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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...

SS&C Intralinks Sees Mergers & Acquisitions Increasing in 2021

SS&C Intralinks Sees Mergers & Acquisitions Increasing in 2021 Latest SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor forecasts an 18 percent increase in worldwide M&A announcements in H1 2021 WINDSOR, Conn., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC), today introduced results from the Q1 2021 issue of...

07 OUT DARK SKY® ALQUEVA In the top 100 of 2020 Sustainable Destinations

07 OUT DARK SKY® ALQUEVA IN THE TOP 100 OF 2020 SUSTAINABLE DESTINATIONS In 2020, Dark Sky® Alqueva reaches the Top 100 of Sustainable Destinations in an atypical year where rural destinations reached and conquered an important space in tourist demand. People began to feel the need for space, to have fewer people...

ÜNLÜ & Co advised on transfer of Anadolu Restoran shares to Birlesik Holding

ÜNLÜ & Co advised on transfer of Anadolu Restoran shares to Birlesik Holding Share purchase agreement has been signed for the sale 100% shares of Anadolu Restoran İşletmeleri Ltd. Şti. (“Anadolu Restoran”), (one of the leading pioneers in the QSR market) to Birlesik Holding Limited. Turkey’s leading investment services and asset management...

As Mentor by eDriving Passes 1.5 Billion Miles Driven, Analysis Confirms Program’s Ability to Reduce Risky Driving Behaviours

As Mentor by eDriving Passes 1.5 Billion Miles Driven, Analysis Confirms Program’s Ability to Reduce Risky Driving Behaviours Cape May, New Jersey – eDriving’s digital driver safety app, MentorSM, featuring the FICO® Safe Driving Score, helps risky drivers become safer behind the wheel in just six months – and further improves behaviours...

Selling Your Business: How to time your exit By Peter Gray, Partner, Cavendish Corporate Finance

Time is money – so they say. And when it comes to selling a business, it’s certainly a crucial factor when it comes to maximising value. But working out the perfect time to exit a business is often difficult. To help address this, Cavendish has produced the Definitive Guide to Selling Your Business, in which we look in detail at how to time...

Augusta Oversees Sale Of Finland’s Largest Wind Energy Project For Ilmatar

Specialist financial advisor manages sale of unsubsidised 211MW Piiparinmäki onshore wind farm by Ilmatar Energy to Glennmont Partners, negotiates 10-year Google PPA Augusta & Co. (Augusta), a specialist financial adviser to the renewable energy industry, has successfully overseen the sale of the 211.4MW Piiparinmäki onshore wind farm project in...

Augusta raises additional $115m for litigation and dispute funding

Investment in response to growing demand from lawyers Augusta, the UK’s largest litigation and disputes funder by case volume announces it has raised a further US $115m from a multi-billion-dollar US-based investment manager. In 2018, Augusta secured £150m from a global investment fund, to finance business growth and investment in funding cases....