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What is a collective investment scheme? The High Court gives its decision in FCA v Forster

In this article we examine the High Court’s decision in The Financial Conduct Authority v Forster & Ors  on what is a collective investment scheme (“CIS”) under the UK’s Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”)
14 February 2024

HM Treasury publishes Greening Finance Roadmap

We examine the Treasury’s new sustainable finance roadmap and its updates on the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements, UK Green Taxonomy, and stewardship
03 November 2021

Business Crime: developments to watch in 2021

After a year of unprecedented disruption, we consider recent major developments in the business crime sphere and what to expect in 2021
09 February 2021

Press release

Burges Salmon appoints heavyweight Fintech lawyer

Firm appoints fintech expert Martin Cook as Head of Fintech
11 January 2021

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Regulated funds: updates for fund and asset managers

Important updates on fund regulation in the UK, including the latest FCA guidance, changes to the Handbook and upcoming developments in UK and European regulation
03 June 2020

Pensions taxation: HMRC wins at the upper tribunal on in-specie contributions

In HMRC v Sippchoice [2020] UKUT 0149 (TCC), the Upper Tribunal decided that member contributions must be paid in money form to qualify for tax relief
21 May 2020

Press release

Burges Salmon contributes to ICLG to: Public Investment Funds 2020

The firm’s Funds and Financial Regulation team has contributed to the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Public Investment Funds 2020
20 April 2020

Blog

Financial services regulation: updates for FCA and PRA regulated firms (2019)

Important updates on financial services regulation including the latest PRA and FCA rules and guidance, changes to the Handbook and Rulebook and upcoming developments in UK and European regulation
18 November 2019

Taxation of loyalty payments - HMRC vs Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management

The VAT treatment of loyalty schemes has been complicated further by HMRC v Hargreaves Lansdown. We look at the legal issues and practical implications for companies and advisers

17 October 2019

FCA set to evaluate the Retail Distribution Review and Financial Advice Market Review

The FCA is taking stock on the development of retail distribution and financial advice markets in light of the RDR and FAMR and is seeking stakeholder input.
26 June 2019

A new regulatory agenda for the pensions sector

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have announced a joint regulatory strategy to address changes to the way people save for and take their pension.
14 December 2018

FCA Consultation on Handbook changes following a no-deal Brexit

A discussion of the FCA's Consultation Paper on changes to the Handbook to reflect updates to law in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
24 October 2018
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