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Key changes to The UK Stewardship Code

by Leela|13 December 2019|Our Thinking

The new UK Stewardship Code has been published and takes effect from 1 January 2020… Are you signing up? If so, make sure you know about the updated principles and your reporting obligations, which are covered in our latest article.

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Brexit Update: The Revised Withdrawal Agreement

by Leela|13 December 2019|Our Thinking

After three years of negotiations, three rejections of the withdrawal agreement negotiated by Ms. Theresa May with the EU and one request to extend the negotiation period, the UK is somehow nowhere closer to agreeing the terms of its withdrawal from the EU. Approval for the revised withdrawal agreement which was put forward by Mr […]

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Brexit update: FCA extends deadline; EU Commission clarifies equivalence decision; Czech Republic and Malta approve no deal laws

by Leela|11 November 2019|Our Thinking

With the EU granting the UK another flexible extension of the negotiation period around the UKs withdrawal from the EU until the 31 January 2020 and a general election on 12 December 2019, the situation remains uncertain with a no deal Brexit remaining a possibility. It therefore makes sense to continue to monitor the current status […]

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The EU discusses changes to EMIR

by Leela|17 May 2019|Our Thinking

The final text to amend technical aspects of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (the “EMIR Refit”) could enter into force in May/June and will be directly applicable to the UK and to all its financial and non-financial counterparties. Changes to the definition of “financial counterparty” (“FC“) will apply immediately upon the entry into force of […]

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Brexit updates – Spain & Poland

by Leela|17 April 2019|Our Thinking

Following on from our series of newsletters on Brexit updates and no deal preparation, in this newsletter we look in detail at how Spain and Poland are preparing for a no deal scenario. For a brief summary, please see below: SPAIN The fundamental provision is that contracts providing for banking, securities, insurance or other financial […]

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Brexit Update: No Deal Measures Intensify

by Leela|29 March 2019|Our Thinking

Following on from our series of newsletters on recent Brexit updates and no deal preparations, in this newsletter we look at the todays developments in the British Parliament as well as looking at the updated Memoranda of Understanding signed between the FCA and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Please click on the image […]

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Brexit update – Germany & France

by Leela|13 March 2019|Our Thinking

Following on from our series of newsletters on Brexit updates and no deal preparation, in this newsletter we look in detail at how France and Germany are preparing for a no deal scenario in regards to both financial services as well as corporate law, looking in particular at how UK corporate entities can remain in […]

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Brexit updates: Italy, Luxembourg & Ireland

by Leela|27 February 2019|Our Thinking

Following on from our previous newsletter on recent Brexit updates, in this newsletter we continue our analysis of the new wave of national legislation relating to financial services in Luxembourg, Italy and Ireland. Please click the image below for more information.

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