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Spain moves to end compensation pain
As a consequence of the financial crisis, and particularly the bankruptcy and rescue of major global financial institutions in autumn 2008, there has been growing concern over risk-taking and value creation by executives at financial institutions and their compensation systems.
Law Firm: Garrigues | Published: 29 June 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Financial services regulatory news: crime, stability and regulatory policies
This latest update from Macfarlanes looks at the government’s White Paper and draft Bill on financial regulation, guidance for implementing UCITS IV, a Financial Services Authority financial crime review and a financial stability review from the European Central Bank.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 28 June 2011 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
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What does a ring-fenced retail bank look like?
In the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Mansion House speech he endorsed the recommendations of the Independent Commission on Banking's recent interim report, including proposals on ring-fencing. This briefing from Allen & Overy gives some thoughts on what a ring-fenced retail bank might look like.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 27 June 2011 | Practice Area: Retail Banking
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Methods of investing in SMEs - a guide for entrepreneurs
This guide from Nabarro explains the most commonly used methods to structure an investment in an SME. It also analyses the implications of each investment method, for both the company and the investor.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 21 June 2011 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities
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UAE insolvency laws exist!
When times were good in the UAE there was seldom any reason for an insolvency case. It became widely believed that the UAE does not have an insolvency law. However; insolvency law does exist - and it’s quite sophisticated. This article discusses the UAE’s insolvency provisions and how they work.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 20 June 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Weekly financial services update: new EVCA handbook & FSA policy on client money & asset return
This weekly round-up of financial services regulatory news from Macfarlanes covers the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association’s new Handbook on professional standards as well as the FSA’s recently published policy statement on client money and asset return.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 16 June 2011 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing
Post-trading margin requirement and net open position limit to be tightened
To prevent a reoccurrence of dramatic market movements the amendments were approved to the Derivatives Market Business Regulations and the Enforcement Rules of the DMBR of the Korea Exchange with respect to the post-trading margin requirement and unsettled contracts position limit.
Law Firm: Kim & Chang | Published: 14 February 2011 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing
System enhancement proposal to prevent dramatic market movement on option expiry
Kim & Chang reviews the impact of a press release announcing the system enhancement plan proposal prepared by the FSC to prevent the reoccurrence of drastic market movement similar to the incident on November 11, 2010.
Law Firm: Kim & Chang | Published: 14 January 2011 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing
Do banks owe a commonlaw duty of care to their customers when dispensing financial advice?
In Titan Steel Wheels v The Royal Bank of Scotland, the English High Court considered whether a bank selling structured products owes any duty of care to its customer in respect of advice given. This case was applied in the recent Singapore decision of Go Dante Yap v Bank Austria Creditanstalt.
Law Firm: Rajah & Tann | Published: 01 December 2010 | Practice Area: Structured products
Overview and Implications of the Regulatory Reform of OTC Derivatives
On July 21, 2010, the President signed into law watershed financial reform legislation titled the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act").
Law Firm: Dewey & LeBoeuf | Published: 21 July 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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