01/16/2017
Morning Coffee: 20-somethings who join banks in for a whole new shock. One bank excluded from earnings euphoria
The policy applies to work phones issued by Deutsche and to private phones used by employees for work purposes.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
01/13/2017
HMRC approach to wealthy and mid-sized businesses
Webinar invitation
01/13/2017
UBS Human Rights Gamble Fails
The bank lodged an unusual human rights appeal nearly one year ago, part of a vigorous defense of its dealings in France after officials stepped up their pursuit of tax evasion.
01/13/2017
New company structure will lure tech start-ups to Luxembourg, says head of Ogier's corporate team
"Anyone using the new structure will still need a business licence, and will need to be trading here – it cannot be used as a holding company.
01/13/2017
Changes to Cyprus Stock Exchange settlement rules
The new Regulatory Decision was published in the official government gazette on 5 January 2017 and replaces the previous Regulatory Decision published on 18 September 2015.
01/13/2017
Statement on Takeover Panel ‘Cold-Shouldering’
‘Coldshouldering’ effectively means that no FCA-regulated entity can act for these individuals on any transaction subject to the Takeover Code.
01/13/2017
Keeping a lid on regulation is key to innovation, FCA competition director
Regulation is, almost by definition, a barrier to entry
01/13/2017
Italian associate offices drive Kennedys’ European expansion
At the start of 2016, we merged with Danish law firm Advokatfirmaet Erritzøe and announced two new associations in Norway and Sweden.
01/13/2017
Mifid II research rules befuddle managers
While there are many transformative elements of the new framework, few affect as many different market segments – and have such important economic implications – as research.
01/13/2017
Ex-adviser hit with jail sentence for £4m investment fraud
The client would then make a return by “flipping” the property ahead of when full payments for building costs needed to be paid.
01/13/2017
In Slovakia, 2017 brings new tax legislation
The Slovak Government and Parliament made several changes to the tax system
01/13/2017
We must have MORE control' MUDDLED Brexit will make London suffer, blasts Sadiq Khan
Brexit is being "muddled" and without preferential treatment London's bustling, money spinning financial hub will crumble to the ground
01/13/2017
Britain 'could be forced to follow EU law for 10 years after Brexit, Maltese PM hints
It could take 10 years to strike a Brexit deal with the EU
01/13/2017
Nutmeg to cut charges as robo competition intensifies
Nutmeg is set to cut fees and launch a new range of low cost products
01/13/2017
Germany's Schaeuble urges ECB to start unwinding stimulus this year
Schaeuble added it was "possible and necessary" for the next government to lower taxes after Germany's general election in September.
01/13/2017
Paye year end compliance 2016: Six things to consider
Employers should consider how to account for any taxes
01/12/2017
New company structure will lure tech start-ups to Luxembourg, says head of Ogier's corporate team
The new SARL-S company structure reduces minimum share capital and set-up costs, and is aimed at developing start-up activity in the tech sector within the jurisdiction.
01/12/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
EBA decision adopting rules of procedure for investigation of breach of EU law
01/12/2017
BRRD - The Cyprus position - Harneys
In early 2013 the Cyprus banking sector was in severe difficulties.
01/12/2017
Esma Finds Improvement In Regulators' Supervision Of MIFID Best Execution Requirements
Best execution refers to the obligation under article 21 of MiFID for investment firms to execute orders on terms most favourable to their clients as an investor protection measure.