Master the intricacies of regulated pensions activity under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. This topic provides actionable insights and detailed guidance, empowering lawyers to effectively manage compliance, navigate legislative frameworks, and uphold fiduciary duties with confidence and precision. Whether tackling pension scheme authorisations or addressing member communications, ensure your practice is both compliant and cutting-edge.
This week's edition of Financial Services weekly highlights includes: FCA publishes policy statement on Cryptoasset Perimeter Guidance; UK Payments...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an update on action it has taken, alongside partners, against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading...
A round-up of financial services developments, including (among other things) FCA says no evidence to suggest its regulation creates significant...
A round-up of financial services developments....
Financial Conduct Authority—Principles for Businesses (PRIN)This Practice Note explains the Principles for Businesses (PRIN) set down by the Financial...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified several breaches by Monzo Bank Limited (Monzo) of the Retail Banking Market Investigation...
Insurance conduct regulation—COBS and ICOBSThe Financial Conduct Authority Handbook (FCA Handbook) includes sourcebooks to regulate the conduct of...
Second charge mortgage regimeSecond charge mortgages definedA regulated second charge mortgage is a loan secured on a borrower’s property that is used...
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
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
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
Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an
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