04/25/2014
RBS to Drop Bonus Plan After British Agency Balks
R.B.S. has sought to bring compensation levels
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
04/25/2014
Bulgaria’s central bank brings in caps on bankers’ bonuses
The EU decision on bankers’ bonuses has been deeply controversial
04/25/2014
Institutional platforms seek FCA rebate rules work-around
Institutional platforms providing custody and dealing services for white label clients could be exempt from FCA platform rebates rules.
04/25/2014
A bold new law will reshape Europe’s capital markets
The consequences are likely to be as sweeping and unpredictable as those of its predecessor.
04/25/2014
Probe into AMT clients’ funds
AMT is one of the country’s largest independent investment firms, advising in the region of 280 clients with assets valued at between €28m and €30m under management.
04/24/2014
Goldman, JPMorgan seek dismissal of aluminium price-fixing lawsuits
The lawsuits said that the defendants conspired to delay the delivery of aluminium from certain warehouses
04/24/2014
Freshfields toasts hat-trick at FN Legal Awards
The company was recognised at a ceremony at One Mayfair in London, which celebrated the achievements of the best law firms, teams and individuals supporting the financial markets in Europe.
04/23/2014
Leading UK law firm Expands Private Wealth Team
Her appointment reflects our ongoing investment in private wealth services
04/23/2014
Barclays Supports Tollers LLP With Banking Facilities of £3M
The money will be used to support Tollers’ investment in its people and infrastructure as it continues to strengthen its operations across the region.
04/22/2014
Stowe Family Law appoints new finance director
He has more than 14 years of financial experience.
04/22/2014
Vince Cable warns FTSE 100 firms on 'excessive' executive pay
Business Secretary warns that unless more is done to keep pay down, he might have to take “further action”
04/21/2014
Dublin investment firm’s bank accounts frozen by Central Bank
The Central Bank has frozen the bank accounts of Asset Management Trust, an independent Dublin investment firm, having carried out inquiries into client assets, investment issues and other matters, it has been confirmed.
04/21/2014
UCITS V Directive given the green light
The European Parliament voted to adopt the UCITS V Directive on 15 April 2014, settling any fears and uncertainties that political disagreement over the scope of the remuneration rules might scupper its approval.
04/20/2014
RBS pay demand fuels storm as investors rebel against Barclays
The row over top bankers’ incomes will reignite this week when taxpayer-owned Royal Bank of Scotland reveals it wants Government approval to award bonuses twice the size of salaries.
04/19/2014
City watchdog ready to tighten rules on buy-outs to protect minority shareholders
Regulators are preparing to clamp down on a rule that allows a controlling shareholder in a public company to ride roughshod over minority investors.
04/17/2014
AIFMD: The Dutch approach - Baker & McKenzie
The Netherlands offers a case study of how member states are transposing AIFM into national law.
04/17/2014
Europe agrees laws to tackle problem banks
European lawmakers have finally signed off on new laws to make it easier to shut problem banks after long wrangling over rules for an industry blamed for triggering the worst economic slump in a generation.
04/17/2014
Cyprus to publish lists of banker bonuses, MP loans and deposits abroad
It was during that period that rumors of an impending haircut on Cypriot deposits were spreading like wildfire.
04/17/2014
Fund Groups Respond To EU Investor Protection Rules
Fund industry groups were largely in favour of a raft of new investor protection rules to come out of Europe this week.
04/16/2014
International law firm hires ex-Renaissance AM CEO
International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has strengthened its capital markets and US corporate law practice