Occasional papers
Below are some of APCIMS' most recent occasional papers - to promote discussion, to lead opinion or in response to requests for our views. Below you can view the recent papers or follow the link to the archive.
APCIMS Budget Submission
Chancellor letter
Budget Submission
APCIMS Investment Manifesto APCIMS Investment Manifesto was launched in parliament as political parties considered their policies ahead of a general election. We have distilled key issues which affect our sector and have distributed this to key decision makers in political parties, government officials, the media and other key influencers.
Principal Issues of a More Principle Based Regime (a Preliminary Discussion Paper)
APCIMS Publishes Unbundling and Soft Commission Code for Private Client Firms
The FSA has published the attached on their website on "Planning for MiFiD"
Industry Process Guide for FOS Issues with Wider Implications
The Gilded Cage - gold-plating EU legislation into UK law and regulation Explains how the UK could find itself at a competitive disadvantage if it implements too strictly the EU’s nearly-completed Financial Services Action Plan.
The Good, the Bad and the Unfinished The Final Stage of the Financial Services Action Plan and the Lamfalussy Process - sets out the remaining obstacles to the completion of the EU's plan to create a single market in financial services.
Making the Financial Single Market Work - Priorities After the Financial Services Action Plan - six steps for the successful harmonisation of financial services across Europe.
Shareholder Rights - A Legal Comparison - the culmination of a four-year study into the rights shareholders enjoy in the different countries of Europe. The study is comprised of two documents - the main report and an appendix of tables which detail the differences between jurisdictions.