06/01/2022
Attendees heard discussions on whether traditional trust structures were still fit for purpose in the modern era and discussions on panellists' experiences with fund-like and collective investment vehicles in a private client context.
06/01/2022
That’s why, in this blog, we break down the key factors that underpin effective CASS governance.
06/01/2022
This work will help combat greenwashing by establishing common supervisory criteria for National Competent Authorities (NCAs), to effectively supervise investment funds with sustainability features.
06/01/2022
Together with the Guernsey Green Fund, this new designation would allow Guernsey funds a choice of complementary sustainability designations based on globally agreed environmental standards.
05/31/2022
As well as making these specific changes, the FCA initiated, as part of its July 2021 Primary Markets Effectiveness Review
05/31/2022
The importance and the benefits of carrying out regular independent AML Audits.
05/31/2022
The investigation revealed that Brite which was formerly known as deVere Investments South Africa (Pty) Limited, and deVere SA Acuma (Pty) Ltd, during the period 22 February 2010 to 1 August 2015 contravened various financial sector laws.
05/31/2022
The Executive Regulations provide a transition period of 15 months until 30 June 2022
05/31/2022
The use of innovative technology and non-traditional methods of identity verification (such as passport photo images and video selfies) have enabled customers to be onboarded quickly.
05/30/2022
Hauzen has five partners and one of-counsel, specialising in financial services regulation, contentious insurance and complex commercial matters, and arbitration.
05/30/2022
The FCA is continuing its discussion on how it can make the listing regime, the rules companies must follow to be allowed to list their shares in the UK, more effective, easier to understand and more competitive.
05/30/2022
The amendment also seeks to clarify the rule’s application to derivatives investments by stating that, in applying the 80 percent requirement, a fund should use a derivative investment’s notional amount and not its market value.
05/30/2022
Businesses will no longer be able to rely on the 2004 or 2010 SCCs to transfer data to third countries from 27 December this year.
05/27/2022
The FCA has also published the Grid in the form of an interactive dashboard and an Excel spreadsheet to help users interact with the underlying data.
05/27/2022
The UCITS must obtain investor approval before initiating the transfer, and must provide them with a clear description of the costs and fees associated with setting up the side pocket and any ongoing costs and fees.
05/26/2022
EU Commission proposes rules on freezing and confiscating assets of oligarchs violating restrictive measures and of criminals
They are helped by the existing legal loopholes, as the rules on breaches of EU restrictive measures vary across Member States.
05/26/2022
New disclosure rules for non-UK owners of UK land
The UK Government has stated that Companies House will work to implement the Register as quickly as possible.
05/26/2022
Addleshaw Goddard: Financial Services & Banking News
The BoE will engage with firms individually and collectively to help target efforts, and also share best practice.
05/26/2022
Ireland Update: GDPR Fourth Anniversary
This update looks at those common themes in Ireland and across Europe.
05/26/2022
The MAS hopes that competition and innovation from digital banks may be able to better serve the needs of society and the economy