01/04/2017
Sweden introduces pro-whistleblowers law
Swedish culture generally avoids open criticism of one’s peers and the new system will offer a framework in which people can voice individual views.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
01/04/2017
Guernsey enhances rules for insurance-linked securities
The streamlined application process typically allows new insurers to be established within one business day.
01/04/2017
Europe resists global Basel bank reforms
The most controversial measure, however, has been the proposed floor under risk-weightings.
01/03/2017
French trial reveals vast wealth of Equatorial Guinean president's son
Teodorin Obiang, accused of plundering $115m
01/03/2017
Why German Banks Took Stand Against Capital Floors Made in Basel
By Deutsche Bank’s own calculations, its risk-weighted assets equal just 28 percent of its balance sheet
01/03/2017
Nordea Plays Down Regulator Anxiety Across Nordics After Mergers
Bank’s CRO says Nordea will ensure ‘level playing field’
01/03/2017
Implementing MiFID II in Germany: second time around by Till Christopher Otto
The proposed Second Law for the Amendment of Financial Market Regulations Based on European Legislative Acts
01/02/2017
Torquay man jailed for eight years for fraud in Cambodia
The Briton has strenuously denied any wrongdoing and campaigners have called for his release.
01/02/2017
Stage is set for US watchdog to create first whistle blowing millionaire in Ireland
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has received 65 tip offs from people in Ireland
01/02/2017
Central Bank puts squeeze on German broker
The Central Bank has told Raisin it cannot operate in Ireland, however, even though it is free to operate in other parts of Europe, where it has 50,000 customers.
01/02/2017
Silence over Greek debt bank scandal instills despair
Every day the foreign press described in the bleakest terms the economic situation in Greece, forecasting that the haircut of the Greek public debt was inevitable.
01/02/2017
Dublin still hoping to reap Brexit windfall in financial services
Central Bank says it is helping UK based firms ‘think constructively’ about relocating to Ireland
12/30/2016
Hans Tietmeyer, onetime head of Germany’s central bank, dies at 85
Mr. Tietmeyer contributed to designing the Stability and Growth Pact that still forms the basis for Europe’s common currency.
12/30/2016
Law firm worker admits £56,000 fraud and embezzlement
The fraud was uncovered when solicitors Thorntons audited Jackson's clients' accounts after her resignation
12/30/2016
High Court allows appeal against the Pensions Ombudsman
Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester v Butterworth and Anor 2016
12/29/2016
Implementation Of ESMA Guidelines On Sound Remuneration Policies
The guidelines will take effect from 1 January 2017.
12/29/2016
FCA hands out fines totalling just £6.3m in its first half
Penalties imposed by City watchdog fall to 2007-08 levels amid leadership handover
12/27/2016
Protectionist Walls Are Popping Up…Around Banks
Financial regulators are increasingly focusing on shoring up their local banking systems
12/27/2016
Italian bank bailout ‘may breach EU regulations’
“For the measures planned by the Italian government the bank has to be financially healthy at its core. The money cannot be used to cover losses that are already expected,” he told the German newspaper Bild.
12/27/2016
Royal Bank of Scotland hit by year of scandals
RBS was also hit with another mis-selling settlement in the US and has been weighed down by fears over the potentially mammoth cost of outstanding claims in America.