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Jersey to seek views on virtual currency regulation

The approaches adopted by other jurisdictions and the views of leading organisations have also been taken into account.

Withers promotes five to partnership amid period of rapid international expansion

Withers made up seven lawyers in 2014

Oman takes legal action against Bulgaria over bank collapse

Oman's biggest sovereign wealth fund owned a 30 per cent stake in Corporate Commercial Bank

Morgan Lewis continues Global expansion

Morgan Lewis continues to expand its global structured transactions capability with the addition of three accomplished finance partners in London.

Revised principles on corporate governance for banks issued by the Basel Committee

This set of principles supersedes guidance published by the Committee in 2010.

New international law firm announced

Will have more than 1,400 lawyers and legal professionals operating from 18 locations across Canada, the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Former Sal. Oppenheim senior bankers found guilty of fraud

Sal. Oppenheim, founded in 1789, ran into trouble during the financial crisis and was eventually bought by Deutsche Bank

Italian police seize assets worth 1.6 bn euros from mafia family

In total 33 companies -- mostly in the cement business -- 700 houses, villas and buildings, as well as 40 bank accounts and 40 vehicles were seized.

UBS trader nicknamed Rainman tells court bosses knew of rigging

The former trader, who also worked at Citigroup, is the first person in the global Libor investigation to face trial.

Senior Lawyer And Private Client Expert Join Praxisifm

The company, which is one of the largest independent and owner-managed financial services groups headquartered in the Channel Islands, has made the appointments to strengthen its senior management team.

Banks taskforce to set up service to help grieving families cancel a loved one's accounts in a single step

We know how important it is to get this right for our customers - as a bank

View from the Riverbank - FieldFisher

Welcome to the second edition of "View from the Riverbank", your fresh, quick update of topical and incisive corporate banking content from Fieldfisher.

Interim Management Statement for the quarter ended 30 June 2015

It invests in well-managed businesses and funds, both listed and private, in a range of sectors and regions. Caledonia presents its interim management statement for the quarter ended 30 June 2015 and up to the date of publication.

Greek debt crisis: French central bank governor warns of 'riots and chaos' if no deal is found

Greece could descend into "riots and chaos" if it cannot strike a deal to secure its future in the euro, the governor of France's central bank has said.

Summer Budget 2015: what non-doms need to know

For non-UK domiciled clients, there are two key sets of changes.

Decline in UK law firm merger activity

UK law firms are now merging for growth instead of financial necessity, according to research evidencing a decline in the number of mergers last year.

European Central Bank tightens noose on banking system as creditor powers punish Greece

Greek 'No' vote sees lenders act in concert, warning of imminent bankruptcy unless Athens capitulates to fresh reform demands

Banks 'not at fault' for vishing scams – what are they and how you can protect yourself

Half the people caught out by 'vishing' scams lose at least £5,000 – and this time it's not the banks' fault, leaving victims powerless to get their money back

AMP Capital and 3i Infrastructure to acquire Denmark’s Esvagt

AMP Capital is investing approximately £109 million to acquire a 50 per cent interest in ESVAGT and will have an equal shareholding with 3i Infrastructure.

Wolters Kluwer data reveals extent of FCA fines

Regulatory fines hit £800 million mark for first six months of 2015

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