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FINMA's supervision of the asset management industry in Switzerland

This corresponds to roughly 43 percent of the assets actively managed from Switzerland.

Harneys retains Band 1 ranking in London and secures Jersey recognition in Chambers UK 2027 Guide

This marks the firm's 15th consecutive year in Band 1 for offshore law, and its third since Bermuda was added to the category.

The EBA classifies USDC as the first significant e-money token in the European Union

There are currently 45 EMTs in the European Union, which have been notified under MiCA, and USDC is the first one to be classified as being significant.

Scotland’s Private Finance Initiative revival faces lender and construction cost hurdles

Law firm Browne Johnston is drafting a proposed national public-private partnership (PPP) framework for Whitehall and UK policymakers.

Five Harneys Cyprus lawyers ranked in IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2026

The firm is ranked for Financial and Corporate in Cyprus under the name Harneys – Aristodemou Loizides Yiolitis.

Fieldfisher advises longstanding client DWS on latest transaction amid continued investor demand for prime logistics assets

The deal comes as logistics continues to be an active segment of the UK real estate market, with high-quality assets in well-connected locations remaining attractive to institutional investors.

Securing strong results in Chambers UK 2027 guide

The results also include a number of individual ranking promotions and new rankings across our Jersey, Guernsey and London offices, reflecting the depth of expertise recognised across the firm.

Chambers UK 2027 rankings

We congratulate all our ranked teams and individuals on their recognition.

Farrer & Co secures strong rankings in Chambers UK 2027

Overall, the firm is ranked in 24 practice areas

Mourant achieves excellent recognition in Chambers and Partners UK 2027

In addition to the team rankings, Mourant lawyers achieved 44 individual directory rankings, underlining the strength and breadth of expertise across the firm.

Three arrests in major FCA operation against criminal insider dealing ring

All 3 suspects are in the process of being interviewed by the FCA at police stations in London and Manchester.

IFA Kerry Nelson pleads guilty to £2m fraud

Nexus IFA was authorised to provide investment, mortgage and pension advice, while Nexus IM was permitted to provide discretionary fund management services.

PIMFA and Eversheds Sutherland publish new guidance to help advisers protect clients from financial control

This guide is developed by PIMFA in partnership with global law firm Eversheds Sutherland, the guide translates legal and regulatory expectations into practical steps firms can take within their existing structures.

European Supervisory Authorities set priorities for 2027

The Joint Committee will also assess the implications of technological developments, including the growing use of artificial intelligence and other digital innovations.

FCA urges crypto firms to prepare for regulation in October 2027 as crypto investors face no FSCS safety net

Smith said stablecoins could improve the efficiency of payments and wholesale market activity, potentially reducing the cost of cross-border transactions.

How HMRC is Shifting the Compliance Landscape for Banking & Fintech

HMRC’s recent operations demonstrate a shift from retrospective auditing toward predictive, data-driven enforcement.

Strengthening financial crime controls: Lessons from the FCA review

The FCA’s review of financial crime controls in the asset management and alternatives sector provides a timely view of how firms are managing financial crime risk in an increasingly complex operating environment.

The spectre of the European sovereign debt crisis returns

Public debt continues to rise, the budget deficit remains very high, and nominal economic growth is struggling to offset increasing borrowing costs.

Bank-resolution review finds gaps in public funding backstops

The review does not assess jurisdictions’ overall ability to respond to financial crises or the full range of resolution powers.

New rules to make long-term investment funds clearer

For investors, this means the fund should be clearer from the start about how quickly they can get their money back and whether the fund is right for their needs.

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