Master the intricacies of banking and finance law with our comprehensive glossary. Tailored for legal professionals, this resource provides clear definitions and concise explanations to help you stay informed and efficient. Packed with industry-specific terminology, this essential guide will enhance your legal practice and keep you ahead in the fast-paced world of banking and finance.
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has urged EU policymakers to use the forthcoming Market Integration and Supervision Package...
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has published its Government Bond Data Report for Q4 2025 (4Q25) and the full year 2025. It...
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), together with the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), the Office of Trade...
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has issued a summary of consultation responses on problems caused by existing ground...
Invoice discounting and factoringThe popularity of financing business through the invoice discounting and factoring of receivables has grown...
Foreign exchange (FX) derivativesWhat is a FX derivative?A foreign exchange (FX) derivative is a type of derivative whose payoff depends on the FX...
Types of debt securitiesWhat are debt securities?In the context of the debt capital markets, the term 'debt security' means a financial instrument,...
An introduction to repo and the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA)Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains information on subjects...
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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