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Asset managers turn against investment consultants

UK regulator seeks more control over ‘opaque’ and ‘uncompetitive’ advisory industry

LSE-Deutsche Boerse merger hits the curb due to European Commission’ requirement

LSEG Board has concluded that it could not commit to the divestment of MTS and that the European Commission is unlikely to provide clearance for the proposed deal with Deutsche Boerse.

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FCA regulation round-up

Swiss Supreme Court Clarifies Illicit Fishing Expeditions In International Tax Assistance Procedures

It was enacted only to secure the due execution of international tax assistance inquiries.

Greenberg Traurig continues to strengthen its Real Estate Sector Team

The moves are a major step in the development of Greenberg Traurig’s international real estate offering.

Adviser network Nexus Global expands to Latin America

Nexus was originally set up to offer its experience and expertise to European advisers in the areas of business strategy and compliance, and provide a regulatory umbrella.

Dentons eyes float to beef up war chest

If you are aware of Dentons and our financial strength and our growth prospects.

China's Legend, buyout funds preparing final bids for Allfunds Bank - sources

The deal, which is expected to wrap up by the end of March

Boutique pensions law firm to open in leeds

I'm delighted to announce that ARC is establishing a Leeds office and will become the first major national pensions boutique in the UK.

Double Taxation Treaty between Albania and Iceland becomes effective

The main objective of the legal act is to avoid income tax double taxation and tax evasion in both countries.

Which firms are winning the race on wealth management?

Hargreaves’ pre-tax profit surged to £131m last year, driven by higher trading volumes in the wake of the Brexit vote.

Jupiter to cut £13m 'box profit' in fund pricing switch

The move will see almost £13 million in 'box profit' wiped from Jupiter's income in 2018.

Santander updates interest-only lending policy

Santander has refreshed its interest-only mortgage policy, amending the maximum age and minimum gross income allowed.

Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update

BoE supervision of FMIs annual report

Senior Managers and Certification Regime

Our rules apply the same principles to branches of foreign banks

Ex-KWM partners asked to cough up money for lawyers and support staff suffering undue hardship

It’s been revealed 288 former KWM EUME employees will be taking legal action over the firm’s demise.

FCA and OSC sign Co-operation Agreement to support innovative businesses

The Agreement follows the creation of the FCA’s Innovation Hub in 2014 and OSC LaunchPad by the OSC in October 2016.

Fieldfisher continues growth with launch in Amsterdam

The practice will initially focus on corporate, finance and insolvency, business structuring, commercial contracts, compliance and governance and corporate litigation.

Ronan Daly Jermyn announces strategic alliance with Northern Ireland law firm John McKee

The move is designed to ensure that clients of both firms have access to the best legal advice across the entire island of Ireland.

Guernsey – a ‘BEPS-compliant jurisdiction’

Guernsey is continuing to take steps to build on its position as a BEPS-compliant jurisdiction. A year ago the island established a base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) working party to assess the OECD’s October 2015 BEPS Action Plans, as well a

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