BVCA ACCELERATE CONFERENCE 21-22 MAY 2024 BAFTA PICCADILLY
Our key takeways from the amazing British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) Accelerate Conference that took place last week at the…
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR IDENTITY CONFIDENTIAL?
Keeping one’s identity confidential in business and financial transactions can be driven by several reasons, each depending on the specific…
REGISTERING AS A VENTURE CAPITAL FUND MANAGER IN THE UK: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Registering as a venture capital fund manager (“RVECA”) with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) is now more straightforward than…
DOWN VALUATIONS IN PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS: GROUNDS FOR INVESTOR CLAIMS
Private equity funds, known for holding shares in private companies, have recently come under scrutiny for their valuation practices. Unlike…
REGISTERING A CRYPTOASSETS BUSINESS IN THE UK: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In recent years, the world of finance has witnessed a transformative shift with the rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology….
AUTHORISED FUND MANAGERS’ ASSESSMENTS OF FUND VALUE 2023: ACTIONABLE IDEAS FOR PRODUCT VENDORS
The FCA has released its findings from the most recent review of processes that Authorised Fund Managers (AFMs) use for…
EDINBURGH REFORMS: INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UK FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR
The UK government’s announcement of the Edinburgh Reforms marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape of the UK financial…
M&A IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR: A CHECKLIST FOR ACQUISITION LAWYERS
The following checklist highlights some of the key areas commonly considered by acquisition lawyers when conducting a due diligence on…
USE OF CASH FOR MONEY LAUNDERING PURPOSES: A MODERN-DAY PERSPECTIVE
How is cash laundered in the modern day? What steps do the authorities take, and what further steps could they…
PROOF OF WEALTH REPORTS: WHAT ARE THEY AND WHEN DO YOU NEED THEM?
A proof of wealth report (“PWR”) is a report prepared by a lawyer: containing a description of how you legitimately…