08/29/2023
Group restructurings to be simplified with new Dutch law
It will also be possible for Dutch capital companies to convert into a capital company of an EU Member State.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
08/29/2023
Corruption risks in mining remain despite UK probes dropped
The SFO’s investigation into Rio Tinto was carried out with cooperation from other authorities around the world, including in the US.
08/29/2023
UBS Drops Credit Suisse Lawsuit Against Zurich Financial Blog
The lawsuit, which attracted attention in the banking center, was filed by Credit last December at the Commercial Court in Zurich.
08/25/2023
Deutsche Börse receives regulatory approval for takeover of SimCorp
SimCorp shareholders who have not yet accepted the offer but wish to do so are encouraged to take action well before 19 September 2023 as the offer expires on that day.
08/25/2023
Lazard Sweden managing director charged with aggravated bribery - reports
Gustaf Slettengren
08/25/2023
German watchdog warns of identity fraud from 'Baring' firm
Baring Private Equity London
08/25/2023
The FCA advice guidance boundary review
The Review aims to ensure that consumers get the help they need
08/24/2023
FSCS declares Dundee-based wealth manager in default
Chryson Wealth Management officially failed on 23 August
08/24/2023
The EBA updates data used for the identification of global systemically important institutions (G-SIIs)
This disclosure includes updated data items specific to the recognition of the Banking Union and of institutions that are part of the Single Resolution Mechanism.
08/23/2023
Bank of England warns higher rates could lead to corporate defaults
Added pressure to repay debts
08/23/2023
Simon Collins: FCA has something to prove with Consumer Duty
It has not gone unnoticed that the supervisory interventions by the FCA across all sectors over the last 12 months have referenced its expectations on firms’ future proofing their operations to be Consumer Duty ready.
08/23/2023
Ex-NatWest boss Alison Rose set for £2.4m payout after resigning over Farage row
Ms Rose is currently seeing out her 12-month notice period with the banking group.
08/23/2023
Big tech to face full force of new EU law
The landmark law is part of the EU's legal arsenal deployed to bring tech companies to heel
08/22/2023
Half of advisers think commission-based advice could be beneficial
In addition, a further 25 per cent said it would be “somewhat” beneficial, while 38 per cent said it would of not benefit at all.
08/21/2023
Financial Services & Markets Act 2023 gives FCA new powers to protect access to cash
Over the past few years, we have been carefully monitoring access to cash.
08/21/2023
Italy to propose ex-minister Franco for ECB board, source says
Franco, 70, is one of Italy's most experienced economists having served as both deputy governor at the Bank of Italy and state auditor, a key role in the management of public finances.
08/21/2023
Addleshaw Goddard: Financial Services & Banking News
It states responses to its consultation were generally supportive of its approach.
08/21/2023
National Trust resists pressure to ditch Barclays over environmental concerns
Attempt to cut ties with bank, which directly invests in new fossil fuel projects, fails at AGM
08/18/2023
PDG unveils insurers best practice list amid claims delay
The charter encourages better outcomes for claimants by improving basic levels of Best Practice undertaken by insurers.
08/18/2023
FCA fines Commerzbank London £37,805,400 over anti-money laundering failures
Despite these clear warnings, the failures continued.