04/24/2019
Schroders faces investor backlash over family appointment
Glass Lewis also told investors to block the re-election of Michael Dobson as chair, who with responsibility for the board make-up, 'should be held accountable for this failure'.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
04/24/2019
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) publishes feedback statement on Duty of Care
This will form an important part of the FCA’s Business Plan priority for 2019/20 to consider the future of regulation following the FCA’s Mission and as the UK leaves the EU.
04/24/2019
The future of financial conduct regulation
Speech by Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the FCA, on the the future of financial conduct regulation, delivered at Bloomberg, London.
04/24/2019
Innovative Guernsey songs fund beats £100 million fundraising target
The placing was oversubscribed in record time and attracted approximately £141.5 million.
04/24/2019
Guernsey lifts suspension on two of Neil Woodford's unquoted stocks
A smaller listing of shares in early stage investor Ombu, held largely by Woodford and his previous employer Invesco, also had its dealing suspension lifted at the same time.
04/24/2019
FCA feedback statement on duty of care
The FCA will publish a further paper in autumn 2019 seeking detailed views on specific options for change.
04/24/2019
Competition Intensifies to Court Hamburg’s Old Money
Companies are also attracted by foundations based in Hamburg
04/24/2019
UK Convergence Programme
This document contains details of the annual UK’s economic and fiscal situation and forecasts as required by the European Union.This document contains details of the annual UK’s economic and fiscal situation and forecasts as required by the Eu
04/23/2019
Luxembourg, UN Environment sign deal to accelerate sustainable finance
Home to Europe’s largest investment fund center with a 62 per cent global market share in cross-border funds, along with136 international banks from 29 countries and over 35,000 listed tradable securities, Luxembourg is today one of the world’
04/23/2019
Inflation Slowdown Is Again Stalking Sweden's Central Bank
Just a few months ago, they raised rates for the first time in seven years
04/23/2019
FCA data show 5% drop in complaints in the second half of 2018
The Financial Conduct Authority has published the complaints figures for regulated firms for the second half of 2018.
04/23/2019
LME launches consultation on the introduction of responsible sourcing standards across all listed brands
These rules build on the strong engagement with market stakeholders to the LME’s October 2018 position paper
04/23/2019
Sanlam UK signs discretionary funds management agreement with VAM
Each of the three VAM discretionary funds is designed to suit a specific investor preference and risk profile.
04/23/2019
Owning up to clients' offshore assets
There are many years’ worth of data to plough through
04/23/2019
British Telecom's Italian job had London roots, say investigators
The report has not been made public and its contents have not previously been reported.
04/18/2019
FCA warns on increase in wealth manager scams
The regulator said its would prioritise its work to 'prevent or reduce harm' in the sector over the coming year.
04/18/2019
EU banking watchdog clears Estonian, Danish regulators over Danske Bank
The investigation did not find any breaches and was closed without issuing a recommendation, the watchdog said in a press release on Wednesday.
04/18/2019
EU Parliament adopts position on proposed Consumer Protection Directive
Law clarifies how to deal with dual quality of products
04/18/2019
Rebrand of Jordans Group to Vistra Now Complete
With the inclusion of legal services through Vistra Corporate Law
04/18/2019
Law Firm Expands with Birmingham Office
Penningtons Manches chief executive David Raine added: "Real estate is a key strategic sector for the firm; Joel's first class technical and commercial skills will allow us to build significant capacity in the country's second city.