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Libor deadline approaches as jurisdictions ponder alternatives

February 27, 2019

The end of the London interbank offered rate (Libor)is in sight as various working groups in different industry sectors and geographic regions develop protocols to transition to new benchmark rates.

UK and US work together to ensure smooth derivatives markets after Brexit

February 25, 2019

UK and US authorities are taking measures to ensure the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, no matter what form it takes, will not create regulatory uncertainty for derivatives market activity between the UK and US.

Proposed legislation could catapult EU ahead of US in whistleblower protection

July 2, 2018

Whistleblower protection laws usually come in the wake of corporate and accounting scandals.

US CFTC and UK regulator join forces to promote innovation in fintech

February 19, 2018

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have signed an arrangement to collaborate and support innovative financial technology (fintech) firms through each other’s initiatives.

Legal implications of US elections cause uncertainty for multinational employers

November 21, 2016

As the political and economic implications of the 2016 US presidential elections begin to become clearer, multinational employers in the financial sector should consider some of the potential legal implications of the Trump presidency on both sides of the Atlantic.