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FCA cautions property funds amid post-Brexit panic
The Financial Conduct Authority issued guidance after a number of funds temporarily suspended trading in their property portfolios and feeder funds. Investors took fright after the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union and assumed..
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FCA pursues PPI complaint deadline in mid-2019
The Financial Conduct Authority has resolved to move forward with the proposals in its November 2015 consultation regarding payment protection insurance – however it will extend the proposed spring 2018 deadline for complaints over PPI..
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Payday loans director receives ban decision for lack of integrity
By Neasa MacErlean
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Half of general insurers lack controls over appointed representatives
By Neasa MacErlean
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Dark pool users and operators given ‘fit for purpose’ warning
By Neasa MacErlean
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Sponsor Cenkos Securities fined after client listing abandoned
By Neasa MacErlean
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Jersey company director fined for insider dealing and improper disclosure
The Financial Conduct Authority has imposed a £59,557 penalty on Gavin Breeze for insider dealing as well as publicly censured him for improper disclosure. A director of several private companies and a non-executive director of an AIM-listed..
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Investment advisers warned about influence from lead generators
The Financial Conduct Authority has cautioned authorised firms that when they accept business from introducers, they could find themselves responsible for any unsuitable advice that has been provided by the introducer and subject to regulatory..
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US decision not to prosecute HSBC swayed by UK government and regulator, says report
Timon Molloy, managing editor
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Towergate intermediary fined over £12 million bank account shortfall
By Neasa MacErlean
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Open banking tops CMA action list
By Neasa MacErlean
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Andrew Bailey takes up FCA reins without fanfare
A new chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority stepped quietly into office on 1 July. Andrew Bailey is also a member of the Financial Policy Committee as well as on the boards of both the FCA and Prudential Regulation Authority. From 1..
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Three former Barclays traders convicted of rigging LIBOR
By Sara Lewis
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London falling? Alternative jurisdictions vie for contention
Many of the 56,000 firms regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority will be wondering if they need to change location and main regulator after Brexit. Frankfurt and Paris are among the leading alternatives for the large players, and Malta is an interesting option for smaller entities. Neasa MacErlean provides a short guide.
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16 August 2016
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Amend and fast-track: European Commission drives forward 4MLD
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spate of appalling terrorist attacks in the last 12 months, notably in France,
have fuelled the European Union AML/CFT agenda – with the prospect now of
augmented Fourth Directive implementation by the end of the year. Dan Hudson and Susannah
Cogman examine the accelerated programme.
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09 September 2016
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Nelmes v NRAM plc: the latest twist in brokers’ fiduciary duties
The Court of Appeal
recently ruled there was a breach of duty where a broker had received
commission from a lender, unbeknown to the client, who also paid the broker
directly. The Court’s finding of an unfair relationship created by payment of
the procuration fee could lead to more significant remedies in other cases,
depending on the facts, says Jason
Woodland.
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09 September 2016
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Do FCA de-risking warnings raise more questions than they answer?
Not only are financial institutions
juggling anti-money laundering compliance with admonitions to avoid ‘wholesale
de-risking’ – they also face competition law risks such as abusing a dominant
position or anti-competitive agreements. More clarity is needed, urge Guy
Wilkes and David Harrison.
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FCA treatment of whistleblowers under fire from Treasury Select Committee
Andrew Tyrie, chairman of the Treasury Select Committee, has called on the Financial Conduct Authority to clarify and strengthen its processes for the treatment of whistleblowers.The TSC and the FCA have been exchanging
letters about the..
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09 September 2016
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What underwriters should be doing as the Insurance Act comes into force
After over eight years of review and
consultation by the Joint Law Commissions, the most radical change to UK
insurance contract law for over 100 years came into force on 12 August. David Kendall sets out the main issues
for underwriters.
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09 September 2016
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Treating small and medium-sized businesses fairly
Recent scandals in which major banks have
allegedly mistreated and even brought on the collapse of small and medium-sized
businesses have led to the formation of vocal lobby groups for the injured
customers. Adam Samuel delves into the holes in their regulatory
protections.
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09 September 2016
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MAR’s new level of regulatory expectations
With much of the impetus for the Market Abuse Regulation coming from the UK, it seems unlikely to undergo change as a result of Brexit. Ronald Gould highlights main challenges of the regime.
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09 September 2016
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