ArticleAIFMD depository pricing and capitalThe Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) has fundamentally changed the European regulatory landscape.United KingdomFinance and BankingDeloitte
ArticleBank Of England Announces Open Forum On Assessment Of The Reforms Impacting The FICC MarketsOn June 11, 2015, the Bank of England announced an Open Forum, that will take place in autumn this year, to assess the financial regulatory reforms affecting the FICC markets that are already implemented or in train.United KingdomFinance and BankingA&O Shearman
ArticleBank Of England Publishes Financial Stability Report Identifying Main Current Risks In UK Financial SystemOn July 1, 2015, the BoE published its Financial Stability Report which identifies the main current risks in the UK financial system. United KingdomFinance and BankingA&O Shearman
PodcastBanking Litigation Podcast Episode 56: Monthly Update – September/October 2025In this edition of our banking litigation podcast, we consider some recent cases that will be most relevant to in-house lawyers at banks and financial institutions. United KingdomFinance and BankingHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleBarclays Fined For Failings Relating To London Gold FixingThe FCA announced that it had fined Barclays Bank Plc £26 million for systems and controls failings and failing to manage conflicts of interest.United KingdomFinance and BankingA&O Shearman
ArticleBBA To Review LIBOROn 5 March 2012, it was reported that the British Bankers' Association (BBA) is to review the rate setting process for LIBOR. United KingdomFinance and BankingDMH Stallard LLP
ArticleBCBS Finalises Risk Management Guidelines On AML And Terrorist FinancingThe Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has issued new risk management guidelines relating to anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.United KingdomFinance and BankingWithers LLP
ArticleBecoming FCA Authorised Or Registered As An E-Money Issuer Or A Payment Services ProviderIssuing e-money and performing a payment service in the UK are both regulated activities which can only be undertaken by firms which are appropriately authorised, registered (as a small provider) or are exempt. United KingdomFinance and BankingFieldfisher
ArticleBeneficial Ownership Update – Crown DependenciesToday it's been announced that the Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey & Isle of Man) will begin a phased approach to making their private beneficial ownership registers public, ...United KingdomFinance and BankingIntertrust
ArticleBrexit: Issues For Asset ManagersAsset management may be one of the areas of financial services most likely to be severely affected by Brexit.United KingdomFinance and BankingFieldfisher
ArticleBREXIT – Documentation Issues For Lenders And Hedge ProvidersOn 23rd June 2016 Britain will vote on whether to remain in the European Union, the economic and political partnership of 28 European countries. United KingdomFinance and BankingFieldfisher
ArticleBudget Commitment To Implement Basel Standards And Updated Investment Firms Prudential RegimeThe Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the 2020 Budget to Parliament on 11 March 2020. This includes a package of related policy documentsUnited KingdomFinance and BankingHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
ArticleBuy-Now, Pay-Later: What The Future Will (And Might) Hold For The SectorIn this article, first published by Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law (JIBFL), Dil-veer Kang and Jean Price examine the new regulatory perimeter, how the proposals aim to meet the requirements for proportionality and protection and what the alternatives might be for existing lenders...United KingdomFinance and BankingA&O Shearman
ArticleCare Home Management Magazine: Finance PodcastWe were delighted to take part in a Finance Podcast for social care businesses, hosted by Care Home Management Magazine, in October. United KingdomFinance and BankingAlbert Goodman
ArticleCFTC Exempts Four UK-Based MTFs From SEF Registration RequirementAccording to the CFTC, there are now 20 EU-authorized venues that are exempted MTFs or OTFs.United KingdomFinance and BankingHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleClient Assets: CP12/15 - Changes to CASSOn 25 July 2012, the FSA published Consultation Paper 12/15 which proposes a number of minor alterations to the Client Asset rules for oversight and reporting (CASS 1A).United KingdomFinance and BankingCMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
ArticleCommon Reporting Standard: Impact On Listed Funds And Investment Trust CompaniesThe Common Reporting Standard (CRS) is now live and has brought with it a number of new regulatory requirements for in-scope Financial Institutions.United KingdomFinance and BankingDeloitte
ArticleCommunity Housing Fund – Feedback Please?We are increasingly coming across groups who are facing hurdles in accessing the Community Housing Fund. United KingdomFinance and BankingWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleConsultation On Strengthening Accountability In BankingOn December 19, 2014, the UK’s PRA and FCA published a joint consultation paper on strengthening accountability in banking. United KingdomFinance and BankingA&O Shearman