11/22/2023
Withers wins £3m refinancing dispute for wealth management client
We successfully obtained judgment against the companies during the disclosure stage of the proceedings.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
11/22/2023
The EBA publishes final standards for Supervisors assessing new market risk internal models
These RTS are part of the phase 4 deliverables of the EBA roadmap on market risk and counterparty credit risk approaches.
11/22/2023
Financial stability outlook remains fragile as macro-financial conditions weaken, ECB finds
At the same time, investment funds and other non-bank financial institutions remain vulnerable to liquidity, credit and leverage risks.
11/22/2023
Autumn Statement 2023: UK minimum wage rises announced
The government said that, for a full-time worker aged 21, the NLW rate rise will mean an annual pay rise of almost £2,300.
11/22/2023
Chancellor reforms National Insurance contributions
Hunt said following the reform these earners will still be entitled to full access to state pension credits and other benefits.
11/21/2023
Morses Club Limited and Shelby Finance Ltd (trading as Dot Dot Loans) enter administration
The FCA is in regular contact with the firms and the joint administrators regarding the fair treatment of customers.
11/21/2023
Addleshaw Goddard: Financial Services & Banking News
The templates are accompanied by guidance which includes definitions and rules for compiling the templates.
11/21/2023
Addleshaw Goddard: Financial Services & Banking News
The guidance details the policy intention of the UK government's approach to ownership and control in UK sanctions regulations, in regard to public officials and control.
11/20/2023
Spain: InvestEU supports EIB and Skydweller €30 million loan agreement to expand solar-powered autonomous aircraft programme
The loan agreement, backed by the InvestEU programme, was signed by EIB Vice-President Ricardo Mourinho Félix and Skydweller CEO and Co-founder Robert Miller at the Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon.
11/20/2023
Scottish cyber security organisation calls for greater awareness of rising threat
More than £3m has been recovered during a six-month cyber and fraud multi-agency hub trial
11/20/2023
FCA accused of data grab by consumer credit industry
FCA accused of data grab by consumer credit industry
11/20/2023
CCLA launches modern slavery benchmark for UK listed company investors
Corporate performance and disclosures
11/17/2023
ECB supervisor supports Finma's actions in the AT1 debacle
ECB chief supervisor Andrea Enria has defended the Swiss authorities' decision in the case of devaluing Credit Suisse (CS) AT1 bonds.
11/17/2023
Gender pay gap data can be catalyst for change in UK energy sector
This is reflected in the latest GPG data that is available.
11/16/2023
Deloitte Legal advises niiio finance group AG on planned investment by Pollen Street Capital
The growth strategy of niiio finance group AG, which consists of both organic and inorganic growth, shall be continued.
11/16/2023
FCA places restrictions on KBFS Financial Limited
KBFS has failed to provide us with information requested about its financial position and FOS awards it was due to pay out.
11/16/2023
Financial Services & Banking News
The report summarises the UK's financial services regulatory framework
11/15/2023
White & Case advises Technique Solaire on €200 million fundraising
The three founders, via the holding company JLT Invest, will retain a large majority of the capital.
11/15/2023
National law firm takes landmark Bristol office
Freeths has signed a deal for Aurora at Finzels Reach, with the relocation following a period of continued growth for the office of more than 50 staff
11/15/2023
Financial services CEOs call for ISA 'reform' at Autumn Statement
Letter to The Times