02/28/2017
UK redefines financial advice in line with Mifid
The change, due to come into force on 3 January 2018, will bring the definition in line with Mifid.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
02/27/2017
Asset managers turn against investment consultants
UK regulator seeks more control over ‘opaque’ and ‘uncompetitive’ advisory industry
02/27/2017
LSE-Deutsche Boerse merger hits the curb due to European Commission’ requirement
LSEG Board has concluded that it could not commit to the divestment of MTS and that the European Commission is unlikely to provide clearance for the proposed deal with Deutsche Boerse.
02/24/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA regulation round-up
02/24/2017
Swiss Supreme Court Clarifies Illicit Fishing Expeditions In International Tax Assistance Procedures
It was enacted only to secure the due execution of international tax assistance inquiries.
02/24/2017
Greenberg Traurig continues to strengthen its Real Estate Sector Team
The moves are a major step in the development of Greenberg Traurig’s international real estate offering.
02/24/2017
Adviser network Nexus Global expands to Latin America
Nexus was originally set up to offer its experience and expertise to European advisers in the areas of business strategy and compliance, and provide a regulatory umbrella.
02/24/2017
Dentons eyes float to beef up war chest
If you are aware of Dentons and our financial strength and our growth prospects.
02/24/2017
China's Legend, buyout funds preparing final bids for Allfunds Bank - sources
The deal, which is expected to wrap up by the end of March
02/24/2017
Boutique pensions law firm to open in leeds
I'm delighted to announce that ARC is establishing a Leeds office and will become the first major national pensions boutique in the UK.
02/24/2017
Double Taxation Treaty between Albania and Iceland becomes effective
The main objective of the legal act is to avoid income tax double taxation and tax evasion in both countries.
02/24/2017
Which firms are winning the race on wealth management?
Hargreaves’ pre-tax profit surged to £131m last year, driven by higher trading volumes in the wake of the Brexit vote.
02/24/2017
Jupiter to cut £13m 'box profit' in fund pricing switch
The move will see almost £13 million in 'box profit' wiped from Jupiter's income in 2018.
02/24/2017
Santander updates interest-only lending policy
Santander has refreshed its interest-only mortgage policy, amending the maximum age and minimum gross income allowed.
02/23/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
BoE supervision of FMIs annual report
02/23/2017
Senior Managers and Certification Regime
Our rules apply the same principles to branches of foreign banks
02/23/2017
Ex-KWM partners asked to cough up money for lawyers and support staff suffering undue hardship
It’s been revealed 288 former KWM EUME employees will be taking legal action over the firm’s demise.
02/23/2017
FCA and OSC sign Co-operation Agreement to support innovative businesses
The Agreement follows the creation of the FCA’s Innovation Hub in 2014 and OSC LaunchPad by the OSC in October 2016.
02/23/2017
Fieldfisher continues growth with launch in Amsterdam
The practice will initially focus on corporate, finance and insolvency, business structuring, commercial contracts, compliance and governance and corporate litigation.
02/23/2017
Ronan Daly Jermyn announces strategic alliance with Northern Ireland law firm John McKee
The move is designed to ensure that clients of both firms have access to the best legal advice across the entire island of Ireland.