by Emma Cleveland | 2018-08-02 | Industry News
On 28 June 2018, the Prudential Regulations Authority (“PRA”) published a Dear CEO letter (the “Letter”) sent by its CEO, Sam Woods, to the CEOs of banks, insurance companies and designated investment firms to remind them of the relevant obligations under PRA rules,...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-07-26 | Industry News
On 27 June 2018 the Bank of England (the “BofE”) issued its approach (the “Approach”) to financial services legislation in preparation for Brexit. The Approach was released alongside a statement by the FCA in response to HM Treasury’s approach to financial services...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-07-26 | Industry News
On 27 June 2018 the FCA issued a statement (the “Statement”) about its role in preparing for Brexit. The Statement is in response to the announcement from HM Treasury on its approach to amending financial services legislation under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-07-18 | Industry News
The Supreme Court recently confirmed in Rock Advertising (“Rock”) v MWB Business Exchange (“MWB”) that a contract containing a clause requiring amendments to be made in writing (otherwise known as a “no oral variations clause”) can validly prohibit any subsequent oral...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-07-17 | Awards, Our News, Us in the Press
We are very proud to announce that Emma has been shortlisted for a Women in Finance Award in the category Legal Adviser of the Year!
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-07-04 | Industry News
The High Court has held that a supplier under a contract was not able to claim for loss of profits that arose when the other party to the contract repudiated it by refusing to carry on its obligations.[1]The claim arose out of outstanding invoices owed by the...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-06-26 | Industry News
In the recent case of AMT Futures (the “claimants”) v Boural & Ors[1]and others (the “defendants”), the High Court has given clarification on the continuing nature of obligations under an exclusive jurisdiction clause and the limitation period applicable in...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-06-07 | Industry News
Earlier this year, the FCA set out its ‘Approach to Supervision’ and ‘Approach to Enforcement’ (the “Documents”) to provide more clarity and detail around the FCA’s approach to regulating authorised firms. The Documents are part of a series planned by the FCA...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-06-07 | Our News, Recruitment
We are looking to expand our company and are passionate about attracting and retaining competent, experienced and talented professionals that believe in our values, are positive, love change, respect people, and take responsibility. Here are some of the qualities we...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-06-05 | Our Thinking
After the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (“MiFID II”) and Packaged Retail Investment and Insurance Products (“PRIIPs”), the fund management sector will be turning its attention to the Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive (“AIFMD”) in 2018. On...
