by Emma Cleveland | 2015-10-20 | Industry News
In a publication issued on 9 October 2015, the HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) announced a call for input in regards to their Financial Advice Market Review (“FAMR”) which aims to look at how financial advice could work better for consumers...
by Emma Cleveland | 2015-10-14 | Industry News
On 30 September 2015, the European Commission (the “Commission”) published their Capital Markets Union (“CMU”) action plan on helping build a true single market across the 28 EU Member States and unlocking a free flow of capital throughout. Some of the key motivations...
by Emma Cleveland | 2015-10-07 | Industry News
On 16 September 2015, in a speech by Greg Medcraft, Chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”) and Chairman of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (“IOSCO”), the key topic of discussion was the future of the...
by Emma Cleveland | 2015-09-30 | Industry News
In two publications from 18 September 2015, the FCA discuss their principles and approach to supervision of flexible and fixed portfolio firms. The FCA’s publications will be of interest to both types of firms in regards to fulfilling their regulatory obligations and...
by Emma Cleveland | 2015-09-24 | Industry News
With around 35% of all assets managed in Europe being managed in the UK, the UK is a leading centre for fund management. The UK’s private equity and venture capital industry has continued to be the largest in Europe for a number of years and is accountable for more...