19 May 2016

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Blockchain application beyond Bitcoin – More than just cryptocurrencies

Most people associate the Blockchain technology with Bitcoin. What they don’t know that it has already moved on to the next level of applications in Financial Services and it seems every day other subjects are added to the list of things the Blockchain might be used for. Let’s have a look at the different areas: …

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FCA consults on UCITS V Level 2 Regulation

The FCA is consulting on proposed changes to the Client Assets sourcebook (CASS) and the Collective Investment Schemes sourcebook (COLL), following the adoption of the Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities V Level 2 Regulation (UCITS V Level 2 Regulation). The FCA is also consulting on minor changes to SYSC and consequential amendments in COLL …

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FCA publishes initial observations on Recovery plans

The FCA published a statement on its assessment of the compliance of firms’ recovery plans with the Recovery and Resolution Directive (RRD) – a comprehensive recovery and resolution regime that helps firms plan for recovery from financial difficulty – and reports on areas for improvement. The FCA outlined the key areas for improvement based on its …

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The FCA bans former compliance officer

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Mr Peter Johnson, former compliance officer of Keydata Investment Services Ltd (Keydata), from performing any function in relation to any regulated financial activity and publicly censured him.  Were it not for Mr Johnson’s serious financial hardship, the FCA would have fined him £200,000. The FCA has found that Mr …

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