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McGuireWoods London Earns High Rankings in Legal 500 UK

McGuireWoods once again earned nationwide rankings

FOS sees 40% rise in complaints

The complaints were made against 242 businesses including banks, insurance and investment firms.

FCA imposes restrictions on Business Agent Limited from regulated activities over 'Nextcrowd' failings

The move to restrict Business Agent Limited came on 22 July 2024, after our review exposed significant regulatory breaches.

Weighing risks from US legal limbo to French debt and UK uncertainty

Not only from US elections, including the possibility of a contested outcome, but also from French debt concerns and the upcoming UK Budget.

UK plans to ease ring-fencing regulations for banks to boost competitiveness

The current regulations, which require separation of retail and investment banking, were introduced to protect consumers following the 2007-09 financial crisis.

The potential impact of the new UK Listing Rules on securities litigation

They represent a radical restructuring of the UK listing regime, with the aims of tackling the decline of the UK’s equity markets and making UK listed companies nimbler in international M&A processes.

Flowbank Exposes Weaknesses in Asset Protection

Customer securities managed by Flowbank, while not part of the bank’s balance sheet, were expected to be transferred to another bank's custody relatively quickly.

FCA cracks down on illegal finfluencers

The FCA also issued 38 alerts against social media accounts operated by finfluencers which may contain unlawful promotions.

ESMA guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms

The obligations under the Guidelines apply to all fund documentation and marketing communications addressed to investors or potential investors for UCITS and AIFs, including when they are set up as EuVECAs, EuSEFs, ELTIFs and MMF.

Baker & Partners maintains ranking in the 2025 Chambers & Partners UK Guide

This marks almost two decades of ranking in the guide and stands testament to our 20 years of litigation and dispute resolution practice.

FCA welcomes buy now pay later consultation

BNPL can provide benefits for consumers by giving them more payment options and support merchants in selling their goods and services.

Bank of Ireland warns businesses of new 'live chat' scam

Fraudsters are calling customers pretending to be from Bank of Ireland

The European Supervisory Authorities share highlights from the 2024 Joint Consumer Protection Day in Budapest

Panellists emphasised the need to better understand the technology to assess how those risks can be mitigated.

ECB confirms first back-to-back interest rate cut in 13 years with 0.25% reduction

The European Central Bank has announced its first back-to-back interest rate cut in 13 years with another 0.25% reduction

FCA responds to market review on delivering finance for global decarbonisation and UK growth

Transition finance remains a priority for us and we acknowledge the TFMR’s call for more communication on how we view its role within our wider work and regulation.

ECB opens door to faster pace of cuts

President Christine Lagarde noted that ‘we will determine what is the best rate, what is the best speed, how far, how deep we have to go to return inflation to its 2% medium-term target.

The Investment Association responds to FCA consultation on Value for Money Framework

The recognition by regulators of the need for this to change – clearly signalled again in the FCA consultation – is very welcome.

FCA urged to learn from Value for Money funds regime

The IA urged the FCA to consider lessons on value assessment from other parts of the market

FCA launches premium finance market study alongside new Government insurance taskforce

Premium finance allows people to pay for insurance in instalments.

Carey Olsen confirmed as the leading offshore law firm by Chambers UK

Chambers and Partners is a leading legal directory that identifies, ranks, and differentiates the best talent in the legal industry worldwide.

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