Navigating the evolving landscape of operational resilience is crucial for financial services firms. Legal professionals must stay ahead of regulatory expectations, ensuring robust frameworks to manage disruptions while safeguarding business continuity and client interests. This topic provides you with the essential tools and insights to bolster your advisory capabilities in this dynamic area.
Law360, Expert Analysis: The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) fined trade repository REGIS-TR in a decision issued on 17 February...
Corporate Crime analysis: The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has published its strategy for 2026–2029, setting out the key policy...
A round-up of financial services developments....
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Handbook Notice 140, setting out changes to the FCA Handbook made by the FCA board on 26 March and...
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
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
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
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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