06/27/2014

The future of Gift Aid by Graham Elliott, Withers

Conversations are underway between the Charity Tax Group and HMRC in respect of a potentially major reform to the operation of the gift aid rules, particularly in connection with donations which give rise to benefits to the donor.

06/26/2014

What Barclays is accused of

Barclays has been sued by the NY attorney general over claims it duped people into investing in its dark pools. Here is what the British bank is accused of

06/26/2014

Baker & McKenzie Elects 65 New Partners Worldwide

Regionally, 29% of the promotions are in Asia Pacific; 32% are in Europe, Middle East and Africa; 14% in Latin America; and 25% in North America. 28% of those promoted to partner are women.

06/26/2014

The New Belgian Banking Act by Baker & McKenzie

The Act of 25 April 2014 on the legal status and supervision of credit institutions (hereinafter the Banking Act) was published in the Belgian Official Gazette on 7 May 2014 and replaces the Act of 22 March 1993 on the status and supervision of credit ins

06/25/2014

Former Schroders equity trader charged for insider trading

The Financial Conduct Authority has charged Damian Frank Clarke, a former equities trader at Schroders Investment Management Limited, with 9 counts of insider dealing, contrary to Section 52 of the Criminal Justice Act 1993.

06/24/2014

Countdown To MiFID II Go-Live Date Begins

The revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and new Regulation (MiFIR) were published yesterday in the Official Journal and will enter into force on 2 July.

06/24/2014

Attitudes to AIFMD mellowing, finds Multifonds' survey

Respondents from the funds industry, who collectively manage and administer assets exceeding US$10 trillion and US$35 trillion respectively, are showing a significantly more positive attitude to the regulation despite facing the imminent 22nd July AIFM a