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A new study finds that dirty money remains easy to hide

Banks and corporate-service providers barely differentiate between clean and risky clients

Are you innovating to meet new regulatory demands cost effectively?

Meeting the demands of FCA’s proposed new ‘Consumer Duty’ when it is introduced later in 2022 will be the next big challenge.

What to consider when implementing a vaccination policy in your organisation

UK employers are not alone in this conundrum of how to approach vaccinations, and testing, in their workforces.

Don’t air your dirty laundry in public - social media and divorce

The same applies to e-mail passwords to ensure that these are kept secure.

European court rules companies cannot sue EU states over environmental laws

The case provides EU member states who wish to implement climate conscious policies a degree of security to continue those initiatives without the fear of arbitration from investors

Privacy and Data Breaches In the Cayman Islands

In this regard, it is important for Cayman Islands entities that process personal data are aware of their obligations under the DPA and are in a position to recognise and adequately respond to a privacy breach or notifications that occur.

Deutsche Bank faces €500m lawsuit in widening forex scandal

Spanish hotel group’s claim is tied to sale of exotic currency derivatives

Recovery During a Pandemic

Global recovery continues, but the momentum has weakened and uncertainty has increased

Pensions risk transfer: current trends as market picks up

While each deal has its own nuances, we are seeing an increased focus on several topical legal issues, from more bespoke contractual terms to increased engagement from pension schemes’ corporate sponsors and their advisers.

Remote/Controlled = The new trust equation

To chart these shifts, our second flagship Future of Work report draws on responses from leaders at more than 375 international employers to identify emerging trends and dynamics of the workplace driving employee activism.

Aspiring lawyers to hone their skills in Collas Crill Moot

The Moot involves pairs of students studying real-life legal case notes and applying them to a mock court situation.

Four Mayer Brown partners named 2021 “MVPs” by Law360

This recognition honors “elite” lawyers who, according to Law360, have “distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals.”

HSF Financial Regulation: Daily Update

The PRA expects to reassess O-SII buffer rates again in December 2023.

The Cayman Islands economic substance regime extended to partnerships

The timing for the first filing depends on the formation date of your partnership.

Financial Regulation: Daily Update

This analysis aims to provide Money Laundering Reporting Officers and industry practitioners with insights on trends and developments, which should help inform the arrangements and risks of their respective firms.

Real estate finance - Post COVID-19 trends across the globe

The asset classes which remain a favourite with lenders are beds, sheds, meds, and watts.

Trusts, turmoil, and the tropics – a Cayman Islands perspective

The impact of the pandemic on private clients has been the opposite: many have experienced increases in their personal wealth that have been nothing short of startling.

UK pensions industry aims for more say over managed assets

The Taskforce on Pension Scheme Voting Implementation (TPSVI), chaired by former UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association chief executive Simon Howard, was set up by pensions minister Guy Opperman to look into voting system issues.

Ridge Barker featured in Law360 discussing SEC probes exchange-trade products for investor risks

Ridge discussed the SEC’s probe and his concerns that it could lead to regulatory overreach.

Walkers and Tramontana Shortlisted for the Financial Times Europe Innovative Lawyers Awards 2021

The 2021 awards include 109 shortlisted entries across 14 categories submitted by 62 law firms operating in Europe.

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