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Government gives green light to Deferred Prosecution Agreements
In our earlier briefing we reported on the Government's consultation to introduce Deferred Prosecution Agreements ("DPAs") – a new …
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 …
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 …
Marketing of funds in the United Arab Emirates - new regulations published
The Securities & Commodities Authority of the United Arab Emirates has introduced a set of new requirements for foreign funds wishing to market their …
New US Executive Order in relation to Iran and enforcement action against two non-US banks
On 31 July 2011 Barack Obama enacted a new Executive Order 'Authorising Additional Sactions with Respect to Iran', which has immediate …
DFSA enacts new markets law 2012
The Markets Law 2012, which is administered by the Dubai Financial Services Authority ("DFSA") has been enacted and came into force on 5 July 2012. …
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 …
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 …
EU implementing Regulations for Iran oil embargo
On 23 January 2012, the European Council adopted Decision 2012/35/CFSP, setting out a range of new sanctions on Iran, including an oil embargo. Many …
Saudi CMA amends Listing Rules
On 22 January 2012, the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority ("CMA") Board of Commissioners issued a resolution amending the Listing Rules and Glossary …
Financial and trade sanctions against Iran strengthened
Three measures against Iran adopted on 23 January 2012 by the EU's Foreign Affairs Council add yet another layer to the extensive Iranian sanctions …
Amendments to Iran Sanctions
Further additions by the EU to those designated under the EU Regulation concerning restrictive measures against Iran (no 961/2010) have today been …
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