On a rainy morning in May, a packed room gathered on the top floor of our London office to celebrate women in aviation.

I was lucky enough to attend TXF Global in Athens last week, the annual jamboree of the great and the good of the world of export, project and development finance.

International Women's Day is a day to reflect on the progress we've made toward a more equitable future for women globally.

The FCA's investigation into Crispin Odey highlights the critical need for firms to uphold rigorous, unbiased governance processes in handling misconduct, particularly among senior managers.

Three recent cases act as a reminder that the CPS, HMRC and NCA, as well as the SFO, are actively enforcing the UK Bribery Act and conducting cross-border investigations.

The Court of Appeal in Manolete v White [2024] overturned a 2023 High Court ruling, affirming that courts cannot compel individuals to access occupational pensions to satisfy creditors, reinforcing the protections of Section 91(2) of the Pensions Act 1995.

The Regulator has issued its DB Funding Statement, which is aimed primarily at schemes with valuation dates between September 22, 2023, and September 21, 2024...

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC)1 has issued a call for evidence (the Call for Evidence) to collect views regarding the proposed endorsement by the UK government...

The ICO, FCA, and TPR's joint statement clarifies that retail investment firms and pension providers can send regulatory messages to consumers without direct marketing permissions, as long as these messages don't promote services. The tone must remain neutral, avoiding active promotion to comply with data protection rules.

The FCA's revised CP24/2 proposals address concerns about its 'name and shame' policy, incorporating firm impact into the public interest test, extended notice periods, and limited retrospective application.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposes a new Public Offer Platform (POP) regime to help smaller companies raise capital in London. Key changes include eliminating the need for an FCA-approved prospectus for offers over £5 million on a POP, making POP operation a regulated activity, and requiring comprehensive due diligence and disclosures. This aims to lower costs and streamline processes compared to the traditional prospectus regime, fostering greater access to capital for smaller

I attended the LMA's excellent Sustainable Finance conference in London yesterday. It wasn't just an opportunity for people to dust off their green dresses and ties.

In July 2024, we issued a legal update1 on the proposed introduction of the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill (the Bill) and mentioned that there would be a one-month consultation period.

In November 2022, we issued a legal update on Mainland Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 645) (MJREO)...

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Exchange) issued a public censure and Director Unsuitability Statement on 5 March against two former directors...

The UK and European asset management industry faces ongoing challenges due to high interest rates and low market confidence, resulting in capital-raising difficulties, fund mergers, and liquidations. Positive market sentiment and regulatory reforms could improve conditions.

Hot on the heels of today's announcement that the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB) has awarded nearly €720 million in financial support from the Innovation Fund's pilot auction to seven renewable hydrogen projects...

On 10 January 2024, the draft Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) Regulations were laid before Parliament (2024 Regulations)...

The EDPB's Opinion clarifies GDPR implications for AI models, emphasizing the case-by-case assessment of anonymization, legitimate interests, and the impact of unlawfully processed personal data, urging robust AI governance and compliance.

With generative artificial intelligence (genAI) popping up across the legal landscape, what will the impact be in the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market? The International Swaps...