Tag: Derivatives Mis-selling

FCA bans sale of cryptocurrency derivatives to retail customers

Following its investigations, the FCA has published rules banning the sale of cryptocurrency investments to retail investors in the UK after concluding that they are ill-suited for such customers. The FCA estimates that retail consumers will save around £53m from the ban on these complex financial derivatives which commences in January 2021.

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LEXLAW Raises Concerns with the FCA on its Implementation and Oversight of the IRHP Review & Redress Scheme

In June 2019, the FCA appointed Mr John Swift QC as an independent reviewer for the lessons learned review commissioned by the FCA’s board. The review of the…

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Graiseley Properties Ltd (Guardian Care Homes) v Barclays Bank PLC – LIBOR Manipulation Test Case

This landmark case involves claims by Graiseley Properties and Guardian Care Homes against Barclays Bank, alleging mis-selling of interest rate derivatives linked to LIBOR manipulation. It was the first English court case to address alleged fraudulent misrepresentation by Barclays related to LIBOR fixing. The case established precedents on implied misrepresentation and involved extensive evidence, including senior Barclays management. Legal experts are available to advise clients affected by such financial product mis-selling.