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June 10, 2024
European Financial Body Calls On UK To Clarify AML Reforms
A European body representing financial market participants has called on HM Treasury to provide more clarity in the Money Laundering Regulations through planned amendments, including by specifying the exact point when a firm must check a potential customer's background.
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June 10, 2024
Lib Dems Vow To Raise Capital Gains Tax For UK's Wealthiest
The U.K.'s third-largest political party vowed on Monday to raise taxes on the country's wealthiest individuals if it wins the next election, in a bid to raise £5 billion ($6.4 billion) for the National Health Service.
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June 10, 2024
DWF Guides Brown & Brown Buy Of NI Broker Rollins
Insurance giant Brown & Brown Europe Ltd. said Monday it has bought Oscar Rollins & Co. Ltd., a broker based in Northern Ireland, in a deal steered by its in-house legal team and DWF Law.
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June 10, 2024
10% Of Early Pension Dippers Regret Withdrawals
Approximately one in 10 retirees aged 55 and older who withdrew money from their pension before retirement said they regretted doing so, a retirement savings company said on Monday.
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June 10, 2024
What Tax Experts Hope To See In Labour's Manifesto
Labour's policy manifesto, expected to be unveiled on Thursday, will be studied by tax lawyers for more detail on the fiscal planning being carried out by the clear favorite to win the general election, including a final word on lifetime pension savings.
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June 07, 2024
Former Allianz Unit Exec Admits Role In $6B Fund Fraud
A former portfolio manager at Allianz SE's U.S. unit told a Manhattan federal judge Friday that he lied to investors about the risks of the German finance giant's now-defunct Structured Alpha Funds, admitting to his role in a $6 billion fraud.
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June 07, 2024
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
The past week in London has seen British broadcaster GB News hit with a libel claim by climate activist Dale Vince, MGM take aim at an immersive events company over intellectual property rights to the James Bond franchise, and law firms Stephenson Harwood and Bowen-Morris & Partners tackle a contracts claim by investment adviser Yieldstreet. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.
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June 07, 2024
Trio Make First Appearance In FCA's £8M Pension Fraud Case
Three consultants made their first court appearance on fraud charges in London on Friday to face allegations by the Financial Conduct Authority over an investment scheme in which victims lost £8 million ($10.1 million) of their pension savings.
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June 07, 2024
Financial Adviser Gets 8 Years For Legal Funding Fraud
A London judge sentenced a former financial adviser to eight years in prison on Friday after he was convicted of siphoning £5.8 million ($7.4 million) in secret commission payments from an investment fund in a legal financing fraud.
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June 07, 2024
'Squeezed Middle' Pension Schemes Urged To Be Flexible
Defined benefit pension schemes with assets between £10 million ($12.7 million) and £250 million are the new "squeezed middle" in the retirement savings market, Hymans Robertson has said, encouraging those plans to remain flexible amid the challenges they face.
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June 07, 2024
30% Of UK Workers Unsure How To Access Pensions
An estimated 30% of British workers are unsure about their retirement options and worry about how to access their savings, according to a study published by TPT Retirement Solutions Ltd.
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June 07, 2024
Swiss Finance Watchdog Issues New Cyber Warnings
Switzerland's financial markets regulator issued new guidance for all regulated firms on Friday, telling them how to manage cyber risks after finding that many are failing to take the right steps to prevent attacks, including those against the service providers they use.
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June 06, 2024
La. Commercial Property Co. Settles Storm Insurance Dispute
A Louisiana federal judge has dismissed a commercial property owner's coverage fight over windstorm damage after the company settled in arbitration with a group of 10 insurers.
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June 06, 2024
Broker Jailed For £46K Bouncy Castle Insurance Fraud
A former insurance broker has been jailed for two years after pocketing more than £46,000 ($58,900) by editing another company's contract documents to increase the cost of the insurance premiums paid by his clients, City of London Police said Thursday.
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June 06, 2024
5 Questions For Linklaters Partner Guillaume Couneson
Since European Union law negotiators gave final approval in May to the first worldwide rules on artificial intelligence, the pressure on global banks and insurers to prepare to comply has started. Here, Guillaume Couneson, a partner at Linklaters, tells Law360 that regulators are likely to focus initially on low-hanging fruit breaches.
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June 06, 2024
Pension Funding Levels 'Stable' Ahead Of Looming Election
The political party that wins the July 4 general election will is likely to operate within an environment of stable funding for retirement savings plans, a consultancy said Thursday, as it highlighted the "relatively" consistent levels of funding in the past year.
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June 06, 2024
Stranded Plane Claims Belong In Ukraine, UK Judge Says
A London judge ruled Thursday that a legal battle between insurers and aircraft lessors over planes that have been stranded in Ukraine after Russia's 2022 invasion should be heard in Ukraine rather than England.
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June 06, 2024
Lloyd's To Open Miami Office For Latin American Market
Lloyd's of London said Thursday that it will open a new office in Miami in September to strengthen its business in Latin America and the Caribbean, which accounted for 4.6% of its 2023 gross written premium of $2.7 billion.
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June 06, 2024
ProMarine To Act As Underwriter For Allianz
Allianz Commercial entered into a new partnership with ProMarine UW Ltd. Thursday, to provide comprehensive insurance for the smaller commercial marine industry of up to £10 million ($12.7 million) across the U.K., Ireland and Europe.
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June 05, 2024
Debevoise-Led Ambac Unveils 2 Deals Totaling $702M
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP-led Ambac Financial Group on Wednesday announced two deals totaling $702 million, as the insurance holding company said it agreed to sell its financial guarantee business for $420 million in cash and separately announced that it will purchase a majority stake in Beat Capital Partners for roughly $282 million.
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June 05, 2024
Gov't UK ISA Savings Proposal Gets Cold Shoulder
More financial firms on Wednesday warned that the U.K. government's plans to give consumers a new tax break for investing in U.K. companies was unworkable, adding it could conflict with the Financial Conduct Authority's consumer protection rules.
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June 05, 2024
Climate Risk Must Form Part Of Trustee Role
A quarter of pension scheme trustees want a new interpretation of their fiduciary duties to allow them to consider climate risk because doing so will help tackle the dangers posed by a changing environment, Lane Clark & Peacock LLP said Wednesday.
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June 05, 2024
FCA Research Access Plan Is Flawed, EU Finance Body Says
A group representing European financial firms said Wednesday that the Financial Conduct Authority's proposals to give asset managers more choice in how they obtain and pay for research are too inflexible, failing to make the U.K. more competitive.
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June 05, 2024
Labour's Pension Tax Plans Backed By Fiscal Research Body
An influential economics think tank has backed plans by the Labour Party to reintroduce the lifetime allowance, arguing that there should be a cap on the tax-free accumulation of pensions wealth.
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June 05, 2024
EU Financial Watchdogs Team Up With Cybersecurity Agency
The three financial regulators of the European Union signed an agreement with the EU cybersecurity agency on Wednesday to join forces to protect the pensions, markets and banking sectors in the bloc from cyberattacks and similar risks.
Expert Analysis
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When To Use Options Analysis In Damages Assessments
In both the U.K. and abroad, the discounted cash flow methodology is often considered the "go to" valuation approach when conducting a damages assessment. However, DCF is not always appropriate and damages experts should know when to use the option analysis methodology instead, says Ronnie Barnes of Cornerstone Research Inc.
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Opinion
UK 'Unexplained Wealth Orders' Will Discourage Investors
The United Kingdom has taken the unusual step of introducing significant retrospective powers that could unravel acquisitions and transactions from decades ago. The government's intentions are laudable, but its new "unexplained wealth orders" cast doubts on the U.K.'s appetite for foreign investment and may hurt national interests, says Simon Bushell of Signature Litigation LLP.
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Brexit: Bracing For A No-Deal Scenario
Once considered the “cliff edge,” the possibility of the United Kingdom exiting from the European Union without agreeing on a trade deal has moved from unthinkable to increasingly likely. Both sides are ramping up preparations for a no-deal scenario, which would have significant implications for businesses in all sectors, say attorneys with Baker McKenzie LLP.
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Considering Contract Termination Under English Common Law
The U.K. High Court Commercial Division's recent decision in Phones 4U v. EE is a reminder of the care with which contracting parties should consider their rights when their English law contracts appear to be failing, says John Laird of Crowell & Moring LLP.
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UK Corporations Face Growing Risk Of Class Actions
Recent years have seen an increased focus on class action litigation in U.K. courts, with a rise in high-profile and high-value claims being brought against corporate defendants. Furthermore, various factors suggest that the trend is likely to continue, say attorneys at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP.
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Goldman Sachs Decision Raises Bank Failure Questions In UK
Depending on your political beliefs, the U.K. Supreme Court's recent judgment in Goldman Sachs v. Novo Banco either illustrates the benefits of remaining in the European Union or highlights the dangers of not breaking free from it, says Ben Pilbrow of Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP.
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Opinion
A Revolution For 3rd-Party Funding In The UK
Only 10 years ago, third-party funding was an exotic black art at the fringes of appropriate behavior in the United Kingdom. Now it is formally approved and championed by Court of Appeal judges and there is a wide range of funding options available to practitioners, says Guy Harvey of Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP.
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UK Seeks To Balance Asset Protection And Protectionism
In response to the evolving geopolitical threats of the 21st century, the United Kingdom at the end of July began an initiative to enhance its powers to review or block foreign acquisitions of sensitive British assets. The challenge will be striking a balance between protecting legitimate strategic concerns and facilitating international investment, say attorneys at King & Spalding LLP.
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Is It Time To Prosecute UK Cos. For Human Rights Violations?
The idea of holding companies criminally liable for human rights abuses committed overseas has gained traction over the past decade. Though the U.K. government has made it clear that it has no immediate plans for further legislation in this area, calls for corporate criminal liability are only likely to get louder, say Andrew Smith and Alice Lepeuple of Corker Binning.
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6 Trends Will Shape Future International Commercial Disputes
The world of international litigation and arbitration tends to move slowly — however, I expect the pace of change to accelerate in the coming decade as six trends take hold, says Cedric Chao, U.S. head of DLA Piper's international arbitration practice.
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Fortis Case Confirms Viability Of Dutch Settlement Law
A Dutch court's approval this month of a €1.3 billion ($1.5 billion) collective settlement of claims brought by shareholders of the former Fortis shows that the Dutch Act on Collective Settlement of Mass Claims can be used to resolve transnational disputes on a classwide, opt-out basis, say Jonathan Richman of Proskauer Rose LLP and Ianika Tzankova of Tilburg University.
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UK Reflective Loss Rule Impedes Shareholder Recovery
The U.K. High Court's recent decision in Breeze and Another v. Chief Constable of Norfolk illustrates the great difficulty shareholders face when trying to recover loss caused by a wrong done to a company, especially if the company is unwilling or unable to pursue the claim itself, say David Gerber and Joshua Reynolds of Arnold & Porter.
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Opinion
Law360's Global 20 Doesn't Acknowledge Global Networks
While I read with interest Law360's report analyzing the top 20 global law firms of 2018, I also noticed it doesn't tell the whole story. Global networks of independent law firms compare favorably with multinational firms in terms of geographic coverage, legal expertise, and awareness of local cultures and customs, says Glenn Cunningham of Interlaw Ltd.
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Despite Brexit, Business As Usual For FCA
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has acknowledged that Brexit will present challenges, and will set aside some resources in preparation, but its business plan for 2018-2019 sends a strong message that there will be no let-up when it comes to detecting and prosecuting market abuse, says Ben Ticehurst of Rahman Ravelli Solicitors.
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The Final Word On No Oral Modification Clauses In The UK
The U.K. Supreme Court's recent decision in Rock v. MWB came down on the side of commercial certainty, establishing that "no oral modification" clauses mean exactly what they say. Nonetheless, the decision may lead to some problematic cases, say Kathryn Rowe and Peter McMaster QC of Appleby Global.