Jurisdiction
by Leela|29 November 2017|Industry News
The European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) has issued two warning statements on initial coin offerings (“ICOs”), one on the risks of ICOs for investors and one on the rules applicable to firms involved in ICOs. ESMA is concerned about the rapid growth in ICOs globally and that both investors and firms may be unaware […]
Read moreby Leela|24 October 2017|Industry News
In November, the FCA will be launching an Asset Management Authorisation Hub (the “Hub”) designed to assist new firms through the FCA authorisation process. In 2016 alone, the FCA approved 204 authorisation applications for asset managers. The establishment of this Hub comes as a result of criticism that regulators and applicable rules can make it […]
Read moreby Leela|24 October 2017|Industry News
A recent report from the European Commission (“EC”) covering the final stages of its Capital Markets Union (“CMU”) initiative (a key initiative for Europe) aims to ease managers’ capacity to lend to and invest in European businesses. The EC’s vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis said “we want to create the right conditions for more funding to flow to […]
Read moreby Leela|24 October 2017|Awards
We are very proud to announce that Emma Cleveland is a finalist for the categories: Mentor of the Year; and Team Leader of the Year, in the Investment Week’s Women in Investment Awards 2017. The awards recognise the achievements of women who have helped support women in the workplace, especially in an industry where they are […]
Read moreby Leela|24 October 2017|Industry News
A record 3,730 suspicious transaction and order reports (“STORs”) of suspected insider dealing and market manipulation have been submitted to the FCA in the first 9 months of this year*, 24% more than in all of 2016 (3,008). Banks, brokers and regulated firms have to report suspected insider dealing and market manipulation, like those that […]
Read moreby gcleve|18 September 2017|Awards
We are very proud to announce that Emma Cleveland has been nominated for the Investment Week’s Women in Investment Awards 2017 in the following categories: Investment Woman of the Year; Mentor of the Year; Role Model of the Year; and Team Leader of the Year. The awards recognise the achievements of women who have helped […]
Read moreby gcleve|24 August 2017|Industry News
The FCA has recently issued a consultation paper (“CP 17/29”) on minor amendments to the Client Assets sourcebook (“CASS”). These amendments are as a result of feedback received by the FCA from the industry regarding the difficulties that investment firms are experiencing when depositing client money at banks in accordance with CASS requirements. This feedback […]
Read moreby Emma Cleveland|31 May 2017|Awards
We are extremely proud to share with you that Emma has been announced as the Boutique Lawyer of the Year for Women in Law awards 2017. The Women in Law awards are a series of internationally recognised awards, celebrating the outstanding innovation, hard work and ambition of female lawyers and in-house counsel that have influenced […]
Read moreby Emma Cleveland|9 May 2017|Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Emma has been shortlisted for a First Women Award in the category – Disruptor of the Year! Since its launch in 2005 the First Women Awards have grown in influence and impact, leading the way in recognising and celebrating the many achievements of exceptional women. Recipients of these awards are […]
Read moreby Emma Cleveland|22 March 2017|Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Emma Cleveland has been nominated for a WeAreTheCity Rising Star Champion Award! Further details are below: @watc_updates 2017 Rising Star Champion Award #watctop100 The Awards Shortlist is to be announced on 15 May, so please watch this space for more information!
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