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Proposed changes to the Takeover Code and a new Practice Statement This briefing sets out the proposed amendments to the Takeover Code set out in the consultation paper (PCP 2017/1) in relation to asset sales by a target company in competition with an offer, and briefly considers the new Practice Statement 31. The Panel...
P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin European Union (Withdrawal) Bill published; Taylor review; Discrimination and backdating pension rights; Whistleblowing; Age discrimination justifying caps; Supreme Court; EU nationals living in the UK Topics covered in this bulletin: New Law **STOP...
P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin Charges member-borne commission; Valuing pensions advice and risk warnings; Social Investment; Pension Schemes Newsletter 88; European Directives; FCA report; BHS; Regulator’s settlement 3rd Coats scheme Topics covered in this bulletin: The Watch List New...
FCA prohibits banks locking in future ECM, DCM and M&A business Briefing on FCA paper PS17/13 banning the use of clauses restricting a client's choice of future providers of ECM or DCM services, or M&A services On 27 June 2017 the FCA published policy statement PS17/13, containing final versions of the rules...
Competition and Regulatory Newsletter CMA launches consultation on leniency applications in regulated sectors CMA launches consultation on leniency applications in regulated sectors On 30 June 2017 the CMA published a consultation document and draft information note inviting comments on...
Data protection - or protectionism by the back door? This briefing is part of a series of publications on various data protection issues, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will apply to all Member States from 25 May 2018. This briefing is part of a series of publications on...
Scottish partnerships and the PSC regime This briefing highlights some of the main requirements of the PSC regime as it applies to Scottish partnerships.  The Scottish Partnerships (Register of People with Significant Control) Regulations 2017 (the “Scottish Regulations 2017”) introduce a regime...
The PSC regime: changes following implementation of the Fourth Anti Money Laundering Directive This note sets out a brief overview of the new requirements following amendments to the people with significant control ("PSC") regime and highlights some practical issues arising from the new rules. The Information about People with Significant Control...
Hong Kong Resolution of Financial Institutions - what it means for counterparties of financial institutions This sets out an overview of the Hong Kong regime for the resolution of financial institutions and what it means for counterparties of within-scope financial institutions. Hong Kong’s Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance came into effect on 7...
Hong Kong Resolution of Financial Institutions This sets out an overview of the Hong Kong regime for the resolution of financial institutions and what it means for counterparties of within-scope financial institutions. Hong Kong’s Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance came into effect on 7...