Banking & Finance
I'm Susan Younger, the Head of the Banking & Finance team, and I welcome you to our industry blog.
Our team of experts blog about industry developments, legal considerations, changes to the law, as well as commenting on interesting news stories and sector concerns. If you would like to discuss any of our blogs in more detail please contact me at susan.younger@morton-fraser.com.
Mortgage Market Review Q & A
With about a year to go until implementation of the Mortgage Market Review on 26 April 2014, the Financial Conduct Authority has published a series of questions and answers following their recent lender roadshows.
By: John Lunn
Published: 16 Apr 2013
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Separate representation - motion passed at Law Society of Scotland AGM on 22 March 2013
The motion to remove the exemption to the conflict of interest practice rule for Scottish solicitors which currently allows them to act for both a borrower and a mortgage lender in the same mortgage security transaction was passed.
By: John Lunn
Published: 26 Mar 2013
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Separate Representation - the second last word
On Friday 22 March 2013 the Law Society of Scotland's ("LSS") AGM will discuss the report of the working party on 'separate representation' and will vote on a motion to remove the exemption to the conflict of interest practice rule for Scottish solicitors
By: John Lunn
Published: 19 Mar 2013
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Lending - getting to the crux of it
We are delighted to assist the Chartered Institute of Bankers in their hosting of a talk by Alex Sanchez who is the President and CEO of the Florida Bankers Association tomorrow night in our offices.
By: Susan Younger
Published: 5 Mar 2013
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Paying the Price
Who will pay the price over mis-sold PPI?
By: Susan Younger
Published: 4 Feb 2013
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FSA & OFT Finalised Guidance on payment protection products
The FSA and OFT have now issued joint guidance on payment protection products following a consultation dating back to November 2011.
By: John Lunn
Published: 29 Jan 2013
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Fraudnet – the leading network of international fraud and asset recovery lawyers
I had the pleasure of attending Fraudnet’s Autumn Conference in Dublin last week. The Autumn conference saw many members get together to discuss hot topics in fraud and asset recovery.
By: Douglas Milne
Published: 4 Oct 2012
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Separate representation - latest update
The Law Society of Scotland (LSS) has released an interim report from the working group set up to look at the issue of separate representation for lenders in conveyancing transactions.
By: John Lunn
Published: 10 Sep 2012
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Proposals to limit payment surcharges
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has announced new proposals to prevent consumers being unfairly charged for using payment methods including credit or debit cards.
By: John Lunn
Published: 4 Sep 2012
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Surely one year we will be able to sip Pimms in the sunshine?!
I was delighted to run the 2012 Morton Fraser Tennis Challenge at Westwoods / Fettes College last night, which is now into its fifth successful year.
By: Keir Mitchelmore
Published: 16 Aug 2012
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