Transforming Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing: The UK Government's Proposed New Models

In the complex and ever-evolving landscape of financial crime prevention, the UK government is poised to unveil a paradigm-shifting approach to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) measures. Jake Robson delves into the intricacies of the proposed AML/CTF models. We'll explore the context behind these changes, the key...

Unlocking the Future: The Transformative Potential of Synthetic Data in the Financial Services Industry

In the ever-evolving landscape of the financial services industry, data reigns supreme. It is the lifeblood that drives decision-making, innovation, and competitiveness. We embark on a deep dive into the world of synthetic data and explore its transformative potential in the financial services sector. Synthetic data, often dubbed the "data of the future,"...

Mastering the Art of Post-Merger Integration: Unlocking the True Value of M&A

Mergers and acquisitions are significant events in the corporate world, often seen as a strategic avenue for growth, diversification, and increasing market share. However, the real test of an M&A transaction lies in the post-merger integration (PMI) phase. It is during this critical period that companies have the opportunity to unlock the true value...

Manufacturing activity slipped to a 31-month low in December

December's manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to a 31-month low, continuing the sector's poor performance. Input shortages and a significant fall in new orders contributed to the decline in activity. With activity data for other sectors having been persistently weak, it appears likely that GDP fell again in Q4 2022. The survey...

Council forks out almost £5,000 for “offensive comments”

An employer – Rotherham Council – has been ordered to pay almost £5,000 in compensation after “offensive” comments were made to a disabled member of staff by his line manager. Gareth Matthews, Head of Employment, considers the implications of this case in more detail, particularly in light of the fact that the comments were made following a...

Crystal Ball Not Required

Company directors owe several fiduciary duties, one of which is to act in the best interest of shareholders. But to what extent does that duty to shareholders apply in the context of the financial health of the company? The award-winning commercial and litigation lawyers at ParrisWhittaker are experienced in advising company directors on their duties,...

7 Techniques To Enhance Your Marketing Email Click-Through Rate (CTR)

Do you suspect your email marketing strategy is ineffective? If your email click-through rate is disappointing, you are most likely correct. Let's face it: if your subscribers don't click your links, you'll have fewer leads and sales, which will reduce your income. That is why enticing more subscribers to click is critical. When we talk about email...

Independent European Firms Bounce Back in H1 League Tables

Independent law firms made a comeback in European M&A in the first half of 2022. Nine of the top 20 legal advisers on U.K. and Europe deals in the six months to the end of June were local Continental European firms, according data from Refinitiv. German firm Hengeler Mueller came second in the rankings, while Italian firms Legance Avvocati Associati,...

Elite Capital & Co.’s Rider Lucas Blintford Wins 2nd Place in Whilton Mill Championship Final

Mr. Adrian Blantford, Principal Manager, Lucas Blantford Racing Team, announced today that Lucas Blantford Sponsored by Elite Capital & Co. won second place yesterday in Whilton Mill Championship final. “Unbelievable drive at the weekend with a lot of eyes on Lucas but again showed composure beyond his age, so proud and honored to be able to call...

Supreme Court Narrows Availability of United States Discovery for International Arbitration

A unanimous Supreme Court on June 13 determined that 28 U.S.C. §1782 (“Section 1782”) does not permit United States courts to order discovery for foreign or international “private adjudicatory bodies”.  ZF Auto. US, Inc. v. Luxshare, Ltd., No. 21-401, 2022 WL 2111355, *3 (2022)(“ZF Automotive Decision”).  Rather, the Supreme...

CRO vs. CMO: What's the Difference and Why Does it Matter?

CRO and CMO are commonly-used abbreviations for Contract Research Organisations and Contract Manufacturing Organisations. Both of these company types support the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors by providing outsourced services. So what’s the difference between a CRO and a CMO? The difference is that Contract Research Organisations...

Home to Portugal's "mountain of stars".

Home to Portugal's "mountain of stars" and some of Europe's least light-polluted skies, the Alentejo region is best seen at night.A long twisting road leads up Portugal's highest mountain, and here, unlike many other European summits, visitors can drive right to the top. The peak rises 1,993m above sea level, and although its actual name is Torre (tower),...

Relegation ‘won’t stop Everton stadium’

When the final whistle sounded at Goodison Park On Saturday, April 9, the cheers from the stands could almost be heard a few miles down the road at Aintree where the Grand National meeting was taking place. Those cheers were followed by a collective sigh of relief as the 1-0 victory over Manchester United secured Everton three precious points in their...

AutoNews Now: Audi targets EV mass market with Q4 e-tron

Audi targets EV mass market with Q4 e-tron | GM, LG said to be planning Tenn. battery plant | Ford's electric CUV? | Geely mulls Lotus fundraiser | Honda's next Civic | A special NissanRead More

First Shift: Ford to launch 'BlueCruise' hands-free driver-assist system in Q3

Ford to launch 'BlueCruise' hands-free driver-assist system in Q3 | D3 oppose voting restrictions | Senate eyes quick chip vote | Mazda EV coming to Calif. first | Toyota promotes execsRead More

Why Coinbase's Trading Debut Is a Cryptocurrency Coming-Out Party

#styln-signup .styln-signup-wrapper { max-width: calc(100% - 40px); width: 600px; margin: 20px auto; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2; } SAN FRANCISCO — Digital currency, once mocked as a tool for criminals and reckless speculators, is sliding into the mainstream.Traditional banks are helping investors...

How to Use Technology to Prepare for Travel During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Even as vaccines make it safer to travel, planning a trip is becoming increasingly complicated.With coronavirus vaccines now readily available, you might have ambitions to venture far from home. Government officials, after all, say traveling is a low-risk activity for the inoculated.But the sheer amount of preparation needed to travel during the pandemic...

With Earnings Soaring, Wall Street Banks See Economic Boom Ahead

The banks said they released large chunks of money that had been set aside to cushion themselves from losses caused by the pandemic. #styln-signup .styln-signup-wrapper { max-width: calc(100% - 40px); width: 600px; margin: 20px auto; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e2e2; } The mood on Wall Street is decidedly...

Somalia’s President Extends Term by Two Years, Drawing Condemnation

His four-year term expired, President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed signed a contentious law that critics fear could plunge the fragile country into renewed, possibly violent, turmoil.NAIROBI, Kenya — In a highly contentious move, Somalia’s president has extended his own term in office by two years, drawing condemnation from the United States and other...

Phoenix near top in US ranking for industrial construction in 2021

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