03/22/2023
Update on FCA Authorisations operating service metrics
Service metrics are a lagging indicator and so take time to show decisive improvement.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
03/22/2023
The new simplified advice regime and the advice / guidance boundary review
This conference is therefore a great opportunity to speak to and hear from industry today on our next steps to making the UK financial services industry the best it can be.
03/22/2023
Government proposes new infrastructure levy on developments
The new levy will remove opportunities for negotiations between developers and local planning authorities.
03/22/2023
Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament
The Russian invasion of Ukraine – which you have selected as a topic for this hearing – is first and foremost a human tragedy for the people of Ukraine.
03/22/2023
Phased implementation of new fees for financial regulation and oversight
Extensive engagement has taken place in order to develop a simplified, proportionate and more sustainable funding model that aligns with international best practice, while being mindful of the Island’s competitive position.
03/22/2023
Addleshaw Goddard: Financial Services & Banking News
The FCA therefore plans to offer as much regulatory clarity for firms as possible and understands some of the concerns that have been raised concerning the limitations of the definition of "target market".
03/21/2023
No surprise if BoE uses abruptness of banking failures to pause rate hikes
The Bank of England appear to be looking for an excuse to pause hikes, citing the lags that monetary policy works over.
03/21/2023
Pension Scams Industry Group publishes guidance on transfers
The guide clarifies the situation around discretionary transfers and navigating instances where a red or amber flag may exist, and so should speed up genuine pension transfers.
03/21/2023
Credit Suisse impact on Italian banking system "insignificant" - minister
Some of the world's largest central banks came together on Sunday to try to stop a banking crisis from spreading as Swiss authorities persuaded UBS Group to buy rival Credit Suisse for $3.23 billion and assume up to $5.4 billion in losses in a histor
03/20/2023
Two major banks in Europe look to regulators to stem contagion risk
The two banks have held their own internal deliberations on how soon the European Central Bank should weigh in to highlight banks' resilience, specifically their capital and liquidity positions, the people said.
03/20/2023
UK finance minister, Bank of England governor in contact over Credit Suisse - source
The UK has been a key market for the Swiss lender.
03/20/2023
ECB stands resolute and hikes rates
Central bank increases interest rates despite concerns over financial stability.
03/20/2023
EU regulators express disagreement over AT1 bonds wipe-out by Swiss authorities
$17bn wiped out
03/20/2023
Central banks boost dollar liquidity to ease banking crisis
Joint action between six central banks
03/17/2023
Irish FinTech Regulation Focus 2023 - Six Key Areas
This sector continues to see significant growth
03/17/2023
The impact of the EU’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) on structures established in Luxembourg: What steps must be taken to comply with the Directive?
Specific requirements are applicable with respect to the members of the management body
03/17/2023
ECB puts faith in banking sector after latest rate rise
If inflation fails to come down swiftly this year, the bank could find itself with two competing forces – a struggling financial system that will impact on economic growth versus sticky inflation that shows no sign of returning to target.
03/17/2023
OECD: Central banks should continue to hike rates
Fight to bring inflation down
03/15/2023
Review of the national policy statement for ports
Announcing a review of the national policy statement for ports.
03/15/2023
Addleshaw Goddard: Financial Services & Banking News
This consultation is relevant to banks, building societies, PRA-designated investment firms and PRA-approved, or PRA-designated, financial or mixed financial holding companies.