10/23/2020
FCA and PRA fine Goldman Sachs International £96.6 million for risk management failures in connection with 1MDB
The 1MDB transactions involved clients and counterparties in jurisdictions with higher financial crime risk.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/23/2020
Covid-19: FCA highlights support for consumers struggling with payments
Consumers can apply for a payment holiday or partial payment holiday until 31 October 2020.
10/23/2020
Luxembourg: Draft 2021 budget law presented to Chamber of Deputies
The new legal framework would omit some of the conditions required by the 2014 circular
10/23/2020
SFO publishes new ‘comprehensive guidance’ on Deferred Prosecution Agreements
DPAs allow a prosecution to be “suspended for a defined period” provided the organization meets certain conditions.
10/23/2020
Andersen Global Signs Collaboration Agreement with Belarus’ Largest Law Firm
For over 20 years, our firm has built a respectable reputation through our commitment to stewardship and independence
10/22/2020
FCA urges struggling borrowers to seek debt advice
But as loan repayment holidays come to an end and job protection schemes fade away to be replaced by less generous measures, those without their own financial defences are at risk of experiencing severe financial damage.
10/22/2020
International Ponzi fraudster jailed over £20m investment scam
The ‘extremely manipulative and dishonest man’ conned victims to ‘fund his own extravagant lifestyle’
10/22/2020
FINMA decision in BSI legacy case
This decision follows a ruling by the Federal Administrative Court in December 2019, which had confirmed FINMA’s assessment of the case but had remanded the aspect of the disgorgement amount to FINMA.
10/22/2020
IFAs lack ‘real lobbying group’ to fight ‘scandalous’ fees
Large rises have ‘angered’ advisers who are turning to Treasury Select Committee for help
10/22/2020
Brexit Business Brief | What happens to EU law at the end of the transition period?
At the same moment, the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union decided before the end of the transition period will acquire broadly the same status as that of the UK Supreme Court.
10/22/2020
FCA: Publication of BI test case High Court declarations and appeal applications to Supreme Court
The FCA and the PRA have published a joint letter to chief executive officers (CEOs) of all PRA-regulated insurance firms on the importance of being prepared for the end of the transition period
10/22/2020
EBRD promotes innovation in green trade finance
This year, the EBRD is joining the contest as a partner for the first time by providing a challenge – to automate the assessment of its green trade finance transactions.
10/22/2020
Step Away From the Regulation: The Solution to Soaring Compliance Costs
These increased demands require firms to devote more resources and budget to compliance, with a substantial impact on their bottom line.
10/22/2020
Govt expands business support and overhauls job scheme
The support scheme will apply to eligible businesses in all tier levels.
10/22/2020
Distressed debt specialist sues hedge fund veteran
IlliquidX has started High Court proceedings against Altana Wealth over alleged breaches of confidence over the Altana Credit Opportunities fund.
10/21/2020
EU to take legal action over Malta and Cyprus golden visas
Maltese prime minister defends programme for its contribution to the country’s economy
10/21/2020
FCA: Occasional paper on understanding consumer financial wellbeing through banking data
The report also finds that data derived from consumers' bank accounts can be used to identify consumers with lower financial wellbeing.
10/21/2020
UK charities and coronavirus: updates to Charity Commission guidance
The guidance also now includes an additional section on the rule of six.
10/21/2020
UK Fundraising Regulator publishes review into charities' compliance with reporting requirements
Many charities are reporting effectively on their fundraising approach, and to a lesser extent on fundraising standards.
10/21/2020
Controversial shell-company ‘factories’ seek a role cleaning up UK’s reputation
It would ‘put the fox in charge of the henhouse’, anti-money-laundering experts warn, after FinCEN Files identified thousands of U.K. shell companies linked to suspicious transactions.