10/02/2020
Treasury prepares for financial services regulation review
One of the big opportunities is to find ways of bringing these wider concerns [about the advice market] to the FCA.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/01/2020
FCA calls for tougher measures to tackle online scam ads
It is clear there is now mounting pressure on the government to take steps to tackle the promotion of scams through search engines and social media platforms.
10/01/2020
FCA confirms next stage of support for consumer credit and overdraft customers
The measures apply both to consumers who have benefited from support under the current guidance and continue to face financial difficulties, as well as those whose financial situation may be newly affected by coronavirus after the current guidance ends on
10/01/2020
EBA publishes work programme for 2021
The strategic priorities of the EBA work programme for 2021 will be made available in all EU official languages.
10/01/2020
Germany puts auto boss on trial over ‘dieselgate’
The so-called defeat devices made the vehicles appear less polluting in lab tests than they were on the road.
10/01/2020
FCA extends pause on Mifid 10% rule
The FCA intends to apply the TTP on a broad basis from the end of the transition period until 31 March 2022.
10/01/2020
Does dirty money need banking secrecy to thrive?
Recently uncovered suspicious transaction reports, made to the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), show Swiss banks moving billions of dollars around the world.
10/01/2020
Gowling Leads the Way as the Legal 500 UK 2021 Rankings are Revealed
The firm again secures top tier rankings in London and the West Midlands
09/30/2020
PIMFA welcomes FCA analysis of regulatory perimeter but calls for swifter action to protect consumers
PIMFA has long called for a serious analysis of the regulatory perimeter and issues arising from it, so this report is welcome
09/30/2020
Walkers advises LCI on a US$230 million joint venture
It is planned that the fleet acquired through the joint venture will be used by operators worldwide for purposes such as transportation to offshore wind farms, Emergency Medical Services and Search and Rescue.
09/30/2020
TMF Group announces acquisition
Key milestone in TMF Group’s drive to further grow its fund services business. Selectra’s expertise and service offering will complement TMF Group’s fund activities in Luxembourg.
09/30/2020
FCA Perimeter Report 2019/20
The report sets out what the FCA does
09/30/2020
UK Commercial Real Estate and the Resurgence of JPUTS
Walkers’ Jersey team has recently seen an increasing number of instructions coming from South East Asia and the Middle East for the establishment of new JPUTs to acquire and hold UK commercial real estate.
09/30/2020
Charity Commission launches new online register
Visitors to the register are also able to conduct more detailed searches for charities, using information such as income and location.
09/29/2020
Bank of England Statement on European Securities and Markets Authority Recognition Decisions
The decisions give the formal permission for UK CCPs to operate in the EU, continue to provide clearing services to their EU members, and EU banks to continue meet their obligations to UK CCPs.
09/29/2020
£60m revamp for UK fraud centre
Recent information request found just 6.6% of pension scam complaints passed to the police
09/29/2020
20 fraud victims demand compensation from wealth firm
Rogue adviser stole £4.5m to spend on prostitutes, gambling and luxury holidays
09/29/2020
Irish Government approves amendments to Investment Limited Partnership Bill 2020
Irish ministers approved legislative plans last week aimed at enhancing Ireland’s regulatory environment in international financial services.
09/29/2020
France probes banking giant BNP Paribas for alleged complicity in Sudan crimes
It was considered the regime’s “de facto central bank” at the time despite international sanctions, the FIDH said.
09/29/2020
FCA releases further information in light of BI insurance test case judgment
The update contains information on the FCA's four recent meetings during the week commencing 21 September with policyholders and stakeholders