Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing describes measures being taken in the UK and elsewhere to make ownership of companies, land and real property more transparent.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing looks at the new Settlement for the United Kingdom within the European Union agreed at the European Council on 17-19 February 2016. The Settlement consists of seven texts: a Decision and a Statement of Heads of State or Government and five Declarations.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing discusses the international summit on anti-corruption held in London on 12 May 2016 and what so far has emerged from it.
Debate Pack
This is a short overview of the issues that may be discussed in the debate in Westminster Hall on 3 May 2016 between 9.30 and 11am - Anti-corruption summit. The Member who secured the debate is Nigel Mills MP (Conservative, Amber Valley).
Research Briefing
This paper summarises the Commons' committee proceedings on the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill.
Research Briefing
This note describes the findings of the FAMR and the Retail distribution Review which preceded it. Both reviews looked at the way that advice on financial products is given.
Research Briefing
A debate on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to be held on 1 February 2016. This note provides some background to potential issues which may be raised. Further information can be found in another Library Note (CBP-07234)
Research Briefing
This paper provides background and commentary on the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill which has its Second Reading in the House of Commons on 1 February 2016.
Research Briefing
This note summarises the debates in the House of Lords on the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill.
Research Briefing
This note brings together resources on the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) being introduced in the UK.
Research Briefing
This note brings together resources on the Mortgage Credit Directive to be introduced in the UK in 2016
Research Briefing
This note sets out the development of regulation covering credit ratings agencies since the financial crash of 2008.
Research Briefing
This note outlines the introduction and purpose of the Market Abuse Directive and Regulation which has as its aim the prevention of insider dealing and the misuse of financially sensitive market information in the financial markets.
Research Briefing
This Paper describes the Solvency II directive which came into force in January 2016.
Research Briefing
The riots in London and other cities in 2011 raised serious issues about insurance liability and compensation. This Bill is the response.
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