by Victoria Smith | 2022-03-07 | Our News
To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we asked Emma her thoughts on topics such as: diverse teams; how her firm ‘breaks the bias’; and what more needs to be done to support women to achieve their potential. We hope you enjoy! HAVE YOU...
by Emma Cleveland | 2022-03-07 | Industry News, Our News
Following the Brexit transition period, the temporary permissions regime (“TPR”) was developed to ensure continuity of services for UK customers. The TPR allows European firms operating in the United Kingdom (the “UK”) via a passport to continue operating...
by Leela | 2022-02-28 | Industry News, Our News
On 17 December 2021, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published a letter (the “Letter”) addressed to the European Commission (the “Commission”) as a response to the questions raised by the Commission in their letter dated 24 September 2021. The...
by Emma Cleveland | 2022-02-24 | Industry News
HIGHER RISK INVESTMENT (“HRI”) STRATEGY STATEMENT In September 2021, the FCA published a Strategy Statement in relation to HRIs. The FCA describe HRIs as opportunities whereby high returns are being promised, and although product names and descriptions...
by Leela | 2022-02-17 | Industry News
Investment opportunities have become increasingly complex, digitalised and riddled with riskier products which has become further heightened by use of social media. This has proven problematic for the UK’s financial promotion regime (the “FPR”) in terms of how it can...
by Vicki McEwan | 2022-02-11 | Our News
We are excited to announce that our current Acting Managing Director EMEA, Leela Fair, has officially accepted the role of Managing Director for EMEA! Leela is a glowing example of our values and continues our culture of the ‘sky’s the limit’ when it comes to a career...
by Leela | 2022-02-09 | Industry News, Our News
SUMMARY As of 4 January 2022, the phase out of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) has culminated in the cessation of: all Euro (“EUR”) and Swiss Franc (“CHF”) LIBOR settings; the overnight / spot next, 1-week, 2-month and 12-month sterling and Japanese Yen...
by Vicki McEwan | 2022-02-08 | Industry News, Our News
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Warren Mead as Board Advisor to Cleveland & Co. Warren has over 25 years of in-depth experience in financial services, professional services and fintech and was previously the COO of KPMG’s advisory, tax and legal...
by Emma Cleveland | 2022-02-06 | Industry News, Our News
RECENT COURT AND REGULATOR PRONOUNCEMENTS ARE A TIMELY REMINDER FOR FUND MANAGERS AND RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES TO USE CAUTION IN THEIR DISCLOSURE, AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE BEING TRUE TO LABEL In a recent decision by the Federal Court on 26 November 2021, Australian...
by Emma Cleveland | 2022-02-04 | Industry News, Our News
There have been calls for proposed changes to the Appointed Representatives Regime (“AR Regime”) to help mitigate any potential risks and harm that may be caused to consumers and markets. In December 2021, HM Treasury published its Call for Evidence in response to the...
