09/18/2017
Covington Has Irish Eyes in Brexit's Aftermath
The Dublin legal scene is abuzz with rumors about which firm will be the next to enter the city.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
09/18/2017
Irish Loan Origination Funds 2017
LO Funds are restricted from purchasing existing loans from credit institutions in certain circumstances.
09/18/2017
Philanthropy in action: Novak Djokovic Foundation and Withers Worldwide
The participants shared their experiences of the key issues that arise when advising and establishing international charitable foundations together with their take on some recent trends in philanthropy.
09/18/2017
Non-dom changes: clarity at last?
As part of these changes introduced with effect from 6 April 2017, trusts will essentially become roll-up vehicles for income and capital gains, even once the non-doms have become UK deemed domiciled for UK tax purposes under these new rules.
09/18/2017
New licence enhances SANNE’s European funds capability
The granting of this licence to SANNE highlights our credentials as a trusted provider of administration services.
09/18/2017
CMA Investigates Asset Management Sector
Views and supporting evidence can be submitted to the CMA through their case page.
09/18/2017
Russian Central Bank Officials Question Plans to Legalize Cryptocurrency
China does not recognize cryptocurrency as a form of payment.
09/15/2017
UK's pension investment advisers to face full competition probe
Investment consultants advise pension schemes, charities, endowment funds and insurers on their investment strategy and choice of investment managers and funds.
09/15/2017
Asset Management Market Study: FCA makes MIR to the CMA
The FCA has confirmed its final decision to make a market investigation reference (MIR) to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding investment consultancy services and fiduciary management services.
09/15/2017
EU to make banks pay to centralize markets supervision
They should coordinate national technological innovation tools such as innovation hubs or regulatory sandboxes.
09/15/2017
Russia’s Central Bank Is Also Skeptical of Cryptocurrency
Central bank not convinced digital currencies are a good idea
09/15/2017
Troubled wealth firm hit with further FCA restrictions
This business, which holds all UK assets on behalf of Beaufort Securities, had £65 million in client money as at December 2016, according to the firm’s latest accounts.
09/15/2017
Iceland May Face New Election After Governing Party Quits Over 'Breach of Trust'
The reason for the split is a serious breach of trust within the government.
09/14/2017
Barclays wins end to US litigation over pre-crisis disclosures
The prospect that the plaintiff's loss was caused by the alleged misrepresentations decreases.
09/14/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation
HMT policy paper on changes to the scope and administration of the Bank Levy
09/14/2017
Investment consultants to face competition probe
FCA acts on concerns over industry advising on £1.6tn of pension and insurance assets
09/14/2017
Alleged Swiss spy to go on trial in Germany next month
The state had purchased a stolen data CD containing details on German clients of Swiss banks
09/14/2017
Bond Dickinson unveils US combination deal
Drake said that Bond Dickinson had been looking to expand via an alliance as opposed to a full merger.
09/14/2017
7IM makes four recommendations to FCA’s Retirement Outcomes Review
In addition to the rule of thumb, better apps and online tools are needed to help people work out just what all their different savings pots add up to
09/14/2017
Law firms face new exposure to tax evasion charges as Criminal Finances Act nears implementation
Partners warn firms will have to ramp up their due diligence efforts ahead of new legislation coming into force at the end of the month