02/15/2016
HSBC Keeps London Headquarters in Victory for U.K. Over Asia
The decision is a victory for U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, who made tax and regulatory concessions to large banks
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
02/15/2016
Germany’s top court to examine ECB’s bond buying
The programme was never implemented, and has since been superceded by a far bigger bond purchasing programme known as QE
02/15/2016
Bulgaria's central bank starts health checks on banks
The results of both the review and the stress tests will be published on Aug. 13
02/12/2016
SFO examines Barclays hedge fund profits
The SFO is understood to have taken an interest in the Caymanregistered fund after becoming aware of its existence in the course of its Libor investigation, the biggest in its history.
02/12/2016
Debevoise Advises Beacon Capital Partners in its Sale to AXA Investment Managers
The acquisition is via a share deal, and has been has undertaken by AXA IM - Real Assets on behalf of a club of investors seeking investments into core European real estate assets.
02/12/2016
Widespread Brexit complacency in FTSE 100 by Nick Le Riche, Bircham Dyson Bell
With a referendum on the UK’s continued membership of the EU likely to take place later this year and a recent survey by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors highlighting that only four FTSE 100 companies have engaged in detailed planning fo
02/11/2016
Heritage Financial Services hosts evening of EU discussion with clients
Hannan described an ongoing shift of financial power from the Atlantic to the Pacific in contrast to a steady decline in the EU’s contribution to global economic growth.
02/11/2016
Family law news - Withers
On behalf of Withers' London Family Law team I am delighted to welcome you to our latest edition of 'Family law news'.
02/11/2016
New Partner At Cardiff Law Firm
Her areas of expertise are property litigation and landlord and tenant matters in the retail sector.
02/11/2016
EU and US strike derivatives regulation deal
Officials from the European Commission and its US counterpart, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, confirmed on Wednesday they had reached an agreement.
02/11/2016
Jersey: Getting To Know The Locals - An Overview Of Legal And Regulatory Factors For Businesses In Jersey
Jersey offers a wide range of corporate vehicles for businesses to consider, including companies, foundations and limited partnerships.
02/10/2016
UK weighs in on Malaysia's 1MDB state fund as it launches own investigation
It is alleged that RBS Coutts in Zurich, which is owned by RBS, is one of the banks that had transferred the state fund's money out of Malaysia.
02/10/2016
Princess Cristina corruption trial: Friend of royal couple says he felt 'used' by them
Trial of the sister of Spanish King Felipe marks first time a member of Spain's royal family has faced criminal charges
02/10/2016
Bloxham liquidator in legal action with Danske over assets
Danish lender claims to have floating charge on liquidated stockbroker through loans
02/10/2016
Mifid II rules delayed by a year to 2018
ESMA will have to design data exchange systems with about 300 trading centres offering around 15 million financial instruments in order to implement the regulation.
02/10/2016
Italy Said to Weigh Rules Making Layoffs Easier for Bank M&A
Renzi is counting on consolidation to modernize the banking industry
02/10/2016
Swiss firms leave it late for ORSA deadline
Finma has set a deadline of 31 January 2017 for category 1, 2 and 3 re/insurers to submit their ORSA report.
02/10/2016
French and German finance chiefs discuss economic weakness and eurozone recovery
The volatility of the financial markets that we are witnessing reflects these economic uncertainties in terms of material risk
02/09/2016
Russia shuts down two more banks
Rouble’s slide has exacerbated bankruptcies in the sector
02/09/2016
FCA publishes accountability rules for alorithmic and high-frequency traders
The rules also provide clarity on aspects of the Regime’s territorial application.