Macfarlanes July 2019

31 Jul 2019

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Let me explain… the NCA obtains a fourth unexplained wealth order

On 24 July 2019 the National Crime Agency (NCA) obtained its fourth unexplained wealth order (UWO), which it announced on 31 July 2019....

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Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

30 Jul 2019

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Who, me? The Criminal Court of Appeal gives its backing to the "identification principle"

The Criminal Court of Appeal has given its support to the "identification principle" in its judgment dated 23 July 2019 in the case of R...

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Tom Marsom

29 Jul 2019

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New PM plans a radical rewrite of the UK immigration system to ease post-Brexit labour shortages

The UK's new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has honoured his pledge to explore an "Australian style points-based system" as part of a "a...

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Michelle Kirschner, Martin Coombes

26 Jul 2019

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FCA publishes final rules on the extension of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published its final rules on the extension of the Senior Managers and Certification...

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Mark Lawrence

25 Jul 2019

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Safety and culture change in the construction industry

The Industry Safety Steering Group ("ISSG") for building safety - chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt - recently reported on its findings on...

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Michelle Kirschner, Louise Bralsford

25 Jul 2019

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FCA provide update on evaluation of RDR and FAMR

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a call for input in May as part of the evaluation of its Retail Distribution Review (RDR)...

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Alexandra Green

25 Jul 2019

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FCA "Dear CEO" letter to wealth managers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its latest “Dear CEO” letter to wealth managers setting out its priorities and the...

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Lucy Urwin

23 Jul 2019

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Under control? Developments in the IR35 cases

Earlier this month, the Upper Tribunal heard an appeal against the First-tier Tribunal’s (FTT's) 2018 decision that former Look North

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Tom Mortlock

23 Jul 2019

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Phase 5 IM relief: BCBS/IOSCO today announced its recommendation to split the IM phase 5 implementation over a two-year period

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today issued a...

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Lora Froud

22 Jul 2019

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How to solve the problem of illiquid assets and open-ended funds

The "liquidity mismatch" question - the role (if any) that illiquid assets should play in the investment portfolios of open-ended funds -...

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Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

19 Jul 2019

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Unexplained Wealth Orders evolve as the NCA obtain new UWOs based on serious crime

On Friday 12 July the National Crime Agency (NCA) obtained a new set of Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) targeting the £10m property...

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Sindhuja Shriananda

19 Jul 2019

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Wellbeing in student accommodation

On Monday, the British Property Foundation (BPF) held a panel discussion about wellbeing in student accommodation, the effect of...

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Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

18 Jul 2019

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The subject of the UK's second DPA is revealed

On 16 July 2019 the identity of the anonymous counterparty to the second ever deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) agreed by the Serious...

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Stephen Robinson

17 Jul 2019

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New AIFMD pre-marketing rules to take effect in 2021

New EU rules regulating the pre-marketing of private equity, credit, real estate, hedge and other alternative investment funds (AIFs)...

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Andrew Cromb

15 Jul 2019

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Surprise "leaving" measure for intra-group EEA transfers

One of the surprise inclusions in last week’s suite of Finance Bill 2019-20 announcements was a proposal to allow corporation tax...

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Robert Ogilvy Watson

12 Jul 2019

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And meanwhile in the UK, activism meets SPAC

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are a common type of investment fund used in the US, but they also exist in the UK and can...

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Vidhi Mahajan

12 Jul 2019

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No "investment need": FCA moves to ban sales of crypto-derivatives to retail customers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Consultation Paper (CP 19/22) proposing to ban the sale of derivatives and exchange...

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Rhiannon Kinghall Were

11 Jul 2019

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Patchwork of digital taxes intensifies

The UK's push forward with its own Digital Service Tax (DST) intensifies following publication of the draft legislation that will bring...

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Robert Ogilvy Watson

11 Jul 2019

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"Despite Brexit" P2P transactions surge

The latest example of "despite Brexit" activity in the UK corporate world is a surge in takeovers of UK public listed companies,...

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Philip Swinburn, Lewin Higgins-Green

11 Jul 2019

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IR35 changes loom large over businesses as draft legislation published

From 6 April 2020, employers engaging contractors through personal service companies (PSCs) will be responsible for determining whether...

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David Jackson

10 Jul 2019

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Policy and penalties sharpen focus on building energy efficiency

Given the level of publicity and the amount of column inches filled on this subject in recent times, it should come as no surprise to...

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Gregory Price

5 Jul 2019

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Inheritance tax: will business property relief survive?

The Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) has just published an important review of the inheritance tax (IHT) rules. It recommends...

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Tom Marsom

5 Jul 2019

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Sweeping liberalisation of the UK immigration system mooted by Tory leadership contenders

The race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party, and therefore the next prime minister, has led to recent policy...

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Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

5 Jul 2019

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The Famous Five: the SFO agrees a fifth deferred prosecution agreement

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) agreed the fifth ever deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) in the UK on Thursday 4 July. It was approved...

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Rebecca Ashton

3 Jul 2019

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The future of senior living

Last week, Bisnow held an interesting panel event regarding the trends in the senior living sector in the UK.

When considering this...

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Lois Horne, Joanna Constantis

2 Jul 2019

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Warranty notifications and the importance of getting them right

Lois Horne and Jo Constantis discuss issues arising under English law governed M&A deals including breach of warranty and indemnity...

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Tom Marsom

1 Jul 2019

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Regional salary variations for UK work permits being considered by the Home Office

The Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, has asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), an independent group of economists and academics, to...

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Let me explain… the NCA obtains a fourth unexplained wealth order

Who, me? The Criminal Court of Appeal gives its backing to the "identification principle"

New PM plans a radical rewrite of the UK immigration system to ease post-Brexit labour shortages

FCA publishes final rules on the extension of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime

Safety and culture change in the construction industry

FCA provide update on evaluation of RDR and FAMR

FCA "Dear CEO" letter to wealth managers

Under control? Developments in the IR35 cases

Phase 5 IM relief: BCBS/IOSCO today announced its recommendation to split the IM phase 5 implementation over a two-year period

How to solve the problem of illiquid assets and open-ended funds

Unexplained Wealth Orders evolve as the NCA obtain new UWOs based on serious crime

Wellbeing in student accommodation

The subject of the UK's second DPA is revealed

New AIFMD pre-marketing rules to take effect in 2021

Surprise "leaving" measure for intra-group EEA transfers

And meanwhile in the UK, activism meets SPAC

No "investment need": FCA moves to ban sales of crypto-derivatives to retail customers

Patchwork of digital taxes intensifies

"Despite Brexit" P2P transactions surge

IR35 changes loom large over businesses as draft legislation published

Policy and penalties sharpen focus on building energy efficiency

Inheritance tax: will business property relief survive?

Sweeping liberalisation of the UK immigration system mooted by Tory leadership contenders

The Famous Five: the SFO agrees a fifth deferred prosecution agreement

The future of senior living

Warranty notifications and the importance of getting them right

Regional salary variations for UK work permits being considered by the Home Office