09/05/2012
UK fails to freeze Mubarak-era assets
Much of that money was invested overseas in countries friendly to the regime. Countries like Britain.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
09/04/2012
Taylor Wessing hires Paris real estate team from Orrick
He will take charge of the firm’s property practice in Paris and significantly adds to Taylor Wessing’s capabilities in this area in France.
09/04/2012
Eversheds takes star competition partner from SJ Berwin
''Arrival coincides with the recruitment of five new lawyers to the UK competition team.”
09/04/2012
Another Dewey partner suits up
Another former partner is suing one of Dewey’s biggest lenders.
09/04/2012
Former ABN Amro unit under investigation in Libor scandal
The part of ABN Amro responsible for setting Libor rates is now owned by Scottish bank RBS.
09/04/2012
EC could fine companies if they miss female board quota
The EU is attempting to tackle a gender imbalance across the 27 member countries after its research found that women comprised just 13.7pc of board positions in listed companies.
09/04/2012
Accountants draft standards to audit Libor submissions
Such audits were proposed four years ago by the United States and could become a requirement under regulations being considered in Britain after a scandal over the manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate caused havoc this year.
09/04/2012
Ledingham Chalmers breaks £10m amid signs of recovery
The Aberdeen-based practice, which has a subsidiary called Golden Square Wealth Management, said a rise in private client work had also helped fee income in the year to 31 March grow 4.7 per cent to £10.4m.
09/04/2012
FSA calls for clampdown on sales commissions
The UK's financial watchdog is calling for a clampdown on commissions paid for selling insurance, loans and bank accounts.
09/03/2012
Links set to recruit senior contentious regulatory partner from Herbert Smith
His hire represents a significant boost for Linklaters, which to date has not built up as significant a contentious regulatory capability as many of its rivals.
09/03/2012
Lefèvre Pelletier boosts China practice with TransAsia hire
French firm Lefèvre Pelletier & Associés has added its third partner to its Chinese team, bringing on board corporate partner Emmanuel Meril.
09/03/2012
Tribunal backs FSA bans over £20m unauthorised Sipp transfer
Directors found not fit for purpose after inappropriate client money transfers.
09/03/2012
Phoenix IT Group fesses up to 'accounting irregularities'
The listed IT services group revealed in a statement to the London Stock Exchange this morning that it has named PwC and Nabarro LLP to "carry out independent forensic investigations".
09/03/2012
Tax agreements key to the future - confidence despite a difficult environment - SBA
Although the current situation for banks is characterised by falling margins, a large number of regulatory projects and constant pressure from abroad, Switzerland can continue to be a leading financial centre.
09/03/2012
PwC overtakes KPMG as Britain’s biggest auditor
Together, the big four account for over 98 per cent of profits represented by the Morningstar rankings.
09/03/2012
BLP continues top-end corporate push with Norton Rose partner hire
He has acted on a number of major UK corporate deals over the last year, including advising US-based investor ValueAct Capital on its joint bid with CVC Capital partners for FTSE 250 tech company Misys in March 2012.
09/02/2012
Italy's most powerful banker to face board questions over FonSa
Board members will meet on Sept. 5 to discuss the judicial probe and get an update on the Unipol-Fondiaria tie-up.
08/30/2012
FSA publishes guide to financial advice charges
Under the changes, from the start of 2013, financial advisers will have to agree a fee with their clients.
08/30/2012
Short Selling Regulation Update: Market Maker & Primary Dealer Exemption Notification Procedure
The SSR becomes applicable from 1 November 2012, but allows participants to notify securities regulators of their intention to use the exemption from 1 September 2012.
08/30/2012
Uncovered: Trial of the oligarchs
For the romantic Mr Berezovsky, this case at the commercial court here in London was about betrayal - a father and son relationship soured, a beautiful business partnership severed.