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What New UK Code Of Conduct Will Mean For Directors
by Gunnar Larson 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

What New UK Code Of Conduct Will Mean For Directors <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2284757?nl_pk=9aaa8…> The Institute of Directors’ new voluntary code of conduct is intended to help directors make better decisions and enable U.K. businesses to win back eroded public trust, although, with no formal means of enforcement, its effectiveness could be limited, says Sarah Turner at Eversheds Sutherland. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2284757?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2284757?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Moderate Retirement Pension Gap Rises To More Than £31K
by Gunnar Larson 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

Moderate Retirement Pension Gap Rises To More Than £31K <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286522?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Tom Fish U.K. households face a £31,500 ($38,700) average pension shortfall compared with the amount needed for a moderate standard of living in retirement, according to a report by Hargreaves Lansdown published on Tuesday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286522?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286522?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Mortgage Prisoners' Refused Appeal In £800M TSB Case
by Gunnar Larson 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

Mortgage Prisoners' Refused Appeal In £800M TSB Case <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286550?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By William Janes A group of former Northern Rock customers lost a bid on Tuesday to relaunch a preliminary battle in an £800 million ($987 million) claim against TSB Bank PLC, with a London judge refusing to allow them to appeal. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286550?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286550?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Retail Votes The Key To Deciding Investment Trusts' Future
by Gunnar Larson 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

Retail Votes The Key To Deciding Investment Trusts' Future <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286384?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Najiyya Budaly Investment trusts on the London stock market should work at persuading retail investors that they have viable plans to increase value for shareholders if they want to defend against activist shareholders moving in to seize control, lawyers say. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286384?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286384?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Reach Newspaper Group To Fill £5M Hole In Pension Fund
by Gunnar Larson 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

Reach Newspaper Group To Fill £5M Hole In Pension Fund <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286518?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Joel Poultney Publisher Reach PLC has confirmed it will plug a £5 million ($6.2 million) funding gap in one of its retirement saving plans after it discovered a "historical error" during preparations for a pension buyout. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286518?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286518?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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'Mortgage Prisoners' Refused Appeal In £800M TSB Case
by Gunnar Larson 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

'Mortgage Prisoners' Refused Appeal In £800M TSB Case <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286550?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By William Janes A group of former Northern Rock customers lost a bid on Tuesday to relaunch a preliminary battle in an £800 million ($987 million) claim against TSB Bank PLC, with a London judge refusing to allow them to appeal. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286550?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286550?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Climate-Related Financial Reporting 'Inconsistent,' FRC Says
by Gunnar Larson 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

Climate-Related Financial Reporting 'Inconsistent,' FRC Says <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286529?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Joel Poultney Britain's audit watchdog on Tuesday said the quality of the first round of mandatory climate-related finance disclosures by large British businesses was "inconsistent," but is set to mature as companies adapt to the requirement. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286529?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2286529?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Fwd: I want to share this with Gunnar
by Gunnar Larson 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

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Fwd: Spring 2025 Intake Application Deadline - EXTENDED!
by Gunnar Larson 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

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Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
by Peter Fairbrother 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7e0jve875o I'm in two minds about this, Ross definitely aided drug dealers etc, but iirc the trial was a load of bollox. Peter Fairbrother

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