Financial Transaction Tax

Proposed Directive could have significant implications for EU financial institutions and those transacting with them
FSA Remuneration Code Guidance

Final guidance issued
Prompt Response

FSA impose large penalty on firm for inadequate arrangements to protect client assets
CMAR & CF10a

CASS oversight function and reporting requirement in place since 1 October
Transaction Reporting: Zen

Hard go-live’ date is 13 November at latest
Large Traders

New SEC rule for Large Traders of US exchange-listed securities
FSA Action on Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes

Compliance officer fined following penalty on firm
Mercurius

Multiple failings led to prohibitions and fines for CEO and Compliance Officer
PFOF

Consultative Guidance on Payment for Order Flow
Retail Distribution Review Implementation

14 months to go