FCA confirms bans on payments to platforms and cash rebates *

United Kingdom - May 2 2013
The FCA has published its policy statement and final rules confirming that it will ban (i) payments from product providers to platforms, and (ii)…

Co-authors: Jenny Stainsby, Christine Astaniou.

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UK FSA ups the ante for listed companies with £2.4m fine for LDTR breaches involving inside information *

United Kingdom - March 22 2013
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published a final notice setting out its decision to fine Lamprell plc (Lamprell) £2,428,300 for…

Co-authors: Jenny Stainsby, Karen Anderson.

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Supreme Court confirms extended warranties can be regulated insurance products *

United Kingdom - February 18 2013
The Supreme Court has confirmed that extended warranties on consumer goods can be "contracts of insurance" falling under the regulation of the…

Co-authors: Jenny Stainsby, Alison Matthews, Geoffrey Maddock.

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Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill laid before Parliament - Regulator to be given power to enforce full separation *

United Kingdom - February 12 2013
The Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill (Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 4 February 2013. On the same day, the Government published its…

Co-authors: Jenny Stainsby, Karen Anderson, Patricia Horton.

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Regulatory reform – FSA proposals introduce unnecessary complexity into approved persons regime *

United Kingdom - December 19 2012
HM Treasury confirmed today that the Financial Services Bill has received Royal Assent.

Co-authors: Alison Matthews, Karen Anderson, Geoffrey Maddock.

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