06/14/2018
The fund, which is now in liquidation, was an unregulated collective investment scheme which Capita ran from March 2008, providing short term bridging finance to commercial operators in the UK property market.
06/14/2018
He says: “Old Mutual is not the only global financial services business thinking about restructuring. I suspect we will see more.
06/13/2018
The measure is expected to enable the banks to have adequate capital to address any potential economic downturn in the future and cover up bad loans.
06/13/2018
UK plan to impose public registers of share ownership sparked protests and calls for constitutional separation
06/13/2018
This can considerably reduce the scope for litigation, as relying upon the SAAMCO principle to limit liability should be a solution of last resort.
06/13/2018
The court therefore held that the bank would not have been able to rely upon the basis clause if it had in fact given advice.
06/13/2018
While the meetings are meant to focus on Brexit, the decision to impose public registers of beneficial ownership on overseas territories is set to be a major part of the agenda.
06/13/2018
Bailey said the FCA is currently analysing how costs and charges disclosure reforms were working.
06/13/2018
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06/12/2018
Oaktree is preparing to publish its fifth open letter to shareholders in the £128 million investment company to press home its advantage and argue its case.
06/12/2018
This competition objective is focused on improving the process of rivalry between firms, rather than improving the competitiveness of any one firm in particular.
06/12/2018
Following a risk-based approach does not mean banks should approach all clients operating in these activities in the same way.
06/12/2018
The FCA began an investigation into the country’s biggest life assurers in March 2016, looking into what they told customers about exit fees on their products.
06/12/2018
Wilson frittered away another £100,000 on shopping sprees and £75,000 golfing on some of the world's most exclusive courses.
06/11/2018
The FCA thinks there is considerable benefit to investors if corporate issuers agree to meet these additional premium requirements.
06/11/2018
The Trusts Law is widely regarded as the international standard for offshore trust legislation
06/11/2018
The department "is evaluating the submissions from industry on this issue and no decision has been made at this point regarding the addition of these two jurisdictions", he said.
06/11/2018
The fee dispute centred on the level of the performance fee payable to Invesco.
06/11/2018
The Report provides a number of recommendations in this respect including segregation for first line and second line of defense.
06/10/2018
Restrictions may apply to the import or the use of services from companies registered in counter-sanctioned countries or from companies with any shareholding held by an individual or company from these countries.