November 2024 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Vacation Co. Denies Avoiding Wyndham Hotels' TM Royalties
by Gunnar Larson 29 Nov '24

29 Nov '24

Vacation Co. Denies Avoiding Wyndham Hotels' TM Royalties <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2265771?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Eddie Beaver A vacation group has denied that it is avoiding paying hotel chain operator Wyndham at least approximately $6.5 million a year in royalties and administration fees, claiming Wyndham knew that the group had no interest in using its trademarks. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2265771?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2265771?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Police Detain 32 People In Raids On €297M VAT Fraud Network
by Gunnar Larson 29 Nov '24

29 Nov '24

Police Detain 32 People In Raids On €297M VAT Fraud Network <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266866?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Josh White Police have detained more than 30 people in raids on a €297 million ($313 million) value-added tax fraud network that spanned 16 EU countries, the European Public Prosecutor's Office said Thursday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266866?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266866?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Ex-HMRC Compliance Officer Helped Husband Launder £3M
by Gunnar Larson 29 Nov '24

29 Nov '24

Ex-HMRC Compliance Officer Helped Husband Launder £3M <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266420?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Eddie Beaver A former compliance officer with HM Revenue and Customs has been handed a suspended sentence for her role in a £3 million ($3.8 million) money laundering operation carried out by her husband, the Crown Prosecution Service has said. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266420?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266420?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Barclays Fights 'Shareholder Rule' In Privilege Dispute
by Gunnar Larson 29 Nov '24

29 Nov '24

Barclays Fights 'Shareholder Rule' In Privilege Dispute <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266873?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Ronan Barnard Investors sought to prevent Barclays PLC asserting legal privilege over documents requested for disclosure in securities fraud litigation at a court hearing Thursday, after a judge ruled in a separate case that a "shareholder rule" exception to legal privilege did not exist. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266873?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266873?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Reworks Plans To Name Firms Under Investigation
by Gunnar Larson 29 Nov '24

29 Nov '24

FCA Reworks Plans To Name Firms Under Investigation <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266832?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney The Financial Conduct Authority issued "significant" revisions to controversial proposals for publicizing investigations of wrongdoing on Thursday, including a move to give businesses more time to make justifications to the watchdog before being named. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266832?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266832?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Former Finance Execs Must Pay £45M For Takeover Violations
by Gunnar Larson 29 Nov '24

29 Nov '24

Former Finance Execs Must Pay £45M For Takeover Violations <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266886?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Najiyya Budaly The financial troubles of three former executives of MWB Group, an investment firm that has collapsed, does not preclude them from owing £44.8 million ($56.8 million) in compensation for violating the U.K. takeover rules by deceiving shareholders, a court ruled on Thursday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266886?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266886?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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xNY.io - Bank.org's Escrow.com Account
by Gunnar Larson 29 Nov '24

29 Nov '24

Dear Jay: How are you? I hope you are doing well. xNY.io - Bank.org's security team has been hearing rumors of potential unauthorized access to our Escrow.com account. Possibly, hackers. Would it be possible for you to kindly confirm the account has not been accessed by unauthorized parties? xNY.io - Bank.org is sincerely greatful for our Escrow.com relationship, and we plan on being strong partners together well into the future. Have a great day, Jay! Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053

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What The Future Of AI In Financial Services Looks Like
by Gunnar Larson 28 Nov '24

28 Nov '24

What The Future Of AI In Financial Services Looks Like <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2264244?nl_pk=a94fc…> Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the global financial services industry, with a hybrid model likely to evolve where AI handles routine tasks and humans focus on strategy and decision-making, so financial institutions should work with regulators to establish ethical standards and meet regulatory expectations without stifling innovation, say lawyers at Womble Bond. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2264244?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2264244?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Banco BPM Rejects UniCredit's €10B Takeover Offer
by Gunnar Larson 28 Nov '24

28 Nov '24

Banco BPM Rejects UniCredit's €10B Takeover Offer <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266318?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Tom Fish Italian lender Banco BPM SpA has rebuffed a €10 billion ($10.5 billion) offer from its domestic rival UniCredit SpA, a move that would create the country's biggest bank, stating that the bid fails to reflect its profitability and prospects. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266318?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266318?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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BNP Paribas Banker Can't Boost £2M Discrimination Payout
by Gunnar Larson 28 Nov '24

28 Nov '24

BNP Paribas Banker Can't Boost £2M Discrimination Payout <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266332?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Adele Redmond BNP Paribas has defeated a London banker's attempt to inflate her £2 million ($2.5 million) payout for the mistreatment she suffered after raising concerns about equal pay, as an employment tribunal ruled that it would not redo its calculation of her losses. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266332?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2266332?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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