The Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)This Practice Note provides information on the role of the nominated officer and the Money Laundering...
Financial Conduct Authority—Principles for Businesses (PRIN)This Practice Note explains the Principles for Businesses (PRIN) set down by the Financial...
Second charge mortgage regimeSecond charge mortgages definedA regulated second charge mortgage is a loan secured on a borrower’s property that is used...
Financial Conduct Authority—objectives and principlesThe role of the FCAThe Financial Conduct authority (FCA) forms part of the regulatory structure...
Culture in financial services firms—essentialsThis Practice Note examines the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) focus on culture and the role of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) in improving culture. It examines in turn the FCA’s so-called ‘cultural levers,’ which the FCA
Scotland—the process for applying for sequestrationSequestration in Scotland is the legal process by which an insolvent debtor’s estate is gathered in, realised and then distributed among their creditors by a trustee appointed for that purpose. The process requires that a formal award of
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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