07/09/2015
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.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
07/09/2015
Revised principles on corporate governance for banks issued by the Basel Committee
This set of principles supersedes guidance published by the Committee in 2010.
07/09/2015
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.
07/09/2015
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
07/09/2015
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.
07/08/2015
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.
07/08/2015
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.
07/08/2015
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
07/08/2015
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.
07/08/2015
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.
07/08/2015
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.
07/08/2015
Summer Budget 2015: what non-doms need to know
For non-UK domiciled clients, there are two key sets of changes.
07/07/2015
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.
07/07/2015
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
07/07/2015
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
07/07/2015
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.
07/07/2015
Wolters Kluwer data reveals extent of FCA fines
Regulatory fines hit £800 million mark for first six months of 2015
07/07/2015
FCA finalises rules for senior bankers
"Today we have given clarity on rules that will embed personal accountability into the culture of The City. New conduct rules will add further momentum to improving standards across the industry."
07/07/2015
Sealed HSBC report shows US managers battling clean-up squad
HSBC agreed to submit to the monitor's oversight in late 2012, as part of a pact with the US Justice Department that required it to bolster its in-house controls.
07/07/2015
Hoax Phone Call Costs Hedge Fund $1.2 Million and CFO’s Job
The caller said he was from Coutts