02/24/2020
Global Anti-Corruption Programme
This Prosperity Fund programme promotes increased global prosperity and inclusive sustainable growth by working against corruption.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
02/24/2020
HMRC sets up secret unit to target wealthy families on IHT
It will be concerned that family investment companies are taxed too leniently and that huge amounts of wealth might be held through them.
02/24/2020
Monterey confirms Mourant has dominated the legal funds sector for 20 years
The annual Monterey Report is based upon the Jersey Financial Services Commission's list of regulated schemes as at 30 June 2019.
02/23/2020
Spain proposes 3% digital services tax
Spain will adopt any internationally agreed legislation
02/23/2020
HMT/DCMS consultation on expanding the dormant assets scheme
The government is proud of the UK scheme’s operation: our model is seen as an international example of how to successfully use dormant assets for social good, with leadership provided from industry.
02/21/2020
ICO consults on draft AI auditing framework guidance for organisations
The ICO supports innovation and understands the benefits AI can bring as well as the risks. We want to engage, educate and influence those innovating to ensure data protection can be built in to AI systems in practice.
02/21/2020
Why big UK and European banks are struggling to grow returns
Sky's Ian King says the UK bank reporting season has thrown up some common challenges for the country's biggest lenders.
02/21/2020
ICO consults on draft AI auditing framework guidance for organisations
The European data strategy and the policy options to ensure the human-centric development of Artificial Intelligence presented today are the first steps towards achieving these goals.
02/21/2020
Shaping Europe's Digital Future by President von der Leyen
AI will not only improve our daily lives, but Europe is already leading in AI.
02/21/2020
Mourant advises on AIM Listing
The Mourant team was led by partner John Rochester and Counsel Alex Davies who advised on the Guernsey aspects of the listing, alongside UK counsel Howard Kennedy LLP.
02/21/2020
Hundreds of millions of pounds in dormant assets could be seized under plans to expand charity scheme
Since the launch of the dormant assets scheme in 2011, 30 firms have voluntarily transferred dormant funds into it.
02/20/2020
European Commission Launches MiFID II Review
The consultation seeks to assess the overall functioning of the regime after two years of application, and potentially propose reforms if deemed necessary.
02/20/2020
Portugal Golden Visa Program For CEOs, CFOs, And Business Investors
After five years of legal residency in Portugal, it is possible to apply for Portuguese citizenship.
02/20/2020
Belfius Bank Completes Milestone Front to Middle Office Transformation with SimCorp Dimension
The successful implementation forms an important milestone for the bank, enabling flexible product expansion and further optimization of margins, a key benefit in today’s margin-sensitive environment.
02/20/2020
Julius Baer greatly enhances risk control and compliance
Closure of FINMA enforcement proceedings
02/20/2020
£2.56b fraud against Union Bank: EFCC presents first witness
At today’s sitting, the prosecution called its first witness, Adun Howard, who narrated to the court events that led to the charge.
02/20/2020
Italy hopes for EU green light soon on Monte dei Paschi clean-up
Clean-up key for Treasury to exit bank
02/20/2020
Boerse Stuttgart: New German Crypto Regulation Poised to Attract Institutional Investors
With regard to the new legal regulation of crypto custody in Germany as of 1 January 2020, Blocknox has already announced its intent to the supervisory authorities to apply for the required license.
02/20/2020
GFSC signs MoUs with two financial services regulators
The MoU with the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency has been signed in the spirit of mutual cooperation and information exchange
02/19/2020
UK AMs face extra workload to meet ESG demands, report warns
Expanding beyond pension funds, Cerulli said UK insurers will also have to respond to changing demands around ESG, with climate-related financial disclosures and long-term scenario analysis likely to be more used than ever before.