10/05/2017
Blake Morgan praised as leaders in client services for wealthy individuals
The listing is based on research including interviews with clients and other law firms.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/05/2017
HSBC's US Arm Eyed In Potential UK Forex Manipulation Suit
As a respondent to a pre-application for disclosure from the bank ahead of a London High Court.
10/05/2017
UK FCA Boss Criticises Lenders For Not Helping "Profitable" Customers
The FPC estimated that the UK banking system would incur around GBP30 billion losses in three years in the event of a recession.
10/04/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA and PRA joint consultation on changes to forms used by MiFID investment firms
10/03/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA new BMR authorisation and registration webpages
10/03/2017
Kennedys continues global expansion with Bangkok and Paris office openings
The initial focus of our Bangkok office will be insurance/reinsurance, dispute resolution and corporate work.
10/03/2017
Doctor accused of plotting to murder IFA
A doctor from the south-west of England has been accused of trying to kill a Brown Shipley IFA and bombarding him with malicious messages.
10/03/2017
Appleby advise on HSBC banking transfer in Jersey and Guernsey
The Channel Islands team consisted of Partners James Gaudin, Wendy Benjamin, Michael Cushing, Kate Storey and Anthony Williams
10/03/2017
FCA fires second warning shot at pension transfer firms
Firms must make sure that their personal recommendations are suitable for their clients.
10/03/2017
Kennedys and berg complete merger
This announcement is the latest landmark in a year of consistent growth for us
10/03/2017
FCA’s launch plan is ‘no panacea’
It’s not really the regulation that’s a restriction for funds getting off the ground.
10/02/2017
Barclays fraud suspect Tom Kalaris takes back £17m loan
The SFO also charged John Varley, the bank’s former chief executive
10/02/2017
Financial products ‘need to work for women’
They are also faced with the potential challenges of unequal split of assets and loss of income after divorce.
10/02/2017
BoE tells banks to find 4 billion pounds of bail-in debt by 2022
“We don’t want a financial center that doesn’t take risks,” Cunliffe told reporters.
10/02/2017
Bank watchdogs in final reform effort as fatigue sets in
The United States and Europe are split over one arcane but crucial remaining element of the package, the extent to which banks can rely on their own internal risk models.
09/29/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA final guidance on FAMR recommendations
09/29/2017
Ogier's Guernsey and Luxembourg teams advise on Gentoo sale
TMF is a leading provider of high value business services operating and investing globally.
09/29/2017
FCA to launch asset management start-up hub next month
Aims to encourage competition in industry
09/29/2017
ECHR ruling highlights the need for clear policies on employees' private communications
It is entirely possible for either an employee or an employer to find themselves in a very difficult position simply by not understanding the rules in place.
09/28/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
PRA on compliance with EBA Disclosure Guidelines