07/12/2017
Incoming EU banking regulations are a ‘headache for everyone’, RBS fintech advisor says
That's not going to happen overnight because it requires a mindset change
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
07/12/2017
Glasgow Rangers – the "Big Tax Case"
Accordingly, it was deemed that payments by Rangers to the EBT should have been subject to deduction of income tax at source under the PAYE regulations.
07/11/2017
Europe to improve disclosure of ‘bad loans’ for all banks
The goal is therefore to digest the one trillion euro in NPLs accumulated over the last few years, and avoid throwing more on top of the pile of assets.
07/11/2017
Schaeuble Says Italy Bank-Liquidation Aid Shows Rule Discord
German finance minister says Veneto banks case raise questions
07/11/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA statement on ESMA transitional provisions for BMR
07/11/2017
Amendments to the Russian Strategic Investments Law - White & Case
The respective list was approved by the Order of the Ministry of Finance No. 108n dated 13 November 2007.
07/10/2017
Jacob Rees-Mogg denies potential conflict of interest over fund links
Conservative MP says role at Somerset Capital Management should not affect bid for chairmanship of Treasury select committee
07/10/2017
Investors will soon benefit from reduced charges
This cost makes up the bulk of the expenses that are levied against assets and which cut investors’ overall returns.
07/10/2017
‘Destroyed by his celebrity’ – are Germans right about Boris Becker?
I am a life-affirming person and no one can take that away from me.
07/10/2017
OECD releases latest updates to the Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations
In addition, this edition of the Transfer Pricing Guidelines include the revised Recommendation of the OECD Council on the Determination of Transfer Pricing between Associated Enterprises
07/10/2017
ILS will continue to drive risk financing efficiency
The event, hosted by Guernsey Finance – the promotional agency for the island’s finance industry internationally – was attended by 90 delegates from across the insurance, asset management and adviser communities.
07/10/2017
‘Select’ trust cuts Invesco Perpetual’s charges
Invesco Perpetual Select has an unusual structure which allows investors to switch between its four share classes tax-free twice a year.
07/10/2017
Amundi enacts hiring freeze post Pioneer deal
Europe's largest fund manager has implemented a freeze as it moves to cut costs following its €3.8bn acquisition of Pioneer
07/10/2017
4 Signs Legal Tech Companies Are Ready for Brexit
Despite apprehension over how Brexit will affect the economy, it's business as usual in the legal technology industry.
07/10/2017
Co-op Bank sale advisers to be paid £15m despite hedge fund deal
BAML and UBS will be paid a success fee despite the Co-op Bank being rescued by its existing investors.
07/10/2017
FCA makes £1m from data sales in one year
The site states firms would be free to use this for 'other' purposes including commercial re-use.
07/07/2017
Rietumu Banka hit with heavy fine over laundering scheme in France
The defendants organized large-scale tax evasion through offshore companies located in tax havens.
07/07/2017
HSBC 'given licence for ring-fenced UK banking business'
The lender has reported that two-thirds of the positions have now been filled or are in the final stages of the recruitment process.
07/07/2017
Latvian bank fined heavily over laundering scheme in France
It was part of its business strategy in France
07/07/2017
Wake Up Call: Elite U.K. Firms Brush Off Brexit to Post Strong Results
Companies are showing increasing awareness and concern about the potential costs of shareholder activism