Navigating the complex landscape of financial services regulation demands expert insight and practical solutions. This guidance provides legal teams with the foundational knowledge and tools necessary to effectively support clients in maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and capitalising on opportunities within the regulatory framework. Whether addressing issues related to authorisations, ongoing obligations, or enforcement actions, this resource equips you with the essential principles and strategic advice to manage regulatory challenges with confidence.
A round-up of financial services developments, including (among other things) ECB updates its guide to licence applications....
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...
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...
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
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
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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