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VW: Prosecutors in Germany and France widen probes
March 9th, 2016
Prosecutors in Germany and France have broadened their investigations into the emissions scandal at Volkswagen. Authorities in Paris have opened a formal probe into “aggravated fraud” over the use of diesel engine devices that gave misleading emissions results. And ...
African legal sector receives USD 22 million in funding
March 7th, 2016
The African Development Bank has allocated USD 22 million to improve the continent’s legal expertise, assisting African countries’ access to justice when dealing with international investors. The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) has been granted USD 22 million, to ...
Restoring trust in transatlantic data flows through strong safeguards: European Commission presents EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
March 1st, 2016
The European Commission today issued the legal texts that will put in place the EU-U.S. The European Commission today issued the legal texts that will put in place the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and a Communication summarising the actions taken over the ...
Tullett Prebon: Update on the proposed acquisition of ICAP’s global hybrid voice broking and information business
March 1st, 2016
Further to the announcement released on 11 November 2015 (the “Announcement”) regarding the proposed acquisition by Tullett Prebon plc (“Tullett Prebon”) of the global hybrid voice broking and information business of ICAP plc (“ICAP”) including ICAP’s associated technology and ...
Cross-border business with US clients: FINMA announces conclusion of proceedings against Bank Julius Baer
February 10th, 2016
Cross-border business with US clients: FINMA announces conclusion of proceedings against Bank Julius Baer Between 2010 and 2011, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA conducted enforcement proceedings against Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. in relation to the ...
HSBC fined $470m for ‘abusive mortgage practices’ during 2008 crisis
February 8th, 2016
Settlement with US Department of Justice centres on allegations that bank ‘robo-signed’ thousands of foreclosure documents without reviewing paperwork HSBC has been fined $470m (£325m) for “abusive mortgage practices” in relation to the 2007-2009 housing crisis in which millions of ...
Commonwealth report calls for clearer legislation for virtual currencies
February 5th, 2016
Virtual currencies offer countries a cost-effective, fast and accessible alternative to settling financial payments, but unclear laws and regulations are preventing their responsible development and encouraging their exploitation by criminals, says a new Commonwealth report. Virtual currencies, which allow ...
EU Commission and United States agree on new framework for transatlantic data flows: EU-US Privacy Shield
February 3rd, 2016
The College of Commissioners approved the political agreement reached and has mandated Vice-President Ansip and Commissioner Jourová to prepare the necessary steps to put in place the new arrangement. This new framework will protect the fundamental rights of Europeans ...
Tullett Prebon informs regarding proposed acquisition of ICAP’s global hybrid voice broking and information business
February 3rd, 2016
Tullett Prebon has issued an announcement to inform regarding proposed acquisition of ICAP’s global hybrid voice broking and information business. According to the company’s announcement: Further to the announcement regarding the proposed acquisition by Tullett Prebon of ICAP’s global ...
Which country is the World’s Favorite New Tax Haven?
January 28th, 2016
The World’s Favorite New Tax Haven Is the United States Moving money out of the usual offshore secrecy havens and into the U.S. is a brisk new business. Last September, at a law firm overlooking San Francisco Bay, Andrew ...
