04/16/2020
COVID-19: UK Tax Residence Risks for Offshore Funds and Related Entities – HMRC Update
Where it remains essential for directors to participate in board meetings from the UK
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
04/16/2020
Financial complaints soar to over 6m - FCA
Excluding PPI complaints, the most complained about products were current accounts (10% of all complaints), credit cards (6%) and other general insurance products (5%).
04/16/2020
Advice boss jailed over £13m Ponzi scheme
Midas pitched the investments as offering attractive returns on "favourable terms" made possible by the owner's supposed relationship with a high-street bank.
04/16/2020
Carey Olsen advises on London property deal
The Carey Olsen team was led by partner Kate Andrews and included senior associate Mathew Du Val and associate Aldo Plater.
04/16/2020
Ogier fields a 'top class' team in Luxembourg
I am delighted that individuals have gathered such excellent feedback
04/15/2020
ESMA calls for consultation on its cross-border distribution of funds
This consultation paper sets out proposals for the aspects of the ITS relating to the publications to be made by NCAs on their websites with respect to marketing requirements and to regulatory fees and charges.
04/15/2020
Covid-19 Fundamentally Reshapes the FCA's Strategic Priorities in Its 2020/21 Business Plan
In this Insight, Sushil Kuner summarises the key aspects of the FCA's Business Plan and explores the FCA's expectations for firms to take the end outcomes for consumers and markets into greater account when designing and delivering services.
04/15/2020
Beyond The Headlines: Fca Scraps Mifid 10% Letter Rule
As has been demonstrated with the spread of unresearched information around COVID 19, this can have dangerous consequences.
04/15/2020
COVID-19: FCA delays GI pricing practices final report
The FSB has published the letter from Chair Randal Quarles to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors which was sent ahead of their virtual meeting on 15 April.
04/15/2020
How fintech can promote financial inclusion - a new report on the opportunities and challenges
Technological innovation has made major inroads into financial services, which has implications for payments and their key role for financial inclusion.
04/15/2020
EFG International changes dividend proposal
EFG is not the first company to adjust its dividend proposal.
04/14/2020
PwC delays promotions as part of Covid-19 freeze
Most prominently, the start of April has seen professional services giant PwC announce it has delayed its UK staff appraisal programme, which usually commences after March 31st.
04/14/2020
OECD issues welcome guidance on tax treaty issues arising from the COVID‑19 crisis
This may change the tax treatment under the applicable treaty due if, for example, the number of days that a worker may work outside the country of employment is reduced.
04/14/2020
Coronavirus: New overdraft rules apply from today - '£500 interest-free' help launched
BANKS and other financial companies must incorporate new rules from tomorrow. The new measures being put in place will affect loans, credit cards and overdrafts.
04/14/2020
Russia notifies Luxembourg, Malta about dividend tax increase
Changes will not affect interest gains paid on Eurobond loans, bond loans of Russian companies and loans extended by foreign banks, according to Russia's Finance Ministry
04/14/2020
Global developments and legal insights, April 2020
We also make some general observations that apply to all M&A transactions.
04/14/2020
Barclays halts new job cuts during coronavirus crisis - memo
The payments will be funded by Barclays rather than the government, however.
04/14/2020
The Future of International Fund Domiciliation
Current patterns of fund domiciliation were established some time ago.
04/13/2020
FCA confirms temporary financial relief - consumer credit
The rule changes will be in force from 9 April 2020, and the full range of measures will apply by 14 April 2020.
04/13/2020
New FCA rules could help millions with their loan and credit card debt according to expert
DEBT can be a big issue for families as the cost of repayments can be drastic. Coronavirus is likely to make that burden even more stressful but recent actions from the financial regulator aims to ease tensions.