03/15/2019
Clifford Chance launches SMCR Manager
SMCR Manager is the first product to launch from Clifford Chance Applied Solutions, the home for the firm's expanding range of digital products which launched in July 2018.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
03/15/2019
Brooks Macdonald faces £3.4m bill for ex-Arch Cru clients
Arch Cru funds went bust in 2009, leaving 20,000 investors out of pocket.
03/14/2019
Cofunds and Aviva see complaints surge after replatforming
Complaints relating to these businesses made up around 90% of the total number of cases handled by the ombudsman service in this period.
03/14/2019
Spring Statement: UK financial services laws could change
Depending on the nature of the EU withdrawal, he said he would not hesitate to overhaul UK financial services legislation
03/14/2019
Avoiding Loan Charge Tax Is Doomed To Fail, Says HMRC
HMRC is now warning taxpayers expecting a loan charge bill that some advice firms are selling schemes offering ways to avoid paying the tax due.
03/14/2019
FSCS outgoing Chief Executive calls for higher protection limits
Beyond the FSCS and looking at the wider financial services market, Mark will suggest a number of policies to support consumers to make retirement planning decisions.
03/14/2019
Central bank digital currencies could impact payments, monetary policy and financial stability
General purpose central bank digital currencies could revolutionise the way money is provided and the role of central banks in the financial system, but these are uncharted waters, with potential risks.
03/14/2019
French bank faces €1 billion lawsuit over Antisemitism,Smear Campaign
Jacob Agam is originally from Israel. He served in the IDF and carried out diplomatic service on behalf of the State of Israel between 1974 and 1980.
03/14/2019
How to protect your business after Brexit - Moore Blatch
The new system doesn’t require applicants to show they have been exercising free movement rights.
03/14/2019
Platforms hit by axing of exit fees revealed
The FCA found that while competition is generally working well, some consumers and financial advisers can find it difficult to shop around and switch to a platform that better meets their needs.
03/14/2019
Modernisation must see Bank of England 'practice what it preaches'
The Bank has committed to cap its spending at 2017 levels and improving the effectiveness of how it works and communicates.
03/14/2019
US citizens will need to register to visit Monaco starting in 2021
The United States has a similar system called the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA.
03/14/2019
Fieldfisher advised on GBP1.5 billion of capital markets deals in 2018
The total deal value was largely accrued from fundraisings as well as a significant take private deal, bond mandates and other forms of financing.
03/14/2019
Women in Finance Charter
The 'Women in Finance Charter' asks financial services firms to commit to implement 4 key industry actions.
03/13/2019
EU Exit: FCA statement on the reporting of derivatives under the UK EMIR regime in a no-deal scenario
UK counterparties must report details of their derivative trades to an FCA registered
03/13/2019
QFC signs MoUs with Paris Europlace, Finance Innovation to support Doha’s digital industry
The agreements aim to support the development of the digital industry in Qatar
03/13/2019
CISI backs new FCA rules on professional bodies
Both institutes were said to be “delighted” that the FCA had listened to their feedback and included (field 16) a requirement for relevant individuals to list their professional affiliation.
03/13/2019
EU Recognises Jersey as a Cooperative Jurisdiction
“The expectation is that, given the high professional standards and commitment to good corporate governance that already exists in Jersey, most companies will readily be able to demonstrate that they meet the new substance requirements.”
03/13/2019
Bank of England must keep ‘own house in order’ or risk credibility, warns report
The Committee called on the Bank to “practice what it preaches” and demanded it provide a coherent vision of how it will overhaul its operations by June.
03/13/2019
Macau | City stays off EU tax haven list
Macau has managed to stay off a tax haven list established by the European Union by complying with OECD standards