Does your business need to be authorised under UK financial services law?
Introduction Financial services law applies to a wide range of businesses. At one end of the spectrum it covers major financial institutions such as banks
UK’s only specialist financial services law firm – a new service for law firms
McDonnell Ellis is the UK’s only specialist financial services (FS) regulatory law firm. We work with other law firms without this specialist capability (or as
2023 Regulatory Outlook: 5 Key Trends
In our 2023 Outlook, we identify 5 key trends and developments in UK financial services regulation likely to define the regulatory year. We will further develop
The Edinburgh Reforms: Will they move the dial? Four key Q&As
On 9 December 2022, Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced a programme of reform designed to drive growth and competitiveness in the financial
Recognition from Chambers UK Legal Guide 2023
McDonnell Ellis LLP was again recognised by Chambers & Partners in its Chambers UK Legal Guide 2023. Brian McDonnell was described as working with investment
31st October Consumer Duty deadline for firms to document implementation plans – next steps
The Consumer Duty (Duty) is a regulatory initiative from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) which sets higher standards for consumer protection across the financial services
McDonnell Ellis LLP expands with new partner
Specialist financial services regulatory boutique, McDonnell Ellis LLP, has made a new partner hire. Richard Ellis joins from the Financial Services Regulation & Funds practice
UK to regulate most cryptoasset marketing
18 months after launching its July 2020 consultation, the UK Government yesterday published its Consultation Response announcing that it has decided to expand the scope of the
2022 Regulatory Outlook: the Top 10 Trends
In our 2022 Outlook, we identify 10 trends and developments in UK financial services regulation likely to define the regulatory year. We will further develop
NatWest – the beginning of a trend in money laundering prosecutions?
NatWest has pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to criminal charges brought against it by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in respect of offences under the
LIBOR transition headaches continue for smaller banks
While most firms are well advanced in their plans to transition away from LIBOR, the need to be ready to use alternatives to US dollar LIBOR for most new trades by end-2021 is still posing challenges for some smaller market participants
Marketing puff by Lloyds Bank leads to FCA’s second largest fine since 2019
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently fined Lloyds Bank General Insurance (LGBI), St Andrew’s Insurance Plc, Lloyds Bank Insurance Services Ltd and Halifax General Insurance
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