01/07/2019
Ex-UBS Employee Charged With Data Theft on Trial in Switzerland
The Basel native is suspected of stealing, over the span of a few days in 2010
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
01/07/2019
No-deal Brexit temporary passporting backstop goes live
Firms that have not submitted a notification will not be able to use the regime.
01/06/2019
Britain’s offshore tax havens allowed to mint lookalike pound coins
Chancellor Philip Hammond reckons the two-metal, 12-sided £1 coin introduced two years ago will give British overseas territories an edge in the fight with forgers
01/06/2019
Former Barclays bankers face trial over crisis fundraising
The case, which starts on Monday and is expected to last about four months
01/04/2019
Europe urgently needs stronger banks to ensure prosperity
In a volatile world, the region must make the capital markets business a priority
01/04/2019
Irish Gov’t Approves Anti-Money Laundering Bill Affecting Cryptocurrency
EU member states must incorporate the directive into their respective national laws by Jan. 20, 2020.
01/04/2019
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.
01/04/2019
FEIFA in new partnership with Jupiter AM
The relationship with FEIFA members will be headed up Chris Johns at Jupiter
01/04/2019
Three former Credit Suisse bankers have been arrested on London
They have been released on bail in London while the United States seeks extradition.
01/04/2019
Polish Central Bank Chief Is Questioned in Watchdog Scandal
Governor denies any role in scandal engulfing bank watchdog
01/04/2019
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.
01/03/2019
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.
01/03/2019
Denmark shakes up watchdog after Danske Bank scandal
Measures aim to avoid regulator being too close to the banks it supervises
01/03/2019
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
01/03/2019
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.
01/03/2019
Coutts banker accused of harassment claims unfair dismissal
Harry Keogh left the private bank in March amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues
01/03/2019
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.
01/03/2019
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.
01/03/2019
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
01/03/2019
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.