Family Owned Business newsletter ; February 2015
In this edition we look at strengthening the structure and governance of a family business.
25 February 2015
Financial Services Series - Issue 8
In this instalment of our Financial Services Series, we look at Significant Influence Functions and the SIF regime which will be replaced by a new Senior Managers regime for banks.
30 May 2014
Financial Support Directions downgraded in insolvency
Liabilities to pension scheme trustees that derive from a financial support direction (FSD) issued after a company has gone into administration rank alongside the claims of other unsecured creditors.
25 July 2013
Financial Services Series - Issue 9
Financial services regulation is a complex web of legislation, rules, guidance and case law. This briefing looks at how the FCA interacts with the courts when it comes to regulatory enforcement.
27 June 2014
Fire and Emergency Services ; safety law applies in the firezone
The Fire Service, Police and other Emergency Services should identify risks in the areas in which they operate such as Health and Safety laws when putting officers into dangerous situations.
12 September 2013
Flooding Update
Burges Salmon’s environment team considers key developments in flooding law including Flood Re and environmental permitting for flood defences.
06 April 2016
Focus on IPs - a summary of recent legal changes
We focus on a range of recent issues affecting insolvency practitioners from the fee consultation announced to a recent Court of Appeal decision on when a company may be considered to be insolvent.
30 April 2014
Financial Services Series - Issue 10
Last month the FCA published findings from its review of best execution and payment for order flow. We consider the key issues identified and the actions firms should be undertaking in light of it.
27 August 2014
Financier Worldwide's Antitrust & Competition Review 2013
Matthew O'Regan from our competition team contributes to Financier Worldwide Antitrust & Competition Review, providing an update on antitrust and competition law in worldwide jurisdictions.
28 June 2013
FAMR and automated advice
HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority jointly launched the Financial Advice Market Review to understand how financial advice could work better for consumers. We recall the key points.
26 November 2015
Family Owned newsletter - June 2014
In this edition we discuss how to protect your business against the effects of a divorce and retaining ownership of a business within the family, amongst others articles.
10 June 2014
FCA confirms that bonus cap will not apply to smaller firms
For Level 3 financial services firms, the PRA and FCA have confirmed in a joint statement issued 29 February 2016 that they will not require these smaller firms to apply the ‘bonus cap’.
08 March 2016