03/08/2016
UK bankers still not willing to accept bonus caps
The Bank of England drafted a response to the EU review of the rules, criticising the bonus cap
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
03/08/2016
Bankers & Regulators Not Keen on Public Blockchain Solutions
The waiting game continues, before the regulators figure out the ways in which new innovations can or, according to them, should be policed.
03/08/2016
KWM loses historic SJ Berwin client
He led on what is NorthEdge's second investment vehicle, which is targeting companies based in the north of England worth between £20m to £75m.
03/08/2016
Derivatives experience helps Ashurst join Magic Circle on Credit Suisse UK legal roster
A partner at Ashurst for more than a decade, Georgiou was the legal head for derivative boutique Gen Re Securities and before that was head of legal in London for the fixed income and treasury trading floors of NatWest Markets.
03/07/2016
Brother of ex-British PM Blair expected to judge Libyan sovereign fund case
The LIA is attempting to pursue the banks for more than $3 billion it claims was mismanaged. Both banks have rejected the allegations.
03/07/2016
Carrying golf clubs could cost you £1,000
Carrying golf clubs in the wrong part of this country could cost you up to £1,000 under measures introduced in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act
03/07/2016
HMRC sees surge in returns after tax squeeze on rich Brits
The high net worth unit, which covers 6,000 individuals with a net worth of £20m or more, has collect a total of £414m in extra revenue over 2014/15, up from £268m in the previous year.
03/07/2016
CRS - What Clients Really Need to Know by David Inglesfield, Asiaciti Trust
In summary, CRS is happening with extraordinary speed. It is most important that clients accept that it is; take good advice and structure their affairs properly; and if they wish to choose a new country of tax residence, actually move there and get a cer
03/07/2016
Linklaters and Clifford Chance take roles on latest lender float as Metro Bank lists
Clifford Chance acted as counsel to the sponsor RBC Europe and private placement advisers
03/07/2016
FCA chief denies new regime is soft on bankers
Rules designed to hold executives to account come into effect alongside new offence of failing to prevent bank collapse
03/07/2016
Appleby Sponsors Global Fund Finance Symposium
Appleby also had an opportunity to contribute through its exclusive sponsorship of the official networking reception.
03/07/2016
Stress test shows cracks in European pension funds
Dutch plans said to be particularly vulnerable to a spike in liabilities
03/06/2016
Eversheds' TMT quarterly briefing
March 2016
03/04/2016
Regulator gives Nutmeg go-ahead for advice plans
Nutmeg was granted permissions to advise on investments earlier this year.
03/04/2016
Ex-HSBC Credit Trader Sues Bank for Unfair Dismissal
A preliminary hearing in Jorgensen’s case will be held at a London employment tribunal on March 18, according to court records.
03/04/2016
Getting divorced? Here’s what the non-dom changes mean for you
William Healing looks at the implications for divorce planning in the face of non-dom tax changes
03/04/2016
Revealed: The buildings across Westminster governed by Sharia law
Two more public buildings operating under Islamic bond schemes revealed
03/04/2016
Cayman Finance welcomes positive discussions on Beneficial Ownership with the UK
Cayman Finance worked closely with the Ministry of Financial Services in preliminary discussions
03/04/2016
IBA Private Investment Funds Conference
As one of the world's largest providers of offshore legal services, Appleby's investment services lawyers advise leading financial institutions and top tier law firms in the UK, Europe, US and Asia on all aspects of investment funds transactions
03/04/2016
Top Bankers Are on the Hook as U.K. Conduct Rules Get Personal
The rules are part of the government’s response to the financial crisis, when authorities struggled to prosecute individuals who had led their firms into taxpayer-funded bailouts