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Government takes Steps to Tighten Bitcoin Regulation

4th December 2017
News reports today indicate the UK government is intent on mounting a crackdown on bitcoin by introducing tighter regulation on the cryptomarkets. The Treasury said it will regulate the digital money and bring it in line with current anti-money laundering laws and counter-terrorism financial legislation. Reports suggest that under the EU-wide plan, online platforms that […]
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How is Regulatory Sandboxing Changing the Financial Ecosystem?

30th November 2017
Our next article in our Expert Insight section has been written by Stephen Cheeseman; with expert knowledge and vast experience in legal compliance and business leadership in the financial sector, he has provided us with interesting insights into how regulatory ‘Sandboxing’ will enhance the legal sector. With Sandboxing not being a newly coined word, Stephen […]
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Is the US Ruling the Investment Sector?

30th November 2017
  The investment sector requires attention to detail, to ensure you avoid any slip-ups. Adding to this, Matt Bruderman says: “There is often a temptation to take short cuts, but these rarely payoff and often cause more trouble and work down the road.” He shares his insights and core beliefs that ensure that the firm […]
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“It’s Not Personal, It’s Strictly Business”: Personal Guarantees in the Context of Loans

30th November 2017
When a personal guarantee is given in respect of a loan and the terms of the loan are later changed, this may cause problems for the lender if it seeks to enforce the guarantee. In the article below, Henry Evans, a solicitor at Gordon Dadds, will explore the law on this, as well as a […]
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UK Autumn Budget: Reaction & Insight from the Legal Sector

23rd November 2017
Yesterday Phillip Hammond delivered his second and, in some analyst’s eyes, crucial Autumn Budget for the UK.   With a range of Tax revisions, changes to the housing market and investment in technology and the NHS there has been some praise for the Chancellor’s proposals. But what are the implications for the Legal Sector and those […]
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Allen & Overy and Linklaters Advise China on its First US$ Sovereign Bond Since 2004

30th October 2017
Allen & Overy has advised the joint lead managers and joint bookrunners in connection with the offering of USD2 billion sovereign bonds by the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China. This is the first foreign currency bond offering by the Ministry of Finance since 2004. The USD2 billion sovereign bond issue consisted […]
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10 Ways Digital Technology Can Protect You From Fraud

27th October 2017
Criminals are working to out-do authorities on all levels, and one of the most common types of crime is fraud. This is because most of the time it happens right under your nose and before you know it, it's too late. Here Azizur Rahman, Senior Partner at corporate fraud solicitors Rahman Ravelli, talks to Lawyer Monthly about […]
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