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New horizons: quantum computing and the banking sector In this article we provide a brief overview of the central tenets of quantum computing, before focussing on its potentially profound implications for the banking sector. The stage is set for quantum computing to bring about seismic changes in t...

The Legal 500: Blockchain Country Comparative Guide 2019 - Hong Kong chapter The Blockchain Country Comparative Guide aims to provide an overview of the law and practice of blockchain law across a variety of jurisdictions. This chapter relates to HK law. Please provide a high-level overview of the blockchain market in your jurisd...

Towards an AI powered UK in financial services TheCityUK launched a new report today which looks at how AI is impacting UK-based financial and related professional services. Ben Kingsley, co-head of Slaughter and May’s Emerging Tech group, was part of a work stream that oversaw production of the repor...

Data Privacy Newsletter - Issue 25 In this issue: Legal updates, case law update, regulatory guidance, enforcement overview, views from Brazil, Data Privacy at Slaughter and May Welcome to the summer edition of our newsletter. There certainly has been a season change in the political and l...

How should privacy teams manage AI? It takes a village The unprecedented growth of ChatGPT and the resulting increase in business uptake of AI means many privacy teams are having to adapt fast. They have an important role to play and are needing to address the heightened legal and practical challenges posed b...

Data Privacy Newsletter - Issue 26 In this issue: Legal updates, case law update, regulator guidance, ICO enforcement overview, EU GDPR enforcement overview, views from Australia and The Lens.hig Reflecting on the months since our summer newsletter, it does feel very much like we have star...

The Legal 500: Blockchain Country Comparative Guide 2024 - Hong Kong chapter The Blockchain Country Comparative Guide aims to provide an overview of the law and practice of blockchain law across a variety of jurisdictions. This chapter relates to Hong Kong law. Please provide a high-level overview of the blockchain market in your ...

Competition and Regulatory Newsletter: CMA consults on priorities for 2025/2026 as the DMCC Act comes into force Just over a month on from the launch of the new UK Government’s Industrial Strategy Green Paper on 14 October 2024, the Chief Executive of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Sarah Cardell, has set out how the CMA is rising to the challenge of pr...

Data Privacy Newsletter - Issue 27 In this issue: Legal updates, case law update, regulator guidance, enforcement overview, views from Switzerland, The Lens, and data privacy at Slaughter and May. Writing this newsletter in the spring sunshine, I have been reflecting on the fact that we ha...

Horizon Scanning: Crisis Management In 2024, a nuanced exploration of the risk landscape is more relevant than ever. While shareholder activism and cyber-attacks continue to pose persistent challenges, our series sheds light on new and emerging risks. These include strategic responses to ev...