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FCA consults on changes to responsible lending rules and guidance following mortgage market study

On 26 March 2019, the FCA published Consultation Paper 19/14: Mortgage customers: proposed changes to responsible lending rules and guidance (CP19/14). By way of background, the FCA is concerned that some consumers cannot switch to a more affordable mortgage despite … Continue reading

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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following audits were issued during the week ending March 8, 2019.

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following audits were issued during the week ending March 8, 2019. Source: Office of the State ComptrollerLinks to material posted on the Internet highlighted in COLOROffice of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services … Continue reading

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FCA calls on firms to act following review of costs and charges disclosure in the investment sector

On 28 February 2019, the FCA published its key findings of supervisory work to assess the effectiveness of disclosure by asset managers and intermediaries to their retail customers. The FCA’s work was prompted by new disclosure requirements on costs and … Continue reading

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What Determines Whether A Matrimonial Home Can Be Sold Following A Separation or Divorce?

When couples get divorced or separated, one of the largest issues to deal with outside of those involving children can be what to do with the matrimonial home. There are typically two options that a couple can choose from. The … Continue reading

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Cyprus modernizes Trade Marks Act following implementation of the EU Trade Mark Directive

When it comes to Directive 2015/2436 (the new Trade Mark Directive, which had a transposition deadline of 15 January 2019), this blog has recently reported on the Finnish and Greek implementation thereof [here and here]. With Finland and Greece in … Continue reading

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