JAC response to HM Treasury & Department for Business Innovation and Skills on Banking reform: draft secondary legislation

On October 9, the JAC responded to the consultation issued by HM Treasury & Department for Business Innovation and Skills on Banking reform: draft secondary legislation (issued in July) in relation to structured issues. The response strongly considers that ring-fenced banks must be able to distribute structured products, and, in addition, issue structured products provided that issuance is consistent with the limitations on simple derivatives.

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