Regulatory advice in financial services
We provide across-the-board advice to domestic, European and international financial institutions, advising on the scope and implications of the various regulatory regimes affecting them and how activities can be structured to minimise the compliance burden.
Where regulatory authorisation is necessary, we advise on and manage the application process including development of compliance and anti-money laundering procedures, monitoring programmes and customer documentation.
We provide advice on cross-border promotion and provision of financial services and products in conjunction with our experienced tax and inward investment teams. The single market continues to develop, creating many new opportunities for firms, including distance marketing and the electronic provision of services as well as the right to open branches and exercise 'passporting' rights to deliver services across Europe.