12/15/2016
Fund managers' scourge Chris Sier spreads the word
He wants the data to be managed for zero cost and offered as a template abroad, in due course.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
12/15/2016
Transitional deal would reduce Brexit's risks to financial stability
Bank of England deputy governor indicates details of arrangement needed within nine months of article 50 being triggered
12/15/2016
Credit Suisse Reaches Agreement With Italian Prosecutors
An Italian court this week agreed to a deal between Credit Suisse and the Italian authorities
12/15/2016
Esin Attorney Partnership & Baker Mckenzie wins Turkey “Legal Adviser of the Year” at the 10th Mergermarket European M&A Awards in London
This is the second time in the last six years that the Firm has received this award
12/15/2016
EU prepares rule changes to target City’s euro clearing
Pre-Brexit move would deprive London of flagship financial business
12/15/2016
King & Wood Mallesons tax chief in talks to join Reed Smith as City firms rally for trainees
KWM has updated its partnership deed to ensure that any tax losses are split fairly between current and former partners
12/15/2016
British Legal Awards London Office of the Year: Proskauer Rose
Proskauer Rose won the London Office of the Year award
12/15/2016
UK: Reforms To The Taxation Of Non-UK Domiciled Individuals: Draft Legislation And Final Proposals
Individuals with 'mixed funds' in overseas bank accounts consisting of foreign capital, capital gains and income will be able to separate them into their constituent parts.
12/15/2016
Central Bank expects Brexit relocation decisions early in 2017
Regulator confident staffing issues can be managed
12/14/2016
Complaints Commissioner upholds complaint against FCA
The Complaints Commissioner has recommended that the FCA policy team send the complainant a full and considered response to the policy issues raised.
12/14/2016
FCA review finds room for improvement when dealing with customers in early arrears
In these firms there was widespread evidence of poor customer outcomes
12/14/2016
Pension providers making good progress on reducing fees and charges
Firms should continue to work to ensure that value for money is being consistently delivered.
12/14/2016
FCA launches market study on competition in the mortgage sector
The FCA will also review whether there are opportunities for better technological solutions to problems we identify, including greater use of digital channels to deliver information or advice.
12/14/2016
Guidelines on remuneration policies for sales staff
The risk of mis-selling and resultant conduct costs for firms.
12/14/2016
Trio of banks hit back at €485 million rate rigging fine
However, responding to the fines, the three banks have said they did nothing wrong with Credit Agricole declaring that it would appeal the decision while the other two are still considering an appeal.
12/14/2016
Monte Paschi confirms ECB rejected request for more time to raise capital
However, the ECB told the Monte dei Paschi such a delay could cause a further deterioration in its liquidity position and a worsening of its capital base, Monte dei Paschi said in a statement.
12/14/2016
KBC discloses new ECB capital requirements
KBC's capital remains well above the minimum requirements
12/14/2016
Wye Valley Lawyers Support Tavistock Investments’ Latest £3.6m Acquisition
The acquisition of Price Bailey adds £313m of new funds under advice, with £166m managed on a discretionary basis.
12/14/2016
Succession planning – the importance of protecting your business
However, through thoughtful and thorough family and business discussions and understanding your business's governance, you can take steps to minimise the risk of disharmony and/or expensive court actions by planning ahead
12/13/2016
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA market study on competition in the mortgage sector