Derivatives update for corporate clients *

European Union - May 2 2013
The regulatory response to the credit crisis is having a profound effect on derivative markets. In this bulletin for corporate clients, we provide an…

Co-authors: Dina Albagli, Nick May , Shoshana Wainer.

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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, Clive Cunningham .

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Public bodies not obliged to provide cross-undertakings to third parties affected by freezing injunctions *

United Kingdom - March 21 2013
On 27 February 2013, the Supreme Court gave its judgment in The Financial Services Authority v Sinaloa Gold plc and others and Barclays Bank plc…

Co-authors: Christine Astaniou, Jasveer Randhawa, Andrew Lidbetter, Nusrat Zar.

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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, Patricia Horton, Clive Cunningham .

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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, Geoffrey Maddock, Clive Cunningham .

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