Regulation
705 white papers and resources
Regulation underpins the practices and procedures of every single activity undertaken by the banking and finance communities: from what information needs to be contained in a disclosure document through to what constitutes bribery. Regulation is increasingly in focus, as the world’s governments struggle to bring us all back to financial stability. Below you will find law and regulation white papers that will show you the latest developments and what you need to do so your organisation stays within the law.
Russia Goes Global - Beyond China, South East Asia Beckons Corporate Russia
Russian companies are increasingly finding opportunities to invest in South East Asia, particularly Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. This white paper reviews the region's attractiveness and the pitfalls that companies need to consider before moving into these markets.
Russia goes global: key investor issues in Israel and UAE
This white paper summarises key findings of a recent conference that focused on Russia’s globalisation strategy. This conference highlighted how Russian companies adapt when moving into new regions, the issues they face and lessons that can be learnt.
Funds regulatory timeline - key dates and measures
This at-a-glance timeline illustrates some key dates for the latest legal and regulatory changes affecting the funds and real estate sectors.
Impact of the AIFMD on investment companies
The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive will almost certainly apply to investment entities listed under Chapter 15 of the UKLA's Listing Rules. In this white paper, Nabarro's financial services team sets out some of the factors to consider about the AIFMD.
Hong Kong and Mainland China to provide for mutual recognition of retail funds
The HK Securities & Futures Commission and the China Securities Regulatory Commission are working together on the mutual recognition of retail funds authorised in Mainland China and HK. This paper provides details on the proposal for mutual recognition and analyses the practical implications.
Jersey Fund Offers
The extent to which an offer document for a Jersey Fund is regulated depends on the type of fund and how widely the offer document will be circulated - namely, whether it is a public or private offer. This white paper provides an overview of how to comply with applicable Jersey legislation.
Changes in money laundering requirements on the horizon
Combating money laundering and other financial crime is a pressing pan-global concern and a focus of the UK's regulators, with failings in this area carrying significant risk. This white paper reviews the latest issues of concern and proposed regulatory changes impacting the financial sector.
Banking crisis in Cyprus: Q&A on the new banking laws
Harneys answers frequently asked questions about banking in Cyprus in the context of the current banking crisis. Key issues discussed include circumstances under which the Deposit Protection Scheme is activated, which deposits are covered by the Deposit Protection Fund and depositor compensation.
BVI and Cayman funds - comparison overview
This table provides a basic comparison of key features of BVI and Cayman investment funds in areas including legal structures, types of funds available and regulatory issues.
Emerging themes 2013: A clean sweep for financial regulation?
Regulatory compliance and risk management continue to be a mounting concern for the financial sector. Set against a backdrop of increasingly aggressive financial services regulation, this white paper provides a series of short topical articles discussing key areas of focus.