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Lloyds Fined £94 Million for “Unfair” Treatment of Mortgage Customers

11th June 2020
The FCA found that the banking group failed to take customers’ personal circumstances into account when they encountered financial difficulties.
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2020: The Year of EU Crypto-Asset Regulation?

2nd June 2020
The regulation of crypto-assets in the EU has, to date, consisted of a patchwork of national rules, with EU regulation only applying where crypto-assets fell within existing legislative frameworks. But pending the outcome of a European Commission consultation and the response to that feedback, it seems likely that 2020 will be an important year for the development of a more harmonised approach to the regulation of crypto-assets.
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How Can Machine Learning Help Us Keep Fraudsters at Bay?

29th May 2020
With law firms at a disproportionate risk of being targeted by cybercriminals, new technology must be adopted in order to safeguard company and client information.
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Second Legal Charges Explained

29th May 2020
Second legal charges, also known as second mortgages or second charge loans, refer to borrowing a second loan against a commercial or residential property that you own.
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Venezuela Launches Bid to Access $1 Billion in Bank of England Gold

20th May 2020
The central bank of Venezuela has launched a legal battle to force BoE to transfer the gold it is storing in order to combat COVID-19.
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The Serious Fraud Office and the Coronavirus Challenge

30th April 2020
As the UK government implements measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, the SFO will soon be called on to investigate allegations of fraud involving those new systems. Can it rise to the challenge?
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Cryptoassets: a Hot Topic Turned Hot Property

1st April 2020
The High Court's recognition of cryptocurrency as 'property' has sweeping implications for both insurers and digital traders.
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What Obstacles Does COVID-19 Pose to the Financial Sector?

31st March 2020
The pandemic's challenges to the economy are numerous and great. Here, we take a brief look at the greatest threats COVID-19 poses to businesses and the likely consequences.
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How the Senior Managers and Certification Regime Improves Accountability

19th March 2020
The aim of the FCA's new regulatory framework is to improve compliance and accountability throughout the financial sector.
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How Are Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcies Similar?

18th March 2020
Should you find yourself forced to file for bankruptcy, it is important to be aware of your options and the benefits they can offer you.
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