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Starling Bank gets passport to security issue hell

Initially, McRae spoke to Starling in private. The bank also responded on Twitter that it was looking into it.

FEIFA in new partnership with Jupiter AM

The relationship with FEIFA members will be headed up Chris Johns at Jupiter

Three former Credit Suisse bankers have been arrested on London

They have been released on bail in London while the United States seeks extradition.

Polish Central Bank Chief Is Questioned in Watchdog Scandal

Governor denies any role in scandal engulfing bank watchdog

MiFID II: one year on

MiFID II regulates firms that provide any services to clients linked to financial instruments and venues where these instruments are traded.

Investor visa changes – what you need to know

Whilst this visa route has not been suspended the potential implications are far-reaching to say the least.

Denmark shakes up watchdog after Danske Bank scandal

Measures aim to avoid regulator being too close to the banks it supervises

EU and UK pile pressure on financial services industry

Under the proposed legislation, companies active in the relevant fields will pass the economic substance test

OBE for former lawyer who caught tax cheats

Mr Mears had been a solicitor for 30 years with international law firm Allen & Overy LLP where he specialised in corporate tax.

Coutts banker accused of harassment claims unfair dismissal

Harry Keogh left the private bank in March amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues

ECB Takes Over Italy's 10th Largest Bank as Italy Skids Towards Recession

They are also closely tied to the course of national politics in the country as they are large holders of sovereign debt, risking a so-called 'doom loop' effect.

Denmark Distances Financial Reg From Banks

Danske’s share price actually rose when Jesper Berg, the current director, said the estimated fines were probably inflated.

Collaboration is critical as Mifid II deadline nears

Failure to properly comply, or communicate the ex-post fees to investors effectively before April 2019 could lead to intermediaries losing valuable business

Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for PERE Global Awards

The European Fund Formation team at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been shortlisted for 2018 Law Firm of the Year (Fund Formation), Europe at the PERE Global Awards.

Romania’s new tax regime jeopardises regional investment

The country’s sudden introduction of unfavourable fiscal terms risks derailing the BRUA pipeline and regional projects that plan to rely on it as an export route

Ringfencing rules could leave British banks at a disadvantage

Experts say international banks will have advantage when it comes to risk diversification

The UK Financial Conduct Authority ontinues Investigation of 67 Crypto Companies

It is believed that the regulator considers cryptocurrencies to carry increased investment risks and pose potential threats to financial markets.

Playboy financial adviser jailed for £4.5m fraud

The fraud involved investing people’s money, pensions and often life savings into what they thought was a safe investment account with interest.

Poverty, personal debt, profiteering and tax avoidance – The economy in 2018

In 2018, a fifth of Brits remain in poverty

Gibraltar ordered by EU to recover €100m in illegal tax-breaks

This preferential tax treatment is illegal under EU State aid rules and Gibraltar must now recover the unpaid taxes.

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