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'Positive' Pension Investing Said To Drive Saver Engagement
by Gunnar Larson 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

'Positive' Pension Investing Said To Drive Saver Engagement <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882878?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Joel Poultney Greater investment by pension schemes in assets like affordable housing or clean energy infrastructure would boost saver engagement and overall contributions, Legal & General has said. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882878?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882878?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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BoE Plans To Fast-Track Insurance Special Purpose Vehicles
by Gunnar Larson 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

BoE Plans To Fast-Track Insurance Special Purpose Vehicles <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882821?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sam Tabahriti The Bank of England on Thursday revealed plans to speed up the approval process for insurance special purpose vehicles used by insurers to manage risk, aimed at boosting the competitiveness of London's insurance market. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882821?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882821?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Chair Never Considered Resignation Over Whistleblowers
by Gunnar Larson 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

FCA Chair Never Considered Resignation Over Whistleblowers <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882856?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Martin Croucher The chair of the Financial Conduct Authority said Thursday that it did not cross his mind to resign over allegations of having mishandled whistleblowing reports. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882856?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882856?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Ex-Linklaters Pro Accused Of Lying To Dodge $25M Judgment
by Gunnar Larson 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Ex-Linklaters Pro Accused Of Lying To Dodge $25M Judgment <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882920?nl_pk=a94fc…> By William Janes A former partner at Linklaters LLP forged documents in an attempt to avoid handing over two homes to settle a $25 million judgment against him, lawyers representing a Saudi princess told a London court on Thursday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882920?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882920?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Syrian Refugees' Terror Finance Case At Risk Over Costs
by Gunnar Larson 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Syrian Refugees' Terror Finance Case At Risk Over Costs <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882831?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Ronan Barnard Syrian refugees must provide £1.6 million ($2.2 million) in security or risk having their case dismissed against two major Qatari banks they accuse of waging a "campaign of intimidation" because of their claims that the lenders funded a terrorist group. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882831?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882831?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Plans New Measures On Non-Financial Misconduct
by Gunnar Larson 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

FCA Plans New Measures On Non-Financial Misconduct <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882807?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Martin Croucher The Financial Conduct Authority said Thursday that it will set out new policies on non-financial misconduct such as sexual harassment before the end of 2024, as an executive at the watchdog warned that "cultural issues" remain a problem at companies. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882807?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882807?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Companies House Cracks Down On Misuse With New Powers
by Gunnar Larson 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

Companies House Cracks Down On Misuse With New Powers <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882834?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Eddie Beaver Companies House said Thursday that it has introduced new penalties for businesses that misuse the national register, the latest stage in implementing the U.K.'s sweeping anti-fraud reforms to tackle economic crime. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882834?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1882834?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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BREAKING: Conn. Jury Finds Oil Trader Guilty In Petrobras Bribery Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

BREAKING: Conn. Jury Finds Oil Trader Guilty In Petrobras Bribery Scheme <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1883161?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Aaron Keller A federal jury in Connecticut on Thursday convicted a former oil trader on charges that he sent millions of dollars in bribes through an intermediary to officials at Brazilian state oil giant Petróleo Brasileiro SA, also known as Petrobras, capping a three-week trial. Indictment attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1883161?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1883161?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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BREAKING: NY Appeals Court Casts Doubt On $489M Trump Judgment
by Gunnar Larson 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

BREAKING: NY Appeals Court Casts Doubt On $489M Trump Judgment <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1883141?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Frank G. Runyeon Judges on a New York appeals court expressed skepticism Thursday of a $489 million civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump, his sons, companies and their executives, raising the prospect that the fine awarded to the attorney general could be reduced or vacated. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1883141?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1883141?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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BREAKING: Ex-NBA Star Tells Jury He Was Duped By Ga. Businessman
by Gunnar Larson 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

BREAKING: Ex-NBA Star Tells Jury He Was Duped By Ga. Businessman <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1882908?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Pete Brush Former NBA superstar Dwight Howard told a Manhattan federal jury Thursday that an Atlanta businessman tricked him into making a $7 million investment that he thought was going toward the purchase of a women's professional basketball franchise, a promise that turned out to be "a slap in the face." Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1882908?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1882908?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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