by Victoria Smith | 2022-03-16 | Industry News
BRIEF BACKGROUND In its report on Electronic Execution of Documents (Law Com No 386) published in 2019 (the “Report”), the Law Commission set out its high level conclusions regarding the validity of electronic signatures (“E-signatures”). They confirmed that:...
by Vicki McEwan | 2022-03-10 | Industry News
FCA RULES AND HANDBOOK Part 9A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”) provides the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) wide-ranging powers. Under Section 137A the FCA can make legally binding rules for authorised and in some cases, unauthorised firms...
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...
