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Corporate crime update - October 2012
We are delighted to announce that we have expanded our corporate crime updates to cover a number of additional jurisdictions. Accordingly our corporate …
Our new firm: Herbert Smith Freehills
Today has seen the launch of our newly merged firm, which combines the market leading practices of legacy firms Herbert Smith and Freehills. The new firm …
Addressing the implications of non-EEA national depositor preference regimes in the UK
In certain non-EEA countries, if a firm becomes insolvent, the claims of depositors in the home country will be preferred above the claims of depositors …
Sanctioning directors of failed banks
On 3 July, HM Treasury published for consultation its proposals on "Sanctions for the directors of failed banks", requesting responses by 30 …
FSA confirms bans on product provider payments to platforms and all product charge cash rebates
The FSA published a consultation paper yesterday confirming its intention to ban (i) payments from product providers to platforms; and (ii) cash …
Proposed new Bank Indonesia rules on bank ownership
Indonesia is widely recognised as having one of the most liberal regimes in the Asian region for foreign ownership of banks. Currently, a foreigner …
Temporary suspension of sanctions against Burma/Myanmar
On 14 May 2012 the Council of the EU finally adopted the Regulation required to implement its Decision of 26 April 2012 to suspend, for one year, the …
New client guide: The long arm of regulation - responding to cross-border financial services investigations
Given the growth of cross-border financial services, regulators are increasingly seeking assistance from their overseas counterparts in investigating …
HS/LSE joint paper on reform of UK financial regulatory system commended in debate on second reading of the Bill
In debates in the House of Lords before the second reading of the Financial Services Bill on Monday 11 June, Lord Turnbull said: "I do not have …
Hong Kong: amended SFC self-reporting requirements to come into force 1 December 2012
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed its intention to extend the scope of the existing self-reporting requirement under …
China investment guide 2012
Herbert Smith is pleased to announce the 2012 edition of the China investment guide. The 2012 guide presents a concise overview of China's rules …
Hong Kong listed companies to be required to disclose price-sensitive information from 1 January 2013
The Securities and Futures (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 ("Amendment Ordinance"), gazetted on 4 May 2012, creates a new Part XIVA of the Securities and …
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