Engage with the evolving field of sustainable finance and ESG considerations. This topic provides legal practitioners with the knowledge to integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into financial strategies, promoting responsible and ethical practices.
A round-up of financial services developments, including (among other things) HMT announces first Critical Third Parties as BoE, PRA and FCA oversight...
This week's edition of Financial Services weekly highlights includes: FCA’s review of AI in financial services discusses potential risks and rewards;...
A round-up of financial services developments, including (among other things) TheCityUK makes recommendations on how UK can attract Shariah-aligned...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it has charged Richard Bloomfield with five counts of insider dealing. The FCA alleges that...
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
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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