08/06/2021
French regulator imposes €32m fine on Amundi
The AMF's enforcement committee estimated that two former employees' irregular transactions in 2014 and 2015 resulted in a €48.1m loss.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
08/05/2021
Investors in line for £11m windfall as FCA wins Avacade case
The Court of Appeal has upheld previous findings that the activities of unregulated introducers Avacade Limited and Alexandra Associates, and their directors, were unlawful as they had advised on investments, made unapproved financial promotions and made
08/05/2021
Simmons advises on launch of first international Islamic digital bank
Simmons & Simmons has advised on the creation of Nomo, the world’s first international Islamic digital bank.
08/05/2021
Alternative dispute resolution in English litigation - a step closer to a mandatory regime?
The ADR Report also made it clear that mandatory ADR may not be suitable for every case.
08/05/2021
SPACs in the UK – the new listing rules and their potential impact on deal activity and claims trends
The rationale for this change is to provide protection to investors at a stage when there is still limited public information available.
08/05/2021
Latham & Watkins Advises on McLaren's US$620 Million Refinancing and £550 Million Equity Investment
Cross-practice team represents Goldman Sachs and HSBC in transaction supporting global luxury supercar and elite motorsport business’ growth plans.
08/05/2021
Any return of bonuses for top bankers 'would not be acceptable' to staff and public
The Government sold a small portion of its 14% stake in BoI on Tuesday after the lender posted better-than-expected interim results.
08/05/2021
FCA stops BDSwiss offering contracts for differences (CFDs) to UK customers
As a result of the activities of the BDSwiss Group and these affiliates, numerous UK consumers have lost significant sums of money.
08/05/2021
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
The FCA states that the firm remains under investigation for its conduct.
08/05/2021
FCA bans Cypriot firm from offering CFDs to UK investors
The regulator has banned BDSwiss from offering high-risk CFDs to UK investors after identifying serious concerns over its sales and marketing practices.
08/04/2021
Ascot Lloyd ordered to refund client's ongoing fees
The regulator had assessed the issue in its evaluation of RDR and FAMR, finding an increase in new clients paying ongoing advice fees (increasing to 90% in 2020 from 70% in 2019).
08/04/2021
Coronavirus updates for UK employers
This option raises some data protection and privacy issues and the Government makes it clear in its guidance to employers that they must adhere to data protection legislation.
08/04/2021
The Swiss prosecutor’s office imputes the president of the Mirabaud bank where the 65 million of the king emeritus were paid | Spain
Mirabaud & Cie private banking was founded in 1819 and has offices and subsidiaries in Switzerland, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom, as well as branches in Madrid, Barcelona and Seville.
08/04/2021
Can employers ask staff whether they have been vaccinated?
But so that employers can collect this data in compliance with data protection laws, it will be essential to assess why the data is needed.
08/04/2021
FCA wins case against Avacade in the Court of Appeal
The appeal was brought by AA, Craig and Lee Lummis and today’s decision by the Court of Appeal upholds these findings.
08/04/2021
FCA response to Provident’s scheme being approved by the High Court
Provident subsequently made changes to its proposal, including deciding to wind down Provident Personal Credit Limited (PPC) meaning PPC will no longer continue in business.
08/04/2021
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
The FCA notes that the Court of Appeal's ruling, 'opens the way for the order to be enforced by the FCA.'
08/03/2021
EU money laundering ban on cash deals over €10,000
Ms McGuinness said the focus must now go on things like car purchases, jewellery, antiques and even more unusual items like funeral charges.
08/03/2021
Lawrence Stephens Completes £2m Bridging Loan on Prime London Apartment
This complex transaction involved input from various legal experts
08/03/2021
Banks battle to add SLBs to funding
But even tweaked structures appear unlikely to feature on deeply subordinated bank capital instruments, whereas the outlook for green or social junior debt is more positive.