11/24/2016
ECB to review securities lending and bond purchases
But money market mutual fund regulation may not be the only factor.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
11/24/2016
The European Central Bank just outlined 4 of the biggest risks to financial stability
The ECB's assessment echoes the sentiment of some investors in the market.
11/24/2016
Simmons defends Barclays on former executive's employment dispute
The long-running investigation, which began in 2012, is scrutinising a £7.3bn emergency cash call made by Barclays at the height of the financial crisis when it avoided a taxpayer bailout by raising the money from investors in the Middle East.
11/23/2016
King & Wood Mallesons’ European, Middle East Arm Considers Merger
In this division, the firm has 130 partners and more than 500 lawyers altogether.
11/23/2016
Confluence Adds New Reporting Forms to RegTech Platform
Updates include reporting using Form N-PORT and Form N-CEN
11/23/2016
Tit-for-tat banking rules are a retrograde step
The EU risks giving US institutions an excuse to scale back operations
11/23/2016
FCA demands more transparency from asset managers
Damning report complains of high margins, opaque fees and underperformance
11/23/2016
Man, 31, accused of killing a former Coutts banker with a single punch after a night out denies murder
Trevor Timon allegedly attacked the former Coutts banker after a night out in London
11/23/2016
Brussels proposes new rules for banks to kickstart growth
European Commission may require foreign banks operating in EU to hold extra capital
11/23/2016
Bank of China Set to Start Serbia Operation
Bank of China will receive a full licence to start operating at the beginning of 2017 in Serbia - the first Balkan country to host one of the world's largest banks.
11/23/2016
HSBC deemed less systemically important by global regulators
HSBC has been taking steps to shrink its global footprint and reduce its riskier assets
11/23/2016
European Parliament resolution on Green Paper on Retail Financial Services
The European Parliament has published the text of the resolution on the Green Paper on Retail Financial Services adopted by the European Parliament on 22 November 2016.
11/23/2016
EBF takes note of EU plans to revise regulatory framework
These are the final elements the EU needs to introduce in order to complete the G20 global post-crisis reform agenda.
11/23/2016
Desire to be A True International Citizen Drives Demand for Second Passports in the Region
As the number of HNWIs increase in emerging economies, so does the expectation for freedom of movement
11/23/2016
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation e-bulletin
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is taking steps towards introducing Open Banking to provide customers with more control over their accounts and financial services.
11/22/2016
WDX partners with FCA authorised firm to endorse their award winning CRM solution
The upcoming MIFID II guidelines and the ongoing revision and tightening of regulatory policy around KYC and Suitability over the past few years, have demanded that wealth firms and banks demonstrate and deliver operational efficiencies and service levels
11/22/2016
Nelsons strengthens wills and probate team in Leicester
My goal is to develop the wills and probate department in Leicester through building strong relationships and connections with other professionals in the city.
11/22/2016
EU proposes raising safety buffers for foreign banks
Foreign banks will be asked to set up a holding company subject to EU capital requirements.
11/22/2016
When It Comes to Central-Banker Salaries, It Pays to Be Belgian
Still, central bankers’ pay checks pale in comparison with those of the banking executives whose businesses they oversee.
11/22/2016
London Stock Exchange adds to data service with Mergent takeover
Mergent is a private US company that does not report its earnings, and the LSE refused to disclose the value of the takeover.