02/14/2019
Freeport Accused of Shadiness, says it surpasses EU rules
Luxembourg faces competition from larger freeports inside the EU, such as those in Barcelona and Shannon, and outside the bloc, like those in Geneva and Singapore.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
02/13/2019
France is well placed to take the ECB's top job after Draghi
European countries are able to name one person to take the ECB job.
02/12/2019
How the French took a bite out of Apple: As London dithered, Paris made tech firm pay fair taxes
To stop the digital giants avoiding tax on income in this way, France has been a major advocate of an EU plan to impose a 3 per cent tax on the turnover of the European operations of the FAANGS: Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google and Spotify.
02/12/2019
Brexit: Theresa May needs to 'take a breath' and admit UK is not ready to leave EU, say remainer Tory MPs
Prime minister's plan will leave communities and families worse off, MPs and peers warn
02/12/2019
Pressure builds on non-EU jurisdictions ahead of publication of revised blacklist
The first version of the blacklist was published in 2017; and several jurisdictions, including Jersey and the Isle of Man, were included on a so-called grey list and rushed to amend their tax measures by the end of 2018.
02/12/2019
Comment: Cryptoassets and the case for regulation
Shortly afterwards, the UK's Cryptoasset Taskforce - which comprises representatives of the FCA, HM Treasury and the Bank of England - identified three major risks associated with cryptoassets.
02/12/2019
John Varley faced walking ‘the plank’ if Qatar rescue had failed
Barclays fraud trial hears replay of senior executive speculation on CEO’s fate
02/12/2019
Update on "Plan B", contingency planning and cooperation agreements
In this article, we provide you with an update on Brexit developments with a particular focus on the investment management sector.
02/12/2019
Former Banker Sues UOB For Race Discrimination
Smith, who was a senior officer in the bank's treasury business, said UOB changed the minutes of the meeting that originally described how the candidate needed to «fit into UOB
02/12/2019
Switzerland signs trade deal with UK
In the case of a no-deal Brexit, no transition period would come into effect.
02/12/2019
FCA launches High Court case against firms and bosses
FCA begins High Court Proceedings against Samuel Golding
02/12/2019
Calls for regulator to ensure access to cash after bank IT failures
New watchdog required to protect 25 million people who still rely on cash, says Which?
02/11/2019
Pensions: Tougher jail terms for mismanaging funds
Sir Steve Webb said it could be difficult and time consuming to reach the higher burden of proof needed in criminal cases.
02/11/2019
Malta’s proposition for UK financial services to be presented at London’s Guildhall
This morning event will come to an end with a reception, where the participants will have the opportunity to network with local industry professionals.
02/11/2019
Metro Bank faces court action over accounting blunder
There is, post-RBS, a growing awareness in this country about investor protection claims.
02/11/2019
EU governments provide Brexit relief for asset managers
Crucial concessions let UK companies continue serving European clients
02/11/2019
All You Need to Know About the Global Legal Services
The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.
02/11/2019
End of no-fault divorce comes at last - Withers
A change in the law should lessen the impact on the children involved, and so this announcement is timely as it coincides with Children’s Mental Health week.
02/11/2019
Claims bill looms for advisers not using trusts
Some lawyers are feeling the pinch a bit these days
02/11/2019
Private Client Team Win Award at UK Probate Research Awards 2019
The Inaugural UK Probate Research Awards was supported by Finders International