FSA announces consultation on Remuneration Code guidance *

United Kingdom - August 11 2011
On 5 August 2011, the FSA announced a four-week consultation in respect of two proposed 'Dear CEO' letters, which set out further draft guidance to assist firms in complying with the revised FSA Remuneration Code (the "Code").

Co-authors: Mark Ife, Katie Russell, Tim Leaver.

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Draft Bill and White Paper published detailing sweeping reforms to UK regulatory architecture *

United Kingdom - June 16 2011
Today, the Government published a White Paper and draft Bill setting out its detailed blueprint for reform of financial regulation in the UK. 

Co-authors: Jenny Stainsby, Martyn Hopper, Karen Anderson, Nikunj Kiri.

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FSA publishes proposed remuneration code guidance *

United Kingdom - April 27 2011
On 21 April 2011, the FSA published a number of draft guidance documents to assist firms in complying with the revised FSA Remuneration Code (the "Code").

Co-authors: Mark Ife, Katie Russell, Tim Leaver.

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Emission allowances: spotlight on spot trading *

European Union - April 20 2011
The European Commission has announced that it will hold a stakeholder meeting in Brussels on 4 May 2011 to seek views on policy options to regulate spot trading in emission allowances.

Co-authors: Mark Newbery, Karen Anderson, Louise Moore.

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Client money and assets: emerging issues *

United Kingdom - March 31 2011
FSA fines for client money and asset failings continue to make the headlines.

Co-authors: Laura Reynolds, Karen Anderson, Patricia Horton.

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