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FCA Reviews Treatment of Politically Exposed Persons

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has launched a review of the treatment by regulated financial services firms of Politically Exposed Persons based in the U.K. Firms are currently obliged, under the Money Laundering,...more

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UK Financial Services Regulatory Initiatives Forum publishes sixth edition of Grid

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The eagerly awaited sixth edition of the Financial Services Regulatory Initiatives Grid has been published by the Financial Services Regulatory Initiatives Forum. The delay to its publication (originally expected in November...more

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The future regulatory framework – principles and process

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This paper discusses the way forward for the UK as it moves out of the legislative orbit of the EU and commences the wider regulatory reform programme proposed by the UK government. ...more

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Is this the end of the cap on banker bonuses?

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The financial crisis of 2008 saw a backlash against the Banks. This emanated largely from the EU and was implemented by the UK Government....more

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Final UK Policy on Regulation of Central Counterparties and Central Securities Depositories Post-Brexit

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HM Treasury has published its final policy approach to the regulation of central counterparties and central securities depositories under the Financial Services Future Regulatory Framework Review. The response is published on...more

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HM Treasury Publishes Responses to Review of UK Funds Regime

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HM Treasury has published a summary of responses to its consultation on the U.K. funds regime. The consultation forms part of the U.K. Government's plans to make the U.K. a more attractive location for asset management....more

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The End of the Temporary Transitional Power: Securitisation Reporting

Brexit and the Temporary Transitional Power - On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be a member of the EU. Following a transition period, EU law ceased to be applicable in the UK with effect from 11 p.m. on 31 December...more

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Funds held in Lebanon: UK consumer laws may help release them

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The financial and humanitarian crisis in Lebanon continues to hit the headlines. Our commercial disputes team has been assisting English domiciled families with funds held in Lebanese banks to take expedited legal steps in...more

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Private Bank Briefing - September 2021

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The latest edition of our Private Bank Briefing provides a roundup of legal and compliance issues impacting private banks and their clients from Q3 2021. In this edition, we include a summary of the latest sustainable...more

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Private Bank Briefing – March 2021

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ESMA reminds firms on rules of reverse solicitation - In a statement published on 13 January 2021, ESMA reminded firms not established or situated in the EU of the MiFID II requirements on the provision of investment...more

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Temporary post-Brexit regime for UK entities operating in Italy

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Article 22 of Law Decree No. 183 of 31 December 2020 (the so-called “Milleproroghe Decree”) allows certain regulated firms based in the United Kingdom to continue operating in Italy for six months post-Brexit to a limited...more

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Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update 4 - 10 December 2020

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FCA Brexit FAQs – firms preparing for the end of the transition period On 9 December, the FCA published a Brexit FAQs in respect of firms preparing for the end of the transition period, covering: (i) the TPR; (ii)...more

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Banking and finance regulatory news, October 2020 # 3

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CRD V: Draft Financial Holding Companies (Approval etc) and Capital Requirements (Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 - HM Treasury has published a draft version of the...more

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Financial Daily Dose 10.7.2020 | Top Story: White House Sows Confusion on Stimulus as Fed Chair Urges Fiscal Action

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Here’s a fun little exercise. Pull up a chart of Tuesday's market activity, and see if you can pinpoint the exact moment the White House announced to the world that it was pulling support for another Covid stimulus bill...more

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Financial Daily Dose 10.1.2020 | Top Story: Palantir and Asana Make Strong Showing In Direct Listing Public Debut

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Palantir’s direct listing experiment generally went well yesterday, with the company’s shares beginning trading up nearly 40% from the $7.25 reference price set Tuesday evening. Fellow direct lister Asana also had a good...more

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UK Prudential Regulator Reminds Firms of Need to Satisfy Temporary Permissions Regime Requirements

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The U.K. Prudential Regulation Authority has published a Dear CEO letter addressed to all PRA-regulated firms on operational readiness for the Temporary Permissions Regime...more

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[Webinar] C5’s Virtual Berlin Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - September 14th - 16th, 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm CEST

C5's Virtual 14th Berlin Forum on Global Economic Sanctions is next week. Navigating the rapidly changing sanctions landscape and staying compliant is hard. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from the most experienced...more

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Private Bank Briefing: Issues Impacting the Private Bank Sector - March 2020

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On 17 March 2020, the FCA published a new webpage providing information on its expectations of firms’ response to the coronavirus. It will update the webpage over the coming weeks and expects to adapt its guidance...more

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Financial institutions M&A: Sector trends - February 2020: Consumer Finance

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Financial institutions M&A sector trends: consumer finance — H2 2019 and outlook for 2020 - Financial sponsors see opportunities to back new entrants targeting under-serviced customer segments, including gig economy...more

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Corporate Insurance Newsletter – January 2020

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The Hogan Lovells’ Corporate Insurance Newsletter for January 2020 has been published. This provides a round-up of UK, EU and international regulatory developments relevant to UK based insurance market participants. In this...more

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Financial Daily Dose 2.5.2020 | Top Story: Amazon Joins Trillion-Dollar Market Cap Club

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Amazon closed out the trading day yesterday as an official member of the $1 trillion club for the first time. Because Jeff really needed a win, folks. The company joins Microsoft, Alphabet, and Apple in that rarified...more

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Financial Daily Dose 12.18.2019 | Top Story: Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot Boards Agree to $50 Billion Merger

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Fiat Chrysler and rival Peugeot have agreed to binding merger terms that, if approved by US and European regulators, would create a “$50 billion auto giant that would rank among the world’s largest car companies by sales”....more

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Financial Daily Dose 10.18.2019 | Top Story: Unpacking the UK/EU Brexit Deal and Its Rocky Road Ahead in Parliament

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Details are trickling in on the tentative Brexit agreement reached between UK and EU negotiators this week, just 14 days ahead of the Halloween departure deadline.  A massive sticking point here remains the British...more

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Financial Institutions M&A: Sector trends - June 2019: Payments

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Financial institutions M&A sector trends: payments — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019 - CURRENT MARKET - Consistent, very high activity levels. WE ARE SEEING - Demand from keen investors: - Trade...more

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