02/25/2022
No-fault divorce transforms separation in England & Wales
The current divorce procedure will continue to apply until the reforms under the new law take effect.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
02/25/2022
Evaluating Investment Opportunities: The Confidentiality Agreement stage and 6 key points to note.
The approach of “opting-out” of receiving personal data is often proposed in the course of negotiating the terms of an NDA.
02/25/2022
Rights and principles proposed to guide digital transformation
The Commission is hoping to have the draft declaration signed by summer 2022.
02/25/2022
The EU Commission's proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence
The Proposed Directive aims to foster the sustainable and responsible behaviour of in-scope companies operating in the European Union (the EU) throughout their global value chains.
02/25/2022
Firms told to review recruitment processes ahead of new UK code of practice
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working by conducting a simple right to work check on potential employees.
02/25/2022
EU's sustainability due diligence law will have 'broad scope of application' in the ESG space
The consideration of human and environmental rights should be understood as part of their duty to act in the best interest of the company, the Commission said.
02/25/2022
EU moves to limit foreign access to cloud data
These latest Commission plans would apply similar restrictions to the transfer of, and foreign access to, EU-held non-personal data for the first time.
02/24/2022
Measures to release £880 million from dormant assets to boost opportunities across the country
Expanded scheme will use dormant funds from insurance, pensions, investment and wealth management, and securities sectors
02/24/2022
Maltese watchdog eyes powers to settle cases with individuals
There is no legal framework for regulator to enter discussions with those under investigation
02/24/2022
EU proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
A potential game changer for sustainable business in the EU
02/24/2022
Bank of England will fight inflation in a "measured way", Pill says
"The quote 'heating or eating' is something that was front and centre in the discussion and that's a very real issue," Pill said.
02/24/2022
Barclays freezes £22m bonuses of former boss amid Epstein links probe
Staley is contesting the City regulators' findings, but Barclays has announced that in the meantime it is freezing long-term bonus and share payments for Mr Staley.
02/24/2022
Financial Services and Banking News
All of the five products mentioned aside from packaged bank accounts have featured in the top five since the first quarter of the financial year.
02/24/2022
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
The FCA issued guidance in September 2020 on how firms should conduct their closure processes.
02/23/2022
Strathkelvin Credit Union enters administration
Strathkelvin Credit Union enters administration
02/23/2022
FCA: Recent statements by Bitpanda
The FCA can take steps to suspend or cancel the registration of a cryptoasset business if it is not satisfied the firm or its beneficial owner is fit and proper.
02/23/2022
EU considers time limits for FRAND licensing negotiations
UK law makers are considering introducing such a system too.
02/23/2022
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
The FCA reminds firms that where it identifies failings in financial crime systems and controls, it can impose restrictions and/or take enforcement action.
02/23/2022
Financial Services and Banking News
Mr Glen explains that HM Treasury has made excellent progress
02/22/2022
Gina Miller calls for independent review of the FCA
Miller argued that the report also revealed the regulator’s decision to “act illegally”.