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A recent High Court case suggests that the courts will require clear and unambiguous words to establish that a performance bond or guarantee was intended to be payable merely on demand, as opposed to on the default of a contractor.

The case is good news for lenders and therefore of interest for their solicitors when dealing with cases of ineffective security prejudicing the lender's proprietary interest.

The FSA plans to introduce a new two-tier listing regime from 6 April 2010 for companies wishing to list in London.

The ongoing global financial crisis has resulted in a number of debt restructuring transactions as a result of companies being unable to meet with their debt obligations.

Home Purchase Plans (HPPs) are an alternative to traditional mortgage products, often structured to comply with Sharia principles.

Since our first article about the 2019 Loan Charge, we have received a number of enquiries and common issues have appeared.

On 14 July 2025, the FSMA (Regulated Activities etc) (Amendment) Order 2025 (the "DPC Legislation") brought unregulated deferred payment credit ("DPC") within the UK Financial Conduct Authority's ("FCA") remit.

Extra-territorial securities claims in the US courts have been dealt a serious blow by NAB v Morrison.

This is the third and final part in our series on "ESG Olympics". In the first part we focused on directors' duties in setting a green agenda...

The FCA has finalised changes to its responsible lending rules and guidance to introduce a modified affordability assessment for eligible consumers with immediate effect.

In Nicholas Stewart Wood and David John Standish (as the joint trustees in bankruptcy of Karl Eric Watkin) v Kate Rebecca Watkin [2019] EWHC 1311 (Ch

In October's GT Alert on non-bank lending, we focussed on whether there was a justification in banks being subject to regulatory capital requirements when non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) were not.

We reported last week that the Government intends to proceed with its proposal to reinstate HMRC as a preferential creditor on insolvency, which could spell disaster for UK businesses, lenders and the UK economy.

Warehouse receipt fraud continues to pose significant risks in commodity markets, with substantial losses and complex recovery challenges. Understanding the mechanisms behind duplicate financing, collateral management failures, and fraudulent documentation is crucial for banks, traders, and warehouse operators seeking to protect their interests and respond effectively when fraud occurs.

Extra-territorial securities claims in the US courts have been dealt a serious blow by "NAB v Morrison".

In this GT Alert, we provide an overview of how the amount of regulatory capital that a UK bank is required to hold is quantified and whether there is a case for reconsidering the current approach.

The FCA issued a consultation paper on 7 May 2025 seeking feedback on regulatory proposals to simplify advice...