Brexit process may be entering its fifth act, but final outcome still in doubt LeapRate

October 21, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Brexit process may be entering its fifth act, but final outcome still in doubt

If it were not for the last minute, nothing would ever get done, but with Brexit, last minutes keep coming without any final resolution. The entire Brexit process, including endless discussions, debates, and prognostications, is fast becoming as certain as death and taxes, but it appears that Boris Johnson, putting all of his “shenanigans” aside,…

March 29, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

The FCA confirms final rules for firms in the event of a no-deal Brexit

Busy Friday for the UK FCA. The regulator has earlier today confirmed that all companies acting in or from the United Kingdom are prohibited from selling, marketing or distributing binary options to retail consumers. Later on, the regulator released its final instruments and guidance that will apply in the event of a no-deal Brexit or an…

March 18, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Brexit Update: Last week was chaotic – Will this week be any better?

It was one more week of churn, as the Brexit train hurdled down the track to who knows where. Even after two years of divisive debates, we seem no closer to a final decision. The options remain: delay, leave, or stay, with the latter looking dimmer everyday. The March 29 deadline is fast approaching, however,…

March 01, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA publishes proposals to be used in case of a hard Brexit

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) yesterday published almost finalized rules and guidelines that would be adopted if the UK left the EU without a deal. Most of the proposed changes are based on the powers granted to the FCA by the EU (Withdrawal) Act, hence, they have to be approved by Her Majesty’s Treasury. The…

July 24, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

UK wealth managers warn of No-Deal Brexit consequences

The UK’s leading wealth management and financial advice association PIMFA has issued a notice which raises its concerns on the potential impacts of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, and how it will affect both private investors as well as PIMFA’s member firms. PIMFA is the leading trade association for firms that provide investment management and financial advice to…

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