02/24/2016
MiFID II, the European regulatory framework designed to improve the transparency and oversight of financial markets, is moving responsibility to understand the distribution chain
02/24/2016
Banks accused of mis-selling of interest rate swaps may escape having to pay out more in redress to clients after a High Court in London on Wednesday dismissed an application to review the handling of the compensation process.
02/24/2016
In an ideal world, the final rules will protect members against weak or fraudulent trusts
02/23/2016
The FCA found that between 1 January and 19 June 2013, WHI failed to ensure it had the proper systems and controls in place to prevent market abuse being detected or occurring. WHI's failings, which amounted to a breach of Principle 3, included:
02/23/2016
The very fact that Cryan felt the need to make such a statement was seen as a sign of weakness.
02/23/2016
The new firm also features a strong focus on key global sectors to provide clients with in-depth experience and expertise specific to their industries, including advanced manufacturing, energy, financial services, infrastructure, life sciences, natural re
02/23/2016
An ongoing divisional restructure is set to deliver big changes to the Hong Kong-based firm's practice groups in the UK and EMEA region.
02/23/2016
Failing to prioritise 'critical' regulation
02/22/2016
The FCA may for the first time create special rules to protect the interests of the elderly
02/22/2016
PCP's London lawsuit, which seeks £720 million in damages plus interest and costs
02/22/2016
The provision for further payment protection insurance claims will come with Lloyds’ annual financial results, and is expected to push the lender into the red for the final quarter of 2015.
02/22/2016
Based on the facts currently known, it is not practicable at this time for HSBC to predict the resolution of this matter, including the timing or any possible impact on HSBC, which could be significant.
02/22/2016
In Jersey, the firm advised on the Main Market IPO of Project Finance Investments Limited which raised £106 million.
02/21/2016
The court said in a statement that all six were suspected of having committed "several economic crimes", without giving any further details.
02/19/2016
The court rejected an appeal brought by the bloc against a lower court ruling.
02/19/2016
Italian law firm announces plans to open new office in London
He specialises in M&A, private equity and real estate.
02/19/2016
The purpose of the form is to simplify the filing procedure for issuers and to provide national authorities with a consistent set of information.
02/19/2016
The European Securities and Markets Authority also said the name of a senior member of staff has been used in attempted scams targeting a savings bank and listed issuer.
02/19/2016
The other part of the problem is the complete lack of vision and courage among U.S. and European politicians and regulators — a global recession might have needed a global, coordinated response.
02/19/2016
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