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RSSG UPDATE
30 May 2023 HMRC Fights Back:Two Restructuring Plans Refused Sanction by the English Court
In a dramatic reversal of restructuring plan fortunes, HRMC recently successfully challenged two independent mid-market Part 26A Companies Act 2006…
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GLOBAL MARKETS UPDATE
18 May 2022 ESAs find structured product and derivative KIDs non-compliant and mandate changes
Summary On 9 May 2022, the European Supervisory Authorities published a supervisory statement on their expectations as regards the "What is this product…
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employment alert
10 Feb 2022 Employee vs independent contractor: Contractual terms reign supreme
Authors: Trent Sebbens, Partner; Kate Hollings, Senior Associate; Heidi Kornman, Lawyer; and Jasmin Collins, Lawyer
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GERMan fund location act - part i
29 Jul 2021 Flexibility for German fund managers boosted by new German fund regulation
The law to strengthen Germany as a fund location will essentially come into force on 2 August 2021 (the Fund Location Act – Fondsstandortgesetz). The asset…
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German fund location act - part ii
29 Jul 2021 European pre-marketing restrictions implemented by the new German fund regulation
The law to strengthen Germany as a fund location will essentially come into force on 2 August 2021 (the Fund Location Act – Fondsstandortgesetz). The asset…
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GLOBAL MARKETS UPDATE
27 Jul 2021 FCA consults on changes to the UK PRIIPs regime
Key points The FCA is consulting on a number of proposed changes to the UK PRIIPs regime: Replacement of performance scenarios with narrative information…
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global markets UPDATE
24 May 2021 UK Benchmarks Regulation and tough legacy: FCA consultation on use of new powers
On 20 May 2021, the FCA launched a consultation on the factors that it proposes to consider when determining the scope of the UK's tough legacy framework,…
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Global Markets Update
04 May 2021 UK PRIIPs KID regime comes into focus: Financial Services Act 2021
On 29 April 2021, the Financial Services Act 2021 (the Act) received Royal Assent. The Act is omnibus legislation which amends a number of elements of the…
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Global Markets Update
26 Jan 2021 Impact of new Luxembourg law on the issuance and settlement of securities using blockchain
On 26 January 2021 a new bill of law of 22 January 2021 (the "Bill") modifying (1) the law of 5 April 1993 on the financial sector (the "Financial Sector…
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GLOBAL MARKETS UPDATE
18 Dec 2020 IBA consults on future cessation of LIBOR
On 4 December 2020, ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA) launched a consultation on its plans to discontinue LIBOR after the end of 2021.
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benchmark regulation update
09 Dec 2020 Benchmark Regulation: ESG disclosure and low-carbon benchmark requirements published in Official Journal
On 3 December 2020, three delegated regulations (Regulations) supplementing the EU Benchmark Regulation (EU BMR) were published in the Official Journal of…
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global markets update
03 Dec 2020 IBA announcement of consultation on USD LIBOR cessation and related developments
On 30 November 2020, ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA) announced plans to consult on its intention to cease publication of USD LIBOR....
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GLOBAL MARKETS update
24 Nov 2020 IBOR transition: FCA consults on its new powers under the UK Benchmark Regulation and administrators look to bring certain LIBORs to an end
Administrators look to bring certain LIBORs to an end
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Global markets Update
16 Nov 2020 IBOR transition and tough legacy: draft US legislation published
In the global transition away from inter-bank offered rates, including LIBOR, recent developments in the US reflect a renewed focus on implementing a…
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global markets update
12 Nov 2020 ESMA updates Q&As for prospectus and transparency rules linked to Brexit
On 9 November 2020 ESMA issued revised Questions and Answers (Q&As) concerning the EU's Prospectus Regulation and Transparency Directive regimes in the…
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global markets update
28 Oct 2020 UK PRIIPs KID regime comes into focus: Financial Services Bill published
On 21 October 2020, the Financial Services Bill (the "Bill") was introduced to the House of Commons and given its first reading. The Bill is an omnibus act…
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benchmarks regulation update
27 Oct 2020 UK Benchmark Regulation and tough legacy: Financial Services Bill published
On 21 October 2020, the Financial Services Bill (the "Bill") was introduced to the House of Commons and given its first reading...
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benchmark regulation update
29 Jul 2020 UK BMR - UK government proposes extension to transition period for third-country benchmarks to 31 December 2025
Key points After 31 December 2020, the UK will have its own benchmarks regulatory framework, similar to that of the EEA. The draft framework contains…
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Financial regulatory update
28 Jul 2020 Prospectus Regulation: European Commission proposes amendments to the supplement notification requirements and extension to walkway rights period
Key points The European Commission proposes to amend the Prospectus Regulation supplement notification requirements to provide: Increased clarity as to…
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Benchmark regulation update
21 Jul 2020 Benchmark Regulation: adoption of ESG disclosure requirements and low-carbon benchmark criteria
On 17 July 2020, the European Commission adopted three delegated regulations (Regulations) under the EU Benchmark Regulation (Benchmark Regulation). The…
