12/03/2017
Central banks need to ensure tightening cools froth in financial markets: BIS
The longer the risk-taking continues, the higher the underlying balance sheet exposures may become.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
12/03/2017
Seen and Heard: Revenue chasing banks on offshore clients
Dublin link to Uber case revealed as BoI reported to offer worst deal for tracker clients
12/01/2017
John Barrass: Preparing For Next Year’s Benchmarks Regulation
The Regulation Will Be Administered By Esma And Applied Throughout The EU
12/01/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
PRA updated webpage: Supervisory activities - remuneration, Solvency II
11/30/2017
Bitcoin bonanza draws warning from Europe central bank
The rise has taken the overall market capitalization of hundreds of so-called cryptocurrencies beyond $300 billion as demand for digital currencies soars.
11/30/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA statement of objections to four asset management firms
11/30/2017
Winners of the Family Law Awards 2017 Announced
The 2017 charity partner was the National Pro Bono Centre, the ‘hub’ for legal pro bono charities across the legal sector.
11/30/2017
FCA takes civil action against Sipp introducers
The FCA also alleges that Craig Lummis, Lee Lummis and Raymond Fox were each knowingly concerned in Avacade’s breaches and Craig Lummis and Lee Lummis were each knowingly concerned in Alexandra Associate’s breaches.
11/29/2017
UK Set To Return $900m Alamieyeseigha’s Loot To Bayelsa
Alamieyeseigha Was Arrested And Tried In The UK For Money Laundering
11/29/2017
Denmark's central bank says risks are building up in the financial system
Several banks are stepping on the accelerator by easing credit standards and granting loans to more vulnerable customers
11/29/2017
EU Uncovers $36 Million In Week-Long Crackdown On 'Money Mules'
The European Union’s Law Enforcement Agency Said The Campaign
11/29/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA speech on the future of competition and regulation in retail banking
11/29/2017
GUEST ARTICLE: Do You Own UK Residential Property Through An Offshore Company?
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (“ATED”) was introduced in 2013 and is payable where UK residential property is owned by an offshore company and not rented out to a third party.
11/29/2017
FCA investigates four asset management firms for alleged IPO law breach
The UK financial services regulator has issued a ‘statement of objections’ to four asset management firms
11/28/2017
Lindsell Train to boost ranks as assets swell and regulatory burdens kick in
The Lindsell Train Investment trust now holds almost 40 per cent in Lindsell Train, which Cazalet admits could be detrimental if the markets fall.
11/28/2017
Central banks wary of cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin surges
The second question is whether to issue official versions.
11/28/2017
Italian princess to appeal $200m trust fund ruling
Cristiana, took her family to court alleging she had bee locked in a “golden hell” by her mother
11/27/2017
Cisi threatens legal action against fraudulent advisers
Moore said UK consumers can check if their financial planner is a CFP professional by looking at the Wayfinder list on the institute’s website.
11/27/2017
Contracts and liabilities between controllers and-processors under gdpr
The draft guidance aims to help data controllers and data processors understand their roles.
11/27/2017
Central Bank of Ireland hits life assurance arm of Italy’s largest bank with €1m fine
The breaches occurred in July 2010 and continued on for a further three years and eleven months, the regulator said.