03/06/2017
German bank's £65million Kandinsky painting was looted from Jewish art collector by the Nazis
But after the Nazis invaded the Netherlands in the 1940s, the painting disappeared.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
03/06/2017
Sir Philip Green nears comeback as agencies back down
The tycoon wrote a personal cheque in what was the biggest ever payout to the Pensions Regulator.
03/06/2017
Wealth manager forced to pay up over selling Isa to dementia sufferer
She lodged a complaint with the Financial Ombudsman Service.
03/06/2017
The hedge fund boss, the suspended sheriff, a global web of intrigue and a money trail worth millions
Over its short life he paid himself around £34m in salary and benefits.
03/06/2017
Firms continue to fail to meet our expectations on their use of dealing commission
We identified a range of practices, with some showing little thought or consideration behind how research budgets are set and managed.
03/06/2017
Investment managers still failing to ensure effective oversight of best execution
Firms should have a strategy to ensure that all relevant parts of the business are compliant in ensuring best execution.
03/06/2017
Russia Finds Trail of Fraud Behind Biggest Bank Failure in Year
The central bank is purging weak and fraudulent lenders in a campaign to clean up the Russian financial industry.
03/06/2017
Ex-Navy officer and Coutts boss charged with a string of historical sex offences on boys and men as young as 14
Charles Howeson was arrested and quizzed last month following allegations
03/06/2017
A Bad Bank Could Be Good for Europe
Its aim would be to dispel uncertainty by determining the fair value of the soured assets.
03/05/2017
Exposing Bad Practice in Financial Services – Are New Whistleblowing Regulations Working towards Encouraging a Culture of “Speaking up”?
As a result, the incidence of whistleblowing across UK and EMEA has historically been low.
03/05/2017
Deutsche Bank prepares 8bil euro capital increase
These steps depend on market conditions and the approval of Deutsche Bank's management and supervisory boards, the German flagship lender said, adding that no decision had been made on the matter yet.
03/05/2017
Brexit: The Latest Impact On Digital Business In Jersey
As we manage this change, how will the three biggest Brexit implications for the digital sector, as researched by techUK, impact Jersey – and is the way forward even a little bit clearer?
03/05/2017
International Lawyers Network Welcomes New Firm in Frankfurt
The International Lawyers Network facilitates personal relationships among lawyers in mid-sized law firms all over the world, allowing them to confidently operate in a global marketplace while retaining their independence and local expertise.
03/03/2017
Reed Smith continues the expansion of its transactional practice in Paris
Eight lawyer team join from Winston & Strawn
03/03/2017
EU banks face 159 billion euro funding shortfall
These include tougher basic bank capital requirements which have to be met by 2019.
03/03/2017
Gresham House says UK FCA approves proposed subscription
This latter group included local government pension schemes, endowments and family offices.
03/03/2017
It's victory for bankers as FCA caves into pressure and time bars claims
If a thief stole an heirloom, they wouldn’t get to keep it if you only discovered the theft years later.
03/03/2017
Rathbones warns focus on FCA audit trail may lead to client neglect
We need to be aware of regulation that is put in place without looking at the unintended consequences.
03/02/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA consultation on proposed reforms on availability of information during UK IPO
03/02/2017
NPPR for investment fund marketing to EU holding up in the face of Brexit and ESMA passport delays
The new regime will come into force, particularly in the light of the Brexit negotiations over the coming years.