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COVID-19 – Immediate actions for pension scheme sponsors and trustees

To help sponsors and trustees address these challenges we have included a checklist of immediate issues to be addressed.

SJP and Quilter on working practices during Covid-19

SJP’s partners are very used to using technology in their day-to-day business and tailoring how they operate to the requirements of their individual clients, so will continue to remain flexible in what they can offer, including remote and telephone

Implementation of Cape Town Convention in Bermuda

The Bermuda International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Act 2016 (the Cape Town Convention Act) gives effect to the Cape Town Convention in Bermuda and came into force along with the convention on 1 January 2018.

Senate approves coronavirus stimulus: Next stop – White House

The JCT has also released a technical explanation of the credit provisions.

Chancellor announces additional support to protect businesses

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today announced unprecedented support for business and workers – to protect against the economic emergency caused by the coronavirus.

Government’s remote working push is no excuse for funds to underperform

Technology set to aid fund managers during coronavirus isolation, although idea generation could suffer

Chancellor to issue £330bn backed loans to help businesses amid coronavirus

Sunak said people who are in financial difficulty due to coronavirus, mortgage lenders will offer a three-month mortgage holiday.

FCA notice: Temporary prohibition of short-selling; statement on notification changes

This measure is effective immediately on 17 March 2020 until the end of the trading day on 17 March 2020.

COVID-19: FCA information for firms

Our rules give firms the ability to consider their arrangements and customers’ circumstances.

Janus Henderson suspends property fund as Covid-19 takes toll

The firm’s UK Property fund becomes the second Coronavirus casualty.

ESMA and CSSF guidance on the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets

Both ESMA and the CSSF have stressed the importance of maintaining an ongoing and active cooperation between national and European competent authorities.

Second property fund suspended amid Covid-19

Janus Henderson said: “Given this uncertainty, the board...has decided to temporarily suspend dealings in the Janus Henderson UK Property fund and its associated feeder fund to protect the interests of all investors.

PFS warns of Mifid 'workload pressure' under coronavirus

Markets have seen some of their biggest daily declines in 30 years as countries close borders and introduce lockdowns to curb the coronavirus crisis.

Mourant named 'Best Offshore Law Firm' by Private Equity Wire

"We’re honoured to have been named the leading offshore law firm for private equity work, and we're proud that our fully-integrated global team’s consistent strength and capability has been recognized by industry peers.”

EU shuns UK call for quick agreement on financial services

The fresh row highlights the City's fears its bankers could be blocked from conducting business in Europe after Brexit.

Royal London updates critical illness cover

'A worthwhile upgrade'

Feifa partners with UK wealth firm

To expand the number of investment strategies offered to its members

COVID19 checklist for pension schemes

It also prioritises actions over different time periods, from actions required immediately to those recommended over the next three months and beyond.

FCA to postpone 'non-critical' work amid Covid-19 crisis

The regulator said its dialogue with firms and trade associations would continue over the coming weeks, including assessing the steps being taken to support customers.

European banks hit again after central bank moves

The price of Unicredit's perpetual bonds, callable from June 2023, fell to EUR80 ($89.30), from around EUR113 in mid-February, indicating investors see a significant risk its capital could be depleted enough to trigger the bonds' conversion to e

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