03/28/2017
Ukraine signs OECD agreement to strengthen investment climate
The country has also undertaken important policy reforms in many of the areas covered by the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
03/28/2017
Russia's largest bank pulls out of Ukraine
The bank has faced difficulties since 2014, when Moscow annexed Crimea while pro-Russian separatists declared independence in parts of eastern Ukraine, sparking a conflict that has killed thousands.
03/28/2017
Linklaters strikes deal with Obelisk to draw on pool of flexi-working lawyers
Linklaters will use the company to provide additional support on certain matters or to provide cover for absences such as maternity leave and sabbaticals.
03/28/2017
The post Brexit landscape for expat UK property investors - still good value
This growing complexity and apparent inconsistency underlines the value of using a UK regulated buy
03/28/2017
The pros and cons of the world adopting versions of the UK’s RDR model
It is a sentiment echoed by Matthew Lamb of Pacific Asset Management.
03/28/2017
Jersey private funds: a new regime
With effect from 18 April Jersey is introducing a new regime in respect of private funds - simplifying the regulatory regime, and extending the benefits of flexibility and speed across Jersey's private funds space.
03/27/2017
Spanish court throws out Iberdrola claim against Bankia over IPO
Hundreds of thousands of ordinary Spaniards, including many Bankia clients, bought the shares and were subsequently almost wiped out.
03/27/2017
Valeria Gontareva: reforming Ukraine’s banking system
Central bank governor says she has received threats from those with vested interests
03/27/2017
Green Investment Bank – the case for globalisation
Investment in renewables is essential for the global energy transition
03/27/2017
Government of Jersey welcomes Brexit findings
The report urges the UK government to reflect on the implications for the Crown Dependencies of the UK’s post-Brexit policy priorities.
03/27/2017
Lords Committee calls for UK Government action on financial exclusion
The Government should also appoint a Minister for Financial Inclusion and report annually to Parliament on progress made toward addressing financial exclusion.
03/27/2017
Regtech, fintech and global trade reporting becoming Cypriot FX mainstay
It is now widely acknowledged that the talent base within the Cyprus FX industry is comprehensive.
03/27/2017
Russia Sanctions and the use of EU-based holding companies and SPVs
The restrictions outlined above will almost always extend to non-EU based subsidiaries of listed entities .
03/27/2017
BofE calls for financial firms to prepare for Brexit; introduces additional bank stress test
The Bank of England has also announced an additional stress test for UK banks with a seven year timeframe to run alongside the annual cyclical stress test.
03/27/2017
The Cyprus position - ESMA publishes practical guide on transparency directive major holdings notification regime
The Guide provides a summary on a country-by-country basis of the national requirements regarding the notifications of ‘major holdings’ under the national law of each Member State in accordance with the TD.
03/27/2017
HSBC Shows ‘Support’ for Public Beneficial Ownership Registers
The revelation comes amid scrutiny of the U.K.'s stance on public beneficial ownership registers.
03/24/2017
FCA impact assessments
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
03/24/2017
French financial markets watchdog wants special access rules for UK
The application of such a regime to the UK would therefore be inappropriate.
03/24/2017
Barclays Penalized by Australian Regulator for Disclosure Lapses
BCI also failed to notify ASIC of certain offshore investigation and enforcement matters within the time required of FFSPs.
03/24/2017
Serious Fraud Office needs funding boost, warns OECD
Paris-based group of wealthy nations says more must be done to fight bribery