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How Proposed Private Share Trading System May Benefit Cos.
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

How Proposed Private Share Trading System May Benefit Cos. <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2294180?nl_pk=9aaa8…> The government's proposal for a private securities and capital exchange system intends to enhance market practices and risk tolerances, offering a significant way for firms to free up liquidity by allowing investors to trade existing private company shares, say lawyers at Mishcon de Reya. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2294180?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2294180?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Stephenson Harwood-Led Green Investment Trust To Wind Up
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

Stephenson Harwood-Led Green Investment Trust To Wind Up <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298283?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Tom Fish Jupiter Green Investment Trust PLC presented two options to its shareholders on Friday over its proposed liquidation and reconstruction after the environmental business investor was buffeted by long-term macroeconomic headwinds. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298283?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298283?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Gowling, Squire Patton Pilot £50M Pension Deal For Textile Biz
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

Gowling, Squire Patton Pilot £50M Pension Deal For Textile Biz <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298302?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Martin Croucher A German textiles company has offloaded £50 million ($63 million) of its U.K. pension liabilities to insurer Just Group PLC, advisers said Friday, in a deal steered by Gowling WLG and Squire Patton Boggs LLP. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298302?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298302?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Single Pensioners Face Retirement Shortfall, Insurer Says
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

Single Pensioners Face Retirement Shortfall, Insurer Says <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298296?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Joel Poultney Single pensioners in Britain on a full state pension have to make up an annual shortfall of almost £2,900 ($3,500) if they want to achieve a minimum retirement living standard, analysis published Friday by a retirement specialist company suggests. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298296?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298296?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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EU Watchdog Probes Bloc-Wide Fund Manager Compliance
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

EU Watchdog Probes Bloc-Wide Fund Manager Compliance <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298314?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Alex Davidson The European Union's financial markets regulator on Friday launched a bloc-wide probe with national regulators on compliance and internal audit functions of fund managers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298314?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298314?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Fwd: Gunnar, hello!
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

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UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298298?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Max Austin This past week in London has seen Spice Girls star Mel B's ex-husband bring a defamation claim against the publisher of The Sun, a hotel sue a former director convicted of embezzling its funds for breach of fiduciary duty, and comedian Russell Brand face a sexual abuse claim. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298298?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298298?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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5 Questions For Spencer West Partner Karl Foster
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

5 Questions For Spencer West Partner Karl Foster <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298336?nl_pk=9aaa8…> By Alex Davidson The Financial Conduct Authority's approach to enforcement and consumer protection has come up against government economic growth priorities and resistance from the sector to its proposals to "name and shame" companies early on during regulatory probes. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298336?nl_pk=9aaa8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/2298336?nl_pk=9aaa8…>

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Fwd: Elon Musk is Dark MAGA!
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Donald J. Trump <contact(a)win.donaldjtrump.com> Date: Sun, Feb 16, 2025, 8:09 PM Subject: Elon Musk is Dark MAGA! To: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> He wore my #1 best seller next to me in the Oval Office. Do you want one too? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [image: MAGA! >] <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kcFunDAQhp_G3IzMGNZw4JDW4ZKt2iqR0v…> CLAIM DARK MAGA HAT <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kU1vnDAQhn-NuRmZsfnYA4ekBFXqRm2VSF…> *ELON MUSK IS DARK MAGA!* *Gunnar, are you ready to join him and go DARK MAGA?* [image: MAGA! >] <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kU1vnDAQhn-NuRmZMWA4cNiUkEM3bapESp…> I’ve been flooded with requests for my *DARK MAGA HAT* ever since Elon wore one on stage. Now he even decided to wear it when he came to visit me in the Oval Office. They’re completely *SOLD-OUT* online, but I would NEVER leave you hanging. *So until 11:59 PM TONIGHT I’m holding onto one of the FINAL DARK MAGA HATS left in stock just for you! PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE. > <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kcGSnCAQhp8Gb1jYoDgHD7txPSSbSlK7VZ…>* CLAIM DARK MAGA HAT <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kU1znSAUhn8N7nDwIKILF0mNm6bTj6STTD…> [image: MAGA! >] <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kcuOnDAQRb_G7IxMGTAsWEzCsMlESTQjdZ…> While Elon and I are getting rid of waste, we would never get rid of these beautiful hats. *THEY’RE TOO GOOD!* Gunnar, if you order before tonight’s deadline, I may even sign this one for you… *So claim your DARK MAGA HAT ASAP and my team will ship it directly to your door! > <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kcuS2yoQhp8G7VChRteFFnMOo02cymUmmS…>* CLAIM DARK MAGA HAT <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kU2PmzAQhn-NuRmZMWBy4JAuy6FN1I-slK…> Thank you, [image: MAGA! >] <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kU1vnDAQhn-NuRmZMWDvgUMawqVbNVVWSt…> [image: MAGA! >] <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kU1vnDAQhn-NuRmZMWA4cEhLUKVu-qFESt…> Donald J. Trump CLAIM DARK MAGA HAT <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw8kU1vnDAQhn-NuRmZMazZA4c0hB6y_YgSKV…> Contributions to Trump National Committee JFC Inc. are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. All contributions are subject to the limits and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Contributions from corporations, foreign nationals (i.e., without “green cards”), federal government contractors, and other federally impermissible sources are strictly prohibited. Contributions made in the name of, or refunded by, any other person are unlawful. Paid for by Trump National Committee JFC, Inc., P.O. Box 509, Arlington, VA 22216. Not Authorized by any Candidate or Candidate’s Committee. You are receiving this email at g(a)xny.io Trump National Committee JFC Inc., PO Box 509, Arlington, VA 22216 donaldjtrump.com <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJxkkU2P2yAQhn8NvsWCwTb2gcO2bFSpqfqxK2…> If you'd like to change your subscription status follow this link. <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJw80MGPoyAUx_G_Bm81-ASBA4fuWi7bze6kTT…> Privacy Policy <https://email.win.donaldjtrump.com/c/eJxkkc2S0zAQhJ9Gvtklj-TIPviw4JgDoYDaVC…>

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Fwd: Should Elon Musk be fired? -
by Gunnar Larson 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Elon Musk Alert (via DSCC) <info(a)dscc.org> Date: Sun, Feb 16, 2025, 6:30 PM Subject: Should Elon Musk be fired? - To: <g(a)xny.io> Add your name before midnight.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ *BREAKING via AP: "Elon Musk tightens grip on federal government"* [image: Elon Musk] <https://go.dscc.org/go/21054?ask=5&t=7&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.i…> *We can fight back:**Sign on to DEMAND Elon Musk be fired immediately >> <https://go.dscc.org/go/21054?ask=5&t=8&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.i…>* ADD MY NAME <https://go.dscc.org/go/21054?ask=5&t=9&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.i…> We won't mince words, team: *Elon Musk is undermining our democracy.* He's gained access to millions of Americans' Social Security payments. He's "deleting" government agencies. *And experts say he's breaking the law to do it.* *Every day that Elon Musk remains in power is another day that America is in peril.* We've launched an emergency petition to make our voices heard, put our country first, and send Elon Musk packing. We need a SURGE of signatures from every corner of the country, but right now *we're short of our goal in New York!* *Please, add your name NOW:* [image: Live Petition] <https://go.dscc.org/go/21054?ask=5&t=10&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.…> *Demand Elon Musk be fired immediately >> <https://go.dscc.org/go/21054?ask=5&t=11&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.…>* ADD MY NAME <https://go.dscc.org/go/21054?ask=5&t=12&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.…> Thanks, Team DSCC * If you've recently responded or done so with a different email address, thank you! Online records may not be up to date, but don't worry -- your responses have been recorded. Derivative of photo <https://go.dscc.org/go/20747?t=1&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.io&addr…> by U.S. Air Force / Trevor Cokley, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://go.dscc.org/go/1271?t=2&firstname=&lastname=&email=g%40xny.io&addr1…>. [image: Chip in $5 monthly to flip the Senate] <https://secure.actblue.com/donate/support-senate-democrats-2025-q1-recurrin…> ------------------------------ The DSCC is the only committee solely dedicated to supporting Democrats in the U.S. Senate, and our work relies on grassroots supporters like you. If you'd like to make a contribution to support us, please *click here <https://secure.actblue.com/donate/support-senate-democrats-2025-q1?refcode=…>*. *Click here <https://go.dscc.org/signup/receive-fewer-emails/?t=5&akid=19597%2E26297126%…>* to receive fewer emails. *Click here <https://go.dscc.org/unsubscribe/unsubscribe/?t=6&akid=19597%2E26297126%2Ed-…>* to unsubscribe. Paid for by the DSCC | PO Box 96047, Washington, DC 20090 | *dscc.org <https://www.dscc.org/>* | Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions or gifts to the DSCC are not tax deductible.

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