In this context, Hong Kong is committed to taking action under the Paris Agreement to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. While Hong Kong has not enacted any specific ESG focused legislation, Hong Kong’s regulators of listed companies and securities and investment firms –the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the HKEX”) and the Securities and […]
Leigh Crestohl and Zuhair Farouki of Zaiwalla & Co discuss how India’s BITs recalibration is paying off. The 30th of November marks the 10th anniversary of White Industries obtaining an international arbitration award against India in a well-publicised Investment Treaty Claim. Whilst the amount of the award may appear modest compared to some more recent […]
On Wednesday, Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga found no evidence of an illegal conspiracy to stop trading of GameStop Corp, AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc and six other stocks. Investors claimed the brokerages and Citadel Securities LLC schemed to stop a “short squeeze” that was leading to losses in the billions for […]
In the past, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has too often struggled to spot those few unscrupulous advisers who seek to exploit the complexity of the pension transfer market for their own financial benefit. Of course, such financial benefits usually accrue to these unethical advisors at the expense of their own clients. Yet, too often, […]
According to court filings on Monday, JPMorgan Chase filed a lawsuit against electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla in a dispute over warrants. The banking giant is seeking $162.2 million plus interest, attorneys’ fees, and expenses. JPMorgan claims that Tesla breached the terms of a contract that was signed between the two companies about repricing the warrants. […]
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are tremendously beneficial: they enable donors to appoint one or more people as attorneys to help them make decisions or to make decisions for them. For anyone who, for any reason, can no longer make decisions about their affairs, an LPA empowers the attorney to act on their behalf - […]
Gelu Maravela, Partner at MPR Partners, and Daniel Alexie, Managing Associate at MPR Partners, explain why regulators are wary of the potential dangers of crypto and what can be done about such risks. Last month, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, gave a speech entitled: Is ‘crypto’ a financial stability risk? In a […]
What If You Cancel Your Loan Application Loans are great helpers when it comes to quick access to money, easy and paperless application, and reliable online lenders. Online application is what draws the attention of potential borrowers. Who needs conventional banks with their queues and high fees when you can fill out a form online […]
The claims were made in testimony at the trial of Elizabeth Holmes. The Theranos founder is on trial for charges of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud over allegations that she misled investors, medical professionals, and patients about the capabilities of Theranos’ blood-testing machines. Holmes, 37, denies the claims. However, if found guilty, she could […]
Jessica Harris, Associate at Hunters Law shares her opinions on the Autumn Budget. No targeted relief for sectors outside of retail, leisure and hospitality Firms outside retail, leisure and hospitality are desperately in need of Government support due to the impact of the pandemic, however firms hoping for drastic reforms in the Autumn Budget were […]
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