10/12/2015
Domicile and the remittance basis of tax
The rules for non-UK domiciles were the subject of much political discussion before the General Election.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/12/2015
Think-tank calls for rethink amid wave of 'detrimental' regulation
NCI says nearly seven years after the financial crisis regulators still do not appear to understand that “fund managers and banks are different entities” and pose a different set of risks.
10/12/2015
New City Initiative warns regulation is destroying competition
The CRS will begin collection of data in 2016 and information exchange in 2017.
10/12/2015
Credit Suisse Seeks More Interest on Pre-Crisis CMBS Deals
Legacy European CMBS deals often included Class X notes, which were typically held by arrangers and structured to pay out even when the underlying loans had defaulted.
10/12/2015
UK regulator seeks to quash fears over bank ringfencing rules
This, they argue, means they will lose control of a key part of their business.
10/09/2015
'Bond King' Bill Gross sues Pimco for 'forcing him out'
Bill Gross claims a 'cabal' of executives were 'driven by a lust for power, greed, and a desire to improve their own financial position and reputaion'
10/09/2015
Interest rates prediction: Carney defies markets
Traders are predicting Bank of England will not raise rates rise until early 2017
10/08/2015
Inverness law firms in merger
Four partners and nine employees will be joining WJM, and the combined firm will move to new offices in Inverness in the New Year.
10/08/2015
FCA warns on Raymond James clone
Fraudsters are using the details of firms we authorise to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm.
10/08/2015
International tax report - Withers
In this quarterly report, we feature articles on important international tax developments around the world, written by our international tax lawyers based in the US, Asia and Europe.
10/07/2015
ECB sets out speaking guidelines after hedge fund slip
The revamp of the Frankfurt-based ECB's practices can serve as an example for other central banks gauging how best to balance transparency
10/07/2015
The GFSC sets out approach to EIF Director Thematic Review
The GFSC has today published a Policy Statement and accompanying paper setting out its approach to the thematic review of EIF Directors.
10/07/2015
The use of UK holding companies in international group structures - Withers
The location of a holding company is a significant consideration in any international corporate structure.
10/07/2015
Linklaters Advises Oman on debut sovereign Suksuk issue
The sukuk is proposed to be issued on the basis of a sukuk al-ijara structure, over government land, for a tenor of five years.
10/06/2015
Gloabl law firm announces two new senior hires in its FS Regulatory Compliance team
The aim is to develop a single service offering with consulting and legal services being offered together to provide complete regulatory solutions, including a cost-effective yet high quality authorisation and approval service.
10/06/2015
Britain proposes new rules to weed out 'bad apples' in banking
Banks would have to get references for new hires going back six years under proposals published by British regulators on Tuesday to stop "bad apples" in banking from switching jobs easily.
10/05/2015
German regulator hits out at ECB on banking supervision
The ECB’s supervisory chief said in a letter on Friday that the ECB has the power to suspend a bank’s payments to creditors if that institution is about to be resolved or liquidated
10/05/2015
Legal Speed Brief 2015 Autumn
Moreover, the Code establishes new regulation when providing procedural documents electronically.
10/05/2015
Industry miffed as Central Bank asks it to pay pension bill
Banking, insurance and investment sectors not impressed at request to underwrite deficit
10/05/2015
Morgan Lewis Welcomes New Partner to Tax Practice and Structured Transactions Team in London
Paul Beausang completes major team move and continues robust expansion of London office capabilities