09/16/2016
HSBC wins dismissal of class action suit over Madoff feeder funds
The bank ignored serious red flags that should have alerted officials to the fraud, according to the investors.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
09/16/2016
Eyes wide open by Withers
Pre-nuptial and postnuptial agreements are increasingly popular among wealthy individuals who wish to protect their personal or family wealth from the unfortunate consequences of potential relationship breakdown.
09/15/2016
Schulz calls for review of ethics code after Barroso goes to Goldman
Former Commission president to advise US bank on issues arising from Brexit
09/15/2016
European Union Stops Harmonization Process for Crowdfunding Rules
European financial authorities produced position papers, confirming the importance of crowdfunding and going through the main regulatory topics
09/15/2016
FCA acquisition probe leaves IFAs in the dark
The regulator wants to see that if the client has been moved by a bulk novation, a letter going to them needs to be personalised
09/15/2016
Top lawyer stripped of prestigious judicial roles after misconduct tribunal
The decision taken by the Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice Read more: http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/top-lawyer-stripped-of-prestigious-judicial-roles-after-misconduct-tribunal/story-29717017-detail/story.html#ixzz4KJ92S7uG Follow us: @GrimsbyT
09/15/2016
European Parliament rejects Commission draft of RTS under the PRIIPS Regulation
The European Parliament has rejected the Commission's draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) under the Packaged Retail and Insurance Based Investment Products Regulation (PRIIPS).
09/15/2016
Ex-Barclays currency trader sues bank for unfair dismissal
Mr Clark worked at Barclays from October 2010 until May last year, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s register of approved persons.
09/15/2016
Legal 500 Names Region's Top Firms
Firms in the Thames Valley tend to be clustered in either Oxford or Reading, with Penningtons Manches straddling both locations.
09/14/2016
FCA plans to ban ex-Barclays executive over misconduct
Andrew Tinney, who left Barclays in 2013 is contesting the findings of an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority
09/14/2016
BCBS and EBA reports on Basel III monitoring exercise
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its tenth reportof the CRD IV-CRR/Basel III monitoring exercise on the European banking system.
09/14/2016
FCA plans to ban former Barclays executive
It is expected that the FCA will publish details of the case as early as today, the FT said.
09/14/2016
Bank Sues Former Execs Over Tax Deals
Germany’s Hypo-Vereinsbank earned a fortune from dubious tax deals until tax inspectors came knocking and forced the bank to pay almost €300 million in fines and repayments.
09/14/2016
Knights celebrates significant growth
Chester office leader, Sally Wightman said: “The last three years has seen Knights grow at a phenomenal rate - something we’re very proud of.
09/14/2016
Debevoise Launches Business Integrity Group
With the accelerating trend toward intricate and significant legal integrity risks, the time is right for a dedicated practice focused on sophisticated, commercially reasonable integrity advice.
09/13/2016
Bird & Bird moves to new office in London
The move is the culmination of a new build project commissioned in 2008.
09/13/2016
London Doubts Not Core to German Ruling on LSE, Minister Says
Shareholders of both companies have given their blessing to the deal, which would create a European mega-exchange that can better compete with giants in the U.S. and Asia.
09/13/2016
EU regulators dismiss OTC amendments
The European supervisory authorities also recommended that further clarity was needed regarding non-centrally cleared derivatives concluded by central counterparties that are not covered by this regulation.
09/13/2016
Debevoise Advises HarbourVest £1,015 Million Offer for SVG Capital
Tax advice was provided by London partners Matthew D. Saronson and Richard Ward, and associate Ceinwen Rees.
09/13/2016
Elian Acquisition Update
The transaction is expected to close as previously announced in September 2016.