07/08/2015
Banks taskforce to set up service to help grieving families cancel a loved one's accounts in a single step
We know how important it is to get this right for our customers - as a bank
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
07/08/2015
View from the Riverbank - FieldFisher
Welcome to the second edition of "View from the Riverbank", your fresh, quick update of topical and incisive corporate banking content from Fieldfisher.
07/08/2015
Interim Management Statement for the quarter ended 30 June 2015
It invests in well-managed businesses and funds, both listed and private, in a range of sectors and regions. Caledonia presents its interim management statement for the quarter ended 30 June 2015 and up to the date of publication.
07/08/2015
Greek debt crisis: French central bank governor warns of 'riots and chaos' if no deal is found
Greece could descend into "riots and chaos" if it cannot strike a deal to secure its future in the euro, the governor of France's central bank has said.
07/08/2015
Summer Budget 2015: what non-doms need to know
For non-UK domiciled clients, there are two key sets of changes.
07/07/2015
Decline in UK law firm merger activity
UK law firms are now merging for growth instead of financial necessity, according to research evidencing a decline in the number of mergers last year.
07/07/2015
European Central Bank tightens noose on banking system as creditor powers punish Greece
Greek 'No' vote sees lenders act in concert, warning of imminent bankruptcy unless Athens capitulates to fresh reform demands
07/07/2015
Banks 'not at fault' for vishing scams – what are they and how you can protect yourself
Half the people caught out by 'vishing' scams lose at least £5,000 – and this time it's not the banks' fault, leaving victims powerless to get their money back
07/07/2015
AMP Capital and 3i Infrastructure to acquire Denmark’s Esvagt
AMP Capital is investing approximately £109 million to acquire a 50 per cent interest in ESVAGT and will have an equal shareholding with 3i Infrastructure.
07/07/2015
Wolters Kluwer data reveals extent of FCA fines
Regulatory fines hit £800 million mark for first six months of 2015
07/07/2015
FCA finalises rules for senior bankers
"Today we have given clarity on rules that will embed personal accountability into the culture of The City. New conduct rules will add further momentum to improving standards across the industry."
07/07/2015
Sealed HSBC report shows US managers battling clean-up squad
HSBC agreed to submit to the monitor's oversight in late 2012, as part of a pact with the US Justice Department that required it to bolster its in-house controls.
07/07/2015
Hoax Phone Call Costs Hedge Fund $1.2 Million and CFO’s Job
The caller said he was from Coutts
07/07/2015
Jersey financier struck off
A senior Jersey Trust company worker has been banned from working in the finance industry after an investigation found she had breached the codes of conduct for practising finance in the island.
07/06/2015
Law firm 'kept £7m in an offshore bank account for a Northern Irish politician' following a major property deal, claims MP
A Belfast law firm set aside £7m in an off shore bank account ‘for a Northern Irish politician’ following a major property deal, it has been claimed.
07/06/2015
British Banks Reduce Deposit Guarantees To £75,000
The current limit of £85,000 will be reduced due to the euro’s weakness against the pound.
07/06/2015
Debt management companies come with wealth warning
Citizens Advice Scotland is urging people with money worries to shun debt management companies, who can leave them far worse off than before, and go to the real experts for free help.
07/06/2015
Serbia may tighten restrictions for Greek-owned banks: minister
Serbia may tighten transaction restrictions for Greek-owned banks there if the crisis in Greece worsens
07/06/2015
PAC set to inquire into ‘Project Eagle’ Nama sale
TD’s claims of €10m intended for figures linked with Nama sale to be investigated
07/06/2015
FCA's £819m in fines revenue gives Osborne room to fund worthy causes
Chancellor expected to give details of spending in Budget, including allocation of Barclays’ record £284m over foreign exchange transactions