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EU sanctions update: EU extends sanctions against Syria, amends sanctions against Libya and Somalia; further developments relating to Ukraine/Russia
Our latest ebulletin summarises recent developments in various international sanctions regimes. At EU level these are relatively limited: The EU …
USA: Delaware Chancery Court finds bank's "unclean hands" bar contribution from co-defendants, orders payment of $76 million damages
On October 10, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster of the Delaware Chancery Court issued an opinion ordering RBC Capital Markets LLC ("the Bank") to …
Hong Kong Market Misconduct Tribunal imposes a 4 year ban on Tiger Asia and Mr Hwang
On 7 October 2014, the Hong Kong Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) made “cold shoulder orders” and “cease and desist orders” against New …
UK: The EBA clamp-down on role-based allowances: behind the headlines
As has been widely reported, the European Banking Authority has stated that many role-based allowances should now be treated as variable remuneration, …
Hong Kong regulators issue guidance for the protection of customer data in the financial services industry
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (the PCPD) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (the HKMA) have recently published guidance …
Herbert Smith Freehills launches new legal guide to "Financial Services Regulation in Asia Pacific"
Herbert Smith Freehills officially launched its new legal guide to "Financial Services Regulation in Asia Pacific" on 9 October 2014 in Hong Kong …
Corporate Crime Update – October 2014
Welcome to the October 2014 edition of our corporate crime update - our round-up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, …
EU: ECON vote in favour of Lord Hill as EU Commissioner for Financial stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
After a second confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Lord Hill's membership of the College of Commissioners was approved by 45 votes to 13, and by 42 votes to …
UK: FCA publishes some final changes (and further proposals for change) to the Sponsor Regime
On 26 September, the FCA published its response to its January consultation paper in relation to sponsor competence (CP14/2), together with a further …
UK: FPC seeks new macro-prudential tools
The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has recommended that HM Treasury should exercise its statutory power to prescribe two new …
US Federal Appeals Court limits extraterritorial application of anti-fraud provisions of US Federal commodities laws
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a lower-court's decision to dismiss a private civil action brought under the anti-fraud …
Hong Kong: SFC concludes consultation on code amendments for professional investors and launches further consultation regarding client agreement requirements
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has concluded its consultation on proposals to enhance the professional investor regime in Hong Kong. …
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