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FCA case against CACEIS UK raises points of interest for practitioners
James Alleyne
19 February 2024
Immigration issues and the regulatory consequences for financial services firms
For firms regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), it is vital that the business – and its relevant employees – ensure that its conduct is without reproach in order to avoid supervisory or regulatory difficulties. This extends to issues of governance and administrative matters, as well as more obvious issues of conduct (such as, for example, financial misconduct) which often receive more press.
2 February 2024
Start dates confirmed for Skilled Worker salary increases and other changes
Yesterday, a ministerial statement was made which confirms the dates that some of the changes will start.
30 January 2024
Sponsor licence renewals out! Compliance audits in?
UKVI has abruptly decided to, in effect, remove expiration dates on sponsor licences and therefore bring about an end to sponsor licence renewal applications. Previously sponsor licences were issued for 4 years and had to be renewed through the Sponsor Management System (and a hefty government fee incurred).
6 December 2023
Family Value(s), estimated at £38,700 per annum
‘…the evidence is clear that strong, supportive families make for more stable communities and happier individuals. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the love of my family, the kindness they gave me, the sacrifices they made for me, and the values they taught me…’
19 June 2023
Dual citizenship and asylum claims: an increasingly common challenge
This blog post examines the issue of how having more than one citizenship impacts asylum claims in the UK.
