09/17/2021
Cookie law faces revamp under UK data reforms
Cookies are small text files that record internet users' online activity.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
09/17/2021
Simmons advises Initiative Ireland and Davy on Irish loan fund
The fund has been created to facilitate Irish credit unions in financing the acquisition and development of Irish social and affordable housing.
09/17/2021
Brexit: EU finserv groups call for extension to City clearing house access
This was one of just two areas, out of of 40, where the EU granted the UK equivalence post-Brexit.
09/17/2021
Property boss banned after taking £4.7m from investors
Based on the site of a former convent at Woodchester, near Stroud, the complex would include a hotel, music venue, members club and spa.
09/17/2021
Citywealth name four Dickinson Gleeson lawyers in Top 100
All four of Dickinson Gleeson’s partners partners James Dickinson, James Gleeson, Craig Swart (shown in the main picture) and Guillaume Staal have been listed in Citywealth’s Top 100 Private Client Lawyers 2021.
09/16/2021
Cyprus to introduce transfer pricing legislation
The new legislation will create the opportunity for companies to apply for an APA.
09/16/2021
Financial holding companies: Further implementation - PS20/21
The amendment to the Groups Part is made as part of the Rules at Annex F of the Rules instrument, and will come into force on Saturday 1 January 2022, along with the other PRA Rules which implement Basel III.
09/16/2021
Supervisory measures and penalties in relation to financial holding companies
Once approved, relevant holding companies will become responsible for ensuring their group meets consolidated prudential requirements and that they continue to meet the approval criteria.
09/16/2021
Police in Europe Bust International Investment Fraud Network
The vaguely-worded statement did not say how many victims suffered losses and failed to provide specific information on how many websites were involved, how many businesses or sham agents, or how long the investigation will continue.
09/16/2021
Apex Group partners with VCP Advisors to create Apex VCP
The joint venture further supports the Group’s expansion strategy for global fund marketing and distribution services.
09/16/2021
Advisers share tips on fighting financial fraud
For most advisers, a lot of the 'protection' involves building up trust and long-term relationships with clients so the adviser becomes the first port of call when a client believes they have been approached by a scammer.
09/16/2021
Ogier leads offshore with five named in Citywealth Private Client Top 100
The independently curated list presents the top 100 Private Client Lawyers for 2021 who went above and beyond for their clients during the pandemic.
09/16/2021
Digital-asset leaders call for regulatory harmony between fintechs and banks
Funds Europe’s ‘Digital transformation of the funds industry’ webinar featured representatives from both the old and new investment worlds.
09/16/2021
Family Limited Partnerships for US connected families in the UK
An FLP is typically transparent for income tax in the US and UK and for UK CGT.
09/16/2021
FCA and TPR outline a framework for value for money in defined contribution pension schemes
DC savers can only maximise their retirement income if their scheme delivers value for money.
09/16/2021
Macfarlanes advises J O Hambro Capital Management
The Macfarlanes team for this matter was led by investment management partner Lora Froud with assistance from solicitors Tiffany Cox and Emma Garnham.
09/16/2021
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
A feedback statement, setting out next steps, will follow in 2022.
09/16/2021
Relocation Employees to Ireland - A Reference Guide for Employers
Occupations include information communication technology professionals, scientists, engineers and business administration and research professionals including, for example, tax consultants and accountants.
09/15/2021
Wills and Estate Administration for Non-UK Residents
Following the tax changes over the last few years on UK residential properties, there has been a mass de-enveloping of UK residential properties held in trusts and offshore companies, a significant proportion of which are now held in individual names.
09/15/2021
Carey Olsen advises on £55 million sale of Trafalgar Court
The deal was undertaken via the sale of all of the issued share capital of a special purpose vehicle wholly owned by Stenprop.