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Institutional platforms seek FCA rebate rules work-around

Institutional platforms providing custody and dealing services for white label clients could be exempt from FCA platform rebates rules.

A bold new law will reshape Europe’s capital markets

The consequences are likely to be as sweeping and unpredictable as those of its predecessor.

Probe into AMT clients’ funds

AMT is one of the country’s largest independent investment firms, advising in the region of 280 clients with assets valued at between €28m and €30m under management.

Goldman, JPMorgan seek dismissal of aluminium price-fixing lawsuits

The lawsuits said that the defendants conspired to delay the delivery of aluminium from certain warehouses

Freshfields toasts hat-trick at FN Legal Awards

The company was recognised at a ceremony at One Mayfair in London, which celebrated the achievements of the best law firms, teams and individuals supporting the financial markets in Europe.

Leading UK law firm Expands Private Wealth Team

Her appointment reflects our ongoing investment in private wealth services

Barclays Supports Tollers LLP With Banking Facilities of £3M

The money will be used to support Tollers’ investment in its people and infrastructure as it continues to strengthen its operations across the region.

Stowe Family Law appoints new finance director

He has more than 14 years of financial experience.

Vince Cable warns FTSE 100 firms on 'excessive' executive pay

Business Secretary warns that unless more is done to keep pay down, he might have to take “further action”

Dublin investment firm’s bank accounts frozen by Central Bank

The Central Bank has frozen the bank accounts of Asset Management Trust, an independent Dublin investment firm, having carried out inquiries into client assets, investment issues and other matters, it has been confirmed.

UCITS V Directive given the green light

The European Parliament voted to adopt the UCITS V Directive on 15 April 2014, settling any fears and uncertainties that political disagreement over the scope of the remuneration rules might scupper its approval.

RBS pay demand fuels storm as investors rebel against Barclays

The row over top bankers’ incomes will reignite this week when taxpayer-owned Royal Bank of Scotland reveals it wants Government approval to award bonuses twice the size of salaries.

City watchdog ready to tighten rules on buy-outs to protect minority shareholders

Regulators are preparing to clamp down on a rule that allows a controlling shareholder in a public company to ride roughshod over minority investors.

AIFMD: The Dutch approach - Baker & McKenzie

The Netherlands offers a case study of how member states are transposing AIFM into national law.

Europe agrees laws to tackle problem banks

European lawmakers have finally signed off on new laws to make it easier to shut problem banks after long wrangling over rules for an industry blamed for triggering the worst economic slump in a generation.

Cyprus to publish lists of banker bonuses, MP loans and deposits abroad

It was during that period that rumors of an impending haircut on Cypriot deposits were spreading like wildfire.

Fund Groups Respond To EU Investor Protection Rules

Fund industry groups were largely in favour of a raft of new investor protection rules to come out of Europe this week.

International law firm hires ex-Renaissance AM CEO

International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has strengthened its capital markets and US corporate law practice

DWF hires Pinsents financial institutions head for CEO role

DWF has raided Pinsent Masons for financial institutions head Stephen Miles as the firm gears up for growth across its commercial practice groups.

ECB haggles over pain to inflict in bank stress tests

The challenge is to find a model of trouble

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