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The PRA consults on Solvency II reform On 29 June the PRA published the first in a series of consultations (CP12/23) setting out details of its proposed implementation of “Solvency UK”. As highlighted in the Treasury announcement accompanying its recent draft statutory instruments,... The Transfer Pricing Law Review - 7th edition - United Kingdom chapter Preface by Steve Edge and Dominic Robertson for the seventh edition of The Transfer Pricing Law Review. UK chapter by Steve Edge, Dominic Robertson and Tom Gilliver. Given their economic importance, transfer pricing rules will be high on the corporate ta... Getting the Deal Through - Debt Capital Markets (United Kingdom) 2023 UK and EU legal and regulatory framework of the debt capital markets, and factors which influence the market, including the documentation and execution of transactions. The UK has very active debt capital markets known for their internationalism, sophist... The PCPD’s Softmedia investigation – a cautionary tale with recommendations going forward The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (the “PCPD”) recently completed its investigation into Softmedia, finding that it insecurely held personal credit data and improperly retained it. At a time when the PCPD is receiving an increasing ... IAIS consultation on the Insurance Capital Standard In June 2023, the IAIS launched its final public consultation on the global Insurance Capital Standard (“ICS”) before its proposed adoption as a prescribed capital requirement for Internationally Active Insurance Groups (“IAIGs”) i... The Banking Regulation Review - 14th Edition - International Initiatives Chapter This 14th edition of The Banking Regulation Review contains chapters on the UK and Hong Kong as well as on International Initiatives and an overview of the European Union. This chapter of the Banking Regulation Review summarises the most important intern... The Banking Regulation Review - 14th Edition - EU Chapter This 14th edition of The Banking Regulation Review contains chapters on the UK and Hong Kong as well as on International Initiatives and an overview of the European Union. This chapter of the Banking Regulation Review provides an introduction to the... The Banking Regulation Review - 14th Edition - United Kingdom Chapter This 14th edition of The Banking Regulation Review contains chapters on the UK and Hong Kong as well as on International Initiatives and an overview of the European Union. This chapter of the Banking Regulation Review describes the regulatory framework t... BLOG: Has the UK just reintroduced its 1.5% stamp duty charge on share issues? The short version: it seems that it has, with effect from 1 January 2024, as a result of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill receiving Royal Assent on 29 June 2023. What is currently unclear is whether that is a deliberate policy choice or an... Acquisition Finance 2023 guide: UK chapter A guide to the key aspects of acquisition finance in the United Kingdom (England and Wales). This article includes recent market and legal developments, together with an overview of the debt structures typically used and documentation considerations under...