regulatory reform and the consumer credit regime
Our Finance sector group discuss the new regulatory reforms that will come in to force in April and the scheduled reforms to consumer credit in 2014.
View Articlethe mortgage market review update
Our Finance sector group discuss changes to the mortgage market which are set to come into effect in April.
View ArticleFSA and Treasury consultation on regulation of consumer credit
Our Finance Sector group highlights the recently published consultations on consumer credit regulation.
View Articleconsumer credit regulation update
Our Finance group provides an update on the consumer credit regulation and the details in the recently published consultation papers.
View Articlethe importance of culture in driving key behaviours in firms
Our Finance group highlights what the FCA expects of firms to ensure that the FCA meets its statutory objectives.
View ArticleFCA sets out new rules for the platforms industry
Our Finance sector group highlight the the recently proposed new rules on how platforms will be funded.
View Articlecertificates of acceptance
Our Finance sector group highlight the significance of lease agreements after the case of ACG Acquisition v Olympic Airlines.
View Articlecreditor duty to mitigate
Our Finance group looks at the recent case of Credit Suisse AG v. Arabian Aircraft and Equipment Leasing and the guidance it offers in relation to a creditors duty to mitigate.
View Articlethe enforceability of all-moneys guarantees
Our Finance group discuss the case of National Merchant Buying Society v. Bellamy and Mallett, which provides helpful guidance on the enforceability of all-moneys guarantees used to provide extra...
View Articlechanges to Consumer Credit Regulation – what every business needs to be doing...
Our Finance sector group highlights what businesses should be doing now in preparation for the transfer of consumer creidt to the FCA in April next year.
View ArticleFCA controls
Our Finance sector group discuss the recent fine of EFG Private Bank Ltd which shows that the Financial Conduct Authority is willing to take a tougher stance in relation to controls.
View Articlethe FCA's Interim Permission Regime has been launched this week
Our Finance sector group highlights the FCA's recently launched Interim Permission Regime.
View Articlethe Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) has arrived.. the devil is in the...
Our Finance sector group looks at the FCA's published consultation paper.
View Articlethe regulation of crowdfunding – long awaited FCA report and consultation...
Our Corporate team look at the FCA's newly published report and consultation on the regulation of crowdfunding.
View Articlerebates for Consumer Credit licence holders
Our Finance sector group highlights the recent transfer of consumer credit regulation from the OFT to the FCA on 1 April 2014.
View Articlenew Partner joins Blake Lapthorn banking team in London
Our Banking team in London has welcomed Russell Jarvis, a Partner with more than 14 years' banking and finance experience.
View ArticleOFT Consumer Credit Licence changes
Our Finance sector group outline the recent changes the OFT has issued to the consumer credit licencing regime.
View ArticleTwo new major appointments strengthen London banking team
Two experienced solicitors have joined Blake Lapthorn's London based banking and finance team to strengthen it's position as a leading firm.
View ArticleThe mortgage market review update
On the 26 April 2013 the changes to the mortgage market are coming into effect.
View ArticleConsumer credit regulation update
On the 6 March, HM Treasury and BIS published a joint consultation paper on the transfer of consumer credit regulation to the FSA in April 2014, and the FSA published its own consultation paper on the...
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