02/27/2018
ECB adopts ‘streamlined’ pension fund data reporting regulation
In a feedback statement published in connection with the final regulation, the ECB said that, from the outset, it paid attention to the issue of containing costs.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
02/26/2018
EU Proposes New Rules to Manage Leverage and Derivative Exposure for Funds – Are Asset Managers Ready?
IOSCO is proposing everything from new leverage limits, minimum margin requirements and a host of other measures for products like binary options and contracts for differences.
02/26/2018
Bitcoin bitterness starts to make messy divorces even worse
Although parties have a duty to provide full disclosure of their assets in a divorce, the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies potentially make them a safe haven for spouses wishing to hide their money from a warring partner.
02/26/2018
FCA statement on proposals to introduce a public register
Later this year, the Financial Conduct Authority will consult on proposals to make information available on a wider range of individuals at authorised firms.
02/26/2018
Treatment of pooled client accounts under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017
It is harder to predict how and whether different banks might seek proof of ‘low risk’ relationships for activities not regulated under the MLR, such as litigation.
02/26/2018
Who is John Smith?
Due to the regulations now in force, simplified client due diligence is no longer applicable in most circumstances.
02/26/2018
Russian millions laundered via UK firms, leaked report says
Denmark’s biggest bank believes cash was funnelled through British companies by people linked to Vladimir Putin’s family and the FSB spy agency
02/25/2018
Expats Win Brexit Legal Challenge To Safeguard Their Rights
A judge has now ruled that the case can proceed.
02/25/2018
Four ex-Deutsche Bank traders evade UK Euribor-rigging charges
The decision means that only six of 11 traders from Deutsche Bank, Barclays Plc and Societe Generale SA charged with rigging Euribor will go on trial in April.
02/25/2018
Getting tough on money laundering
It is they, not their detractors, who have contributed to Malta’s image as an Eldorado for money launderers that the country is now constrained to fight.
02/24/2018
Regulator steps in on ABLV bank, 470 million euro payout looms
The fate of ABLV bank looked sealed February 24 with Latvia's financial regulator the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FKTK) announcing a "decision on unavailability of deposits" at the bank that will force the bank to pay off depos
02/23/2018
Government Response to the Commission on Dormant Assets' Report
The government's response to the Commission on Dormant Assets' report.
02/23/2018
Legal framework introduced for blockchain activities, technology incentives expanded
The decree legalizes blockchain-based business activities and provides legal definitions for cryptocurrencies and other tokens.
02/22/2018
Generali to cut coal investments in new climate change strategy
Generali’s move adds to the recent trend of asset managers and wealth funds cutting back on carbon-related investments as policy makers step up efforts to address environmental concerns.
02/22/2018
Rebalancing the ledger by Collas Crill
High Court decision upholds privilege for internal investigation documents
02/22/2018
Collas Crill Acts In £62 Million Agreement
Berwin Leighton Paisner acted as lead counsel in the UK.
02/22/2018
Digital currencies inquiry launched
It will examine the potential impact of distributed ledger technology – such as blockchain – on financial institutions, including the central bank, and financial infrastructure.
02/22/2018
Ogier advises on US$72 million sale of silver mine for long-standing client
Closing of the sale is subject to a number of conditions, including receipt of Russian regulatory approval and is expected to occur during the first quarter of 2018.
02/21/2018
FCA calls for help embracing regtech
The Financial Conduct Authority has today announced that it is seeking views on how technology can make it easier for firms to meet their regulatory reporting requirements and improve the quality of the information they provide.
02/21/2018
FCA receives more than 1,500 MiFID II queries in six months
FOI from Professional Adviser