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The future of financial conduct regulation

Speech by Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the FCA, on the the future of financial conduct regulation, delivered at Bloomberg, London.

Innovative Guernsey songs fund beats £100 million fundraising target

The placing was oversubscribed in record time and attracted approximately £141.5 million.

Guernsey lifts suspension on two of Neil Woodford's unquoted stocks

A smaller listing of shares in early stage investor Ombu, held largely by Woodford and his previous employer Invesco, also had its dealing suspension lifted at the same time.

FCA feedback statement on duty of care

The FCA will publish a further paper in autumn 2019 seeking detailed views on specific options for change.

Competition Intensifies to Court Hamburg’s Old Money

Companies are also attracted by foundations based in Hamburg

UK Convergence Programme

This document contains details of the annual UK’s economic and fiscal situation and forecasts as required by the European Union.This document contains details of the annual UK’s economic and fiscal situation and forecasts as required by the Eu

Luxembourg, UN Environment sign deal to accelerate sustainable finance

Home to Europe’s largest investment fund center with a 62 per cent global market share in cross-border funds, along with136 international banks from 29 countries and over 35,000 listed tradable securities, Luxembourg is today one of the world’

Inflation Slowdown Is Again Stalking Sweden's Central Bank

Just a few months ago, they raised rates for the first time in seven years

FCA data show 5% drop in complaints in the second half of 2018

The Financial Conduct Authority has published the complaints figures for regulated firms for the second half of 2018.

LME launches consultation on the introduction of responsible sourcing standards across all listed brands

These rules build on the strong engagement with market stakeholders to the LME’s October 2018 position paper

Sanlam UK signs discretionary funds management agreement with VAM

Each of the three VAM discretionary funds is designed to suit a specific investor preference and risk profile.

Owning up to clients' offshore assets

There are many years’ worth of data to plough through

British Telecom's Italian job had London roots, say investigators

The report has not been made public and its contents have not previously been reported.

FCA warns on increase in wealth manager scams

The regulator said its would prioritise its work to 'prevent or reduce harm' in the sector over the coming year.

EU banking watchdog clears Estonian, Danish regulators over Danske Bank

The investigation did not find any breaches and was closed without issuing a recommendation, the watchdog said in a press release on Wednesday.

EU Parliament adopts position on proposed Consumer Protection Directive

Law clarifies how to deal with dual quality of products

Rebrand of Jordans Group to Vistra Now Complete

With the inclusion of legal services through Vistra Corporate Law

Law Firm Expands with Birmingham Office

Penningtons Manches chief executive David Raine added: "Real estate is a key strategic sector for the firm; Joel's first class technical and commercial skills will allow us to build significant capacity in the country's second city.

Terry Smith attacks 'shockingly bad' Bill Ackman over raid on his stock

He criticised the ‘activist playbook’ where activists buy shares, ‘shout at the company in public, get them to do things - split the company, spin things out, take on leverage, pay a special dividend, buy back shares - then the activist

FCA sets out five priorities for 2019/20; plans new MiFID prudential regime

Brexit remains key priority

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