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 | 2018-05-23 | Industry News
Australian and UK governments have signed an enhanced cooperation agreement (the “Enhanced Agreement”) on FinTech innovation. Under the new Enhanced Agreement the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (“ASIC”) and the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”)...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-05-17 | Industry News
In August 2017, the FCA published consultation paper CP17/28 (the “Consultation Paper”) which sets out several proposals designed to support the retail investment advice sector. These included amendments to the FCA’s Perimeter Guidance Manual (“PERG”) on what amounts...
by Emma Cleveland | 2018-05-15 | Industry News
On 12 March 2018, the FCA published its Discussion Paper: Transforming Culture in Financial Services (DP18/2) (the “Discussion Paper”), that presents a series of views from academics and industry thought leaders. The intention behind the Discussion Paper is to provide...