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UK Collective Actions Regime: Where are we now? Since December 2020, when the Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Merricks v MasterCard, the UK collective actions regime for competition damages actions has continued to develop at pace. This briefing summarises some key trends emerging fr... Regulating Digital Hub Welcome to the Slaughter and May Regulating Digital Hub. We bring you insight covering the changing landscape and competing interests around data, big data, competition and regulation. EU-UK trade deal – can we learn from other FTAs between geographic neighbours? Areas of disagreement between the UK and the EU have been addressed in free trade agreements, principally between close geographical partners This briefing, prepared by Tolek Petch, lawyer in our trade unit considers how the areas of disagreement between... The Future Relationship between the UK and EU The Brexit talks will result in London this week, with parties seemingly some way apart on a number of issues. This briefing, prepared by Tolek Petch, lawyer in our trade unit, surveys the state of play as at 3 July. As the UK emerges from its COVID 19 l... A brand new subsidy regime for the UK? Resolution of EU-UK negotiations on “level playing field for competition” may shape future UK subsidy regime. A key outstanding issue between the EU and the UK in the negotiations on the future partnership agreement is the implementation of a... Non-financial misconduct: five things we are thinking about Non-financial misconduct (NFM) is an increasingly hot topic in the financial sector. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) are currently consulting on measures to strengthen their regulation of NFM. This will ... Employment Bulletin - October 2022 Topics covered in this bulletin: Off-payroll working rules Redundancy selection criterion without consultation was unfair Settlement agreement did not prevent subsequent age discrimination claim Industrial action and minimum service levels Horizon ... Pensions Bulletin - October 2022 Liability-driven investment; climate risk governance and reporting regime; mergers and acquisitions; DC investment in illiquid assets; trustee diversity and inclusion; Pension Protection Fund 2023/4 levy In this month’s Pensions Bulletin, we cover:... Hong Kong Stock Exchange proposes new listing regime for "Specialist Technology Companies" The Hong Kong Stock Exchange issued a consultation paper on 19 October 2022 on a new regime to allow the listing of certain tech companies (termed Specialist Technology Companies) that do not meet the Main Board’s profit track record requirements.&n... A cryptoassets primer for corporate treasurers Cryptoassets have been touted as a way of hedging against inflation and boosting yield, offering a means of diversifying corporate investments in a challenging economic environment. Debate is ongoing as to whether cryptocurrencies could debase, or even re...