Private equity in demand as nine out of 10 mid-sized businesses scale back expansion plans because of lack of access to investment finance, survey finds.
The FCA has published a policy statement (PS22/2) setting out amendments to the UK PRIIPs regime. The amendments clarify the scope of the UK PRIIPs regime, including clarification of the rules as they apply to corporate securities.
On 1 January 2019 the EU Securitisation Regulation (the "Regulation" or "Securitisation Regulation") began to apply. The Regulation is both complex and far-reaching, and contemplates serious consequences for failure to comply.
Securities lending - the temporary transfer of securities on a collateralised basis - is a major and growing activity providing significant benefits for issuers, investors and traders alike.