Nearly a year after joining the Financial Conduct Authority as CEO in 2020, Nikhil Rathi committed to making the organisation ‘more innovative, assertive and adaptive’. Two years later, some of this change is evident – particularly in its leadership.
Why did you want to become a lawyer? I always wanted to. I wanted to fight injustice. It began when I watched Crown Court on TV – although I wanted to be the judge rather than any of the lawyers. So, my first inclination was after watching a TV programme, and thinking ‘I want to …
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1. What are the key regulatory bodies and authorities overseeing the banking and finance sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and what are their primary responsibilities? It should be noted that regulatory bodies and authorities overseeing the banking and finance sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH)1 are established on the state level, ie BH level and …
1. What is your experience in banking and finance law in Portugal, and can you provide examples of cases or transactions you’ve handled? The banking and finance team of CTSU, a Deloitte Legal Practice in Portugal, has extensive experience in supporting clients with transactions and to advise on governance and regulatory changes to their activity …
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1. Could you explain the key differences between secured and unsecured loans in the context of Dutch banking and finance transactions? In a secured loan the payment obligations of the borrower are secured by security rights over assets of the borrower or a third party. In a bankruptcy scenario, a secured creditor can enforce these …
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1. What are the key regulatory requirements and compliance considerations for financial institutions operating in Switzerland? Any entity active in or from Switzerland in the financial sector, depending upon the type of activity, may become subject to regulatory approval requirements. A large range of legal, prudential and self-regulatory provisions aim at securing appropriate client protection, …
1. What are the key regulatory bodies overseeing the banking and finance industry in Nigeria, and what is their role in ensuring legal compliance? In Nigeria, the primary regulatory and supervisory body for the banking and finance industry is the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN authorises, regulates, and supervises banks and other financial …
Why did you want to become a lawyer and what drew you to the financial services regulatory side? As much as the law itself, it was the draw of international work that led me to the City and to Herbert Smith, as it was then. I had read languages at university and was excited about …
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1. Could you provide an overview of the licensing and registration requirements imposed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for foreign financial institutions seeking to establish a presence in Singapore? Foreign financial institutions looking to establish a presence in Singapore must consider a range of licensing and registration requirements based on their intended business activities. …
