Navigating the complexities of pre-paid funeral plan regulation is critical for legal professionals in the financial services sector. We provide practical guidance on compliance obligations, duties to clients, and up-to-date legislative changes to ensure you are fully equipped to advise effectively and mitigate risks.
A round-up of financial services developments, including (among other things) EBA consults on data collection ITS for 2027 market risk benchmarking...
This week's edition of Financial Services weekly highlights includes: FCA launches three consultations aimed at streamlining the asset manager...
A round-up of financial services developments, including (among other things) EIOPA publishes guidelines and technical standards to complete Solvency...
A round-up of financial services developments, including (among other things) PRA and FCA consult on plan to allow firms to establish their own...
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
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
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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