Macfarlanes January 2019

Richard Burrows, Benjamin Pape, Vidhi Mahajan

31 Jan 2019

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The FCA sets path for cryptoasset regulatory clarity by summer 2019

The FCA has published a consultation on the proposed regulation of cryptoassets, with the aim to issue guidance on the regulatory...

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Rachael Ashton, Laurie Fletcher, Sindhuja Shriananda

31 Jan 2019

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Build to rent: Where is the market headed in 2019?

On Tuesday we attended the Bisnow’s panel discussion on the future for build to rent (BTR) schemes and the general outlook for the BTR...

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Rebecca Ashton, Imogen Benson, Sophie Treanor

29 Jan 2019

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Pfandbrief and the future of long term valuations for lenders

Being able to accurately predict how a property asset will perform over a long period of time sounds like a panacea for any property...

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Tom Marsom

29 Jan 2019

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Freedom of movement to the UK will end on 30 March 2019 in the event of a no-deal Brexit

The UK government had previously announced their plans to water down the EU Settled Status Scheme in the event of no-deal Brexit. In this...

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Neill Blundell, Francis Bond, Max Hobbs

28 Jan 2019

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Turning over a new leaf: Cannabis, UK investors and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

The Macfarlanes Corporate Crime & Investigations team has published an article considering the recent legalisation of cannabis in...

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Sekou Taylor

25 Jan 2019

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Lack of transparency and control leads to 50m Euro fine

As the title suggests, transparency and control appear to be the issues at the heart of what is now the largest fine imposed by an EU...

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Michelle Kirschner

24 Jan 2019

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Senior Managers Regime: FCA consultation offers some flexibility

The FCA has published a consultation paper in which it proposes to tidy up some loose ends in the Senior Managers and Certification...

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Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

23 Jan 2019

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Three's company: third Tesco executive acquitted in SFO prosecution

At the end of last year we commented on a defeat in the courts for the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) as the charges against two former Tesco...

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Richard Burrows, Alex Edmondson, Dominic Sedghi

22 Jan 2019

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Will AI soon be preparing your annual reports?

The Financial Reporting Council’s Financial Reporting Lab has published the latest in its series of technology deep-dive reports,...

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Jamie Macpherson

17 Jan 2019

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Companies House guidance on registering charges

Companies House has published guidance on registering new charges created by UK companies (and Limited Liability Partnerships).

The...

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Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

16 Jan 2019

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The Lords of the Ring: the NCA flexes its statutory muscles to seize assets

I commented in November on the National Crime Agency (NCA) seizing some £400,000 worth of jewellery from Christie's auction house in...

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Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

14 Jan 2019

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Lawyers and accountants - where are the suspicious activity reports?

2018 was a record year for the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the National Crime Agency (NCA). 463,938 of these...

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Vidhi Mahajan

14 Jan 2019

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Crypto-assets present risk of regulatory arbitrage: ESMA

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a report last week on initial coin-offerings and crypto-assets.

The...

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Michelle Kirschner

11 Jan 2019

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Technology high on the FCA's radar for investment managers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its Sector Views which provides its annual analysis of the changing financial...

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Michelle Kirschner

11 Jan 2019

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Are your financial promotions fair, clear and not misleading?

Firms carrying on both regulated and unregulated business should take heed of the FCA's latest "Dear CEO" letter. In its letter, the FCA...

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Isobel Morton

10 Jan 2019

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Entrepreneurs’ relief: some light relief

Christmas may have been and gone, but it is worth reflecting on a festive gift (of sorts) from the Chancellor for individuals who intend...

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Matthew Ramsey

9 Jan 2019

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Data subject access requests - a salutary lesson

The £15,000 fine imposed on a company for failing to comply with a data subject access request (DSAR) is a salutary reminder that (a) the...

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Michelle Kirschner

8 Jan 2019

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A greener suitability assessment – European Commission publishes draft Delegated Regulation under MiFID

As part of its action plan on financing sustainable growth (see our previous publication, Sustainable finance: no longer a niche sector?)...

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Ashley Greenbank

8 Jan 2019

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Brexit - the final countdown

An important test of nerve on the path to Brexit (or perhaps not) may arise today.

A cross-party group of MPs (including prominent...

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Katie Bartlett, Lora Froud

7 Jan 2019

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Temporary permissions regime notification window opens

In December 2017, the Government announced that in the event of a "no deal" Brexit, it would introduce a temporary permissions regime...

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Vidhi Mahajan

3 Jan 2019

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Crypto market participants hold differing views on regulatory oversight

As 2019 begins the crypto market continues to face an uncertain regulatory future. Continual press coverage of dramatic price changes has...

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Rob Daniell

2 Jan 2019

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ISDA continues to seek a solution to manipulation of credit derivatives

As 2019 begins, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) is seeking to finalise the means to address concerns around...

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The FCA sets path for cryptoasset regulatory clarity by summer 2019

Build to rent: Where is the market headed in 2019?

Pfandbrief and the future of long term valuations for lenders

Freedom of movement to the UK will end on 30 March 2019 in the event of a no-deal Brexit

Turning over a new leaf: Cannabis, UK investors and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Lack of transparency and control leads to 50m Euro fine

Senior Managers Regime: FCA consultation offers some flexibility

Three's company: third Tesco executive acquitted in SFO prosecution

Will AI soon be preparing your annual reports?

Companies House guidance on registering charges

The Lords of the Ring: the NCA flexes its statutory muscles to seize assets

Lawyers and accountants - where are the suspicious activity reports?

Crypto-assets present risk of regulatory arbitrage: ESMA

Technology high on the FCA's radar for investment managers

Are your financial promotions fair, clear and not misleading?

Entrepreneurs’ relief: some light relief

Data subject access requests - a salutary lesson

A greener suitability assessment – European Commission publishes draft Delegated Regulation under MiFID

Brexit - the final countdown

Temporary permissions regime notification window opens

Crypto market participants hold differing views on regulatory oversight

ISDA continues to seek a solution to manipulation of credit derivatives