10/27/2017
Draghi treads carefully to avoid Taper Tantrum 2.0
He clarified that the bank will also continue reinvesting the proceeds of its bond purchases for “as long as necessary”
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/27/2017
UK corporate tax 'group financing exemption' under EU investigation
The European Commission has opened an investigation into a UK exemption from corporate tax anti-avoidance rules, on the grounds that the rule could be allowing multinationals to pay less UK tax in breach of state aid rules.
10/26/2017
Lombard Risk Management House Broker Leaves Forecasts Unchanged Despite "Surprisingly Challenging" First Half
Lombard Risk Management Order Book Of Contracted Revenue Was Unchanged
10/26/2017
Fund manager reforms bring in cash, says watchdog's director
One thing we do know is that a race to the bottom benefits no one.
10/26/2017
Deutsche Bank to pay $220 million in U.S. Libor probe
Both banks agreed to cooperate in the probe into several other banks.
10/26/2017
FCA enlists public to fight investment scams
According to the survey 63 per cent say they would report a suspected investment scam but this is significantly lower than those who would report spilled liquids in a supermarket
10/26/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA purpose and scope paper: strategic review of retail banking business models
10/26/2017
FCA publishes position limits for commodity derivative contracts
This is done by way of FCA’s power of direction.
10/26/2017
Bond Dickinson advises on £73m property transaction
There were several technical aspects of the transaction which posed a number of challenges and the scale of dealing with 19 blocks and 395 flats necessitated a large team and detailed project management.
10/26/2017
Industry pushes back at CMA proposals
The groups responding were JLT Employee Benefits
10/26/2017
City watchdog tweaks IPO rules in investors' favour
The changes are intended to get investors access to a company prospectus.
10/25/2017
U.K. Regulator Probes Equifax After Cyber Theft of Personal Data
The regulator has the power to fine the firm or even withdraw its authorization, which would prevent it from running credit checks in Britain.
10/25/2017
UK based investment management firm selects Maitland to provide ACD and fund administration services
The fund is now over £100 million AUM and has top decile performance in its sector.
10/25/2017
Solvassure launch first compliance platform for GDPR and the accountability regime
RegTech firm launches the first integrated compliance platform for GDPR and the accountability regime
10/24/2017
Top banker who bragged about making £5.5m by rigging markets during £2.7bn currency deal is found guilty of fraud
The US is seeking to extradite another British banker.
10/24/2017
Irish Bankers Tarnished Again as Mortgage Scandal Mounts
Pressure is now mounting on the banks, fueled by their tardy response to the affair.
10/24/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA publishes firm level complaints data
10/24/2017
Isle of Man announces assessment of practice for importation of aircraft
The Isle of Man Government works closely with HMRC and holds quarterly governance meetings on a range of VAT issues.
10/24/2017
Fast-Growing UK Media Law Firm Acquires London IP Boutique
The combined team will comprise 20 specialist IP lawyers working across Wiggin’s offices.
10/24/2017
€163m paid to customers in refunds and compensation a ‘fraction’ of money owed
Central Bank governor thinks ‘vast majority’ of 13,000 cases will be paid before Christmas