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Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers - Episode 5: Social Impact Group, featuring Women for Women International
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In this final episode of Voices for Change season one, Justin Farrance is joined by Hilde van der Baan, A&O’s Social Impact Group partner and Sara Bowcutt, Managing Director of Women for Women International UK. Hilde and Sara share their thoughts on the importance of engaging with men on global issues impacting women, how everyone has the power to …
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Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 4, Part 2: interview with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Standard Chartered Bank (video)
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In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank joins Justin Farrance. Sandie was told at the age of eight that ‘little black girls like you don’t become judges’. Having ignored the naysayers and risen to be listed by Powerlist as one of the most influential people of African a…
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Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 4, Part 2: interview with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Standard Chartered Bank
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In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank joins Justin Farrance. Sandie was told at the age of eight that ‘little black girls like you don’t become judges’. Having ignored the naysayers and risen to be listed by Powerlist as one of the most influential people of African a…
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Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 4: interview with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Standard Chartered Bank
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In this episode, Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank joins Justin Farrance. Sandie was told at the age of eight that ‘little black girls like you don’t become judges’. Having ignored the naysayers and risen to be listed by Powerlist as one of the most influential people of African and African Caribbean heritage in…
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Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 4: interview with Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Standard Chartered Bank (video)
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In this episode, Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank joins Justin Farrance. Sandie was told at the age of eight that ‘little black girls’ like you don’t become judges. Having ignored the naysayers and risen to be listed by Powerlist as one of the most influential people of African and African Caribbean heritage in…
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Pillar Two and structured finance – What impact is the new global minimum rate of tax having on structured finance transactions?
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In this podcast, our tax experts look into the implications of Pillar Two, the OECD/G20’s initiative to introduce a global minimum tax, for structured finance transactions. Tax partners Chris Harrison, Esther Lemmon and Charles Yorke speak to tax knowledge counsel Brin Rajathurai about various topics including: A recap of the global minimum tax – w…
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A conversation with East Asian Leaders at A&O, presented by SEAL
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In this podcast, Godwin Tan and Vicky Chen from A&O’s Society of East Asian Lawyers (SEAL) chat with Grace Wang and Miao Wang, two recently promoted A&O partners based in New York and Luxembourg respectively. Grace and Miao discuss their career journeys, the challenges and opportunities they faced as lawyers of East Asian ethnicity, and their advic…
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2024 Outlook on global ESG and sustainability regulatory developments
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In this podcast, members from our global ESG and sustainability team discuss what lies ahead on the sustainability agenda and the key regulatory developments to watch in 2024. The main themes include: Political and economic drivers of market activity and regulation, including the implications of 2024's “year of elections” and of the commitments mad…
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Reverse hybrid mismatches: A-Tad too complex?
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In this episode, Johanna Tschurtschenthaler (Counsel, Tax), Stephanie Yiolitou (Senior Associate, Tax) and Chiara Wolf (Junior Associate, Tax) uncover the impact of ATAD 2’s reverse hybrid mismatch rule on Luxembourg fund structures and dive deep into the implications of this rule for Luxembourg fund entities. They share best practices related to t…
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Global M&A Talk: Key U.S. tech M&A and regulatory trends
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Join Allen & Overy U.S M&A partner Dario de Martino, Senior Counsel Kuang Chiang, Associate Puja Patel and Associate Mara Goodman, and as they analyze key tech M&A and regulatory trends of 2023 and discuss predictions for 2024. The panel discusses the downturn in tech M&A during 2023, attributing it to macroeconomic factors, including geopolitical …
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Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 3, part 2: interview with Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs
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In this episode, we continue our discussion with Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director and Global Head of Policy and Document who shares his career journey and insights, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership and theories including stereotype threat.Allen & Overy
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Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 3, part 2: interview with Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs (video)
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In this episode, we continue our discussion with Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director and Global Head of Policy and Document who shares his career journey and insights, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership and theories including stereotype threat.Allen & Overy
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Great Fund Insights: New Year, New Regulation – What does the funds and asset management regulatory landscape look like as we enter 2024?
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In this podcast Emma Danforth, Vittoria Faraone and Joseph Ray discuss some of the key European and UK regulatory changes on the horizon which asset managers and funds should have on their radar as we move towards 2024, including the hot topics of ESG, AIFMD II and retailisation of funds. This podcast forms part of the Great Fund Insights series, a…
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Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 3, part 1: interview with Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs
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In this episode, Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director and Global Head of Policy and Document joins Justin Farrance to share his career journey and insights, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership and theories including stereotype threat. Part 1 of the discussion is available to watch now, with part 2 being released on Monday 15t…
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Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers – Episode 3, part 1: interview with Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs (video)
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In this episode, Tuvia Borok, Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director and Global Head of Policy and Document joins Justin Farrance to share his career journey and insights, as well as the importance of inclusive leadership and theories including stereotype threat. Part 1 of the discussion is available to watch now, with part 2 being released on Monday 15t…
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Deconstructing Crypto Episode 9: AI and the Gamification of Financial Markets
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Todd Fishman and Gene Ingoglia are back with the first episode of Deconstructing Crypto in 2024. In this new episode, Todd and Gene review the rapid transformation of financial markets in 2023 and the opportunities and challenges driven by two interrelated forces: the gamification of trading and the rise of artificial intelligence. Gamification inf…
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UK tax incentives for sustainable investments is the first in a series of podcasts from the Allen & Overy tax team, exploring how tax incentives are used to incentivise sustainable behaviour. Each podcast in the series will focus on a different jurisdiction, with this initial podcast looking at the latest position in the United Kingdom. Governments…
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Market Horizons podcast: The fork in the road – divergence of the EU and UK prospectus regimes (Part 2)
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In this episode of our Market Horizons podcast series, partner Amanda Thomas (London) and counsel Jennifer Cresswell (London) from our International Capital Markets practice return to the topic of the divergence ahead in the prospectus space from a debt security perspective. Together they aim to identify possible areas of divergence from an EU and …
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In episode 8 of Deconstructing Crypto, Todd Fishman and Gene Ingoglia break down the trial of FTZ founder Sam Bankman-Fried, in which a federal jury found him guilty of seven counts of fraud. This is the most high profile case in the crypto space, and has sent shockwaves through the market. Todd and Gene explain the charges filed against Sam Bankma…
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Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 - perspectives part 2
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The Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 has the potential to transform trade finance by permitting market participants to ditch paper documentation and move to digital. Last week’s episode explored the background, rationale and implications of the Act. This time, our panel turns their attention to practical aspects of complying with the new law and…
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Key issues to watch at COP28
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COP 28 is a significant milestone. Not only will the conference hear the findings of the first-ever Global Stocktake, which reviews progress against the goals of the Paris Agreement, but extensive discussions are expected around the future of fossil fuels and the significant scale-up of renewables. Financing will remain a central theme, notably the…
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Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 - perspectives part 1
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The Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 has the potential to transform trade finance by solving a piece of the puzzle that will permit market participants to ditch paper trade documentation and move to digital. It is still early days for this legislation, and making the most of the opportunity it provides will require collaboration across all playe…
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The current state of play for foreign financial services providers in Australia
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Jason Denisenko, Christopher Scarf and Vivien Liu from our regulatory team in Sydney summarise the latest developments in the saga that is Australia’s financial services licensing regime. They briefly discuss the new proposed forms of relief and exemptions available to foreign financial services providers, how they will be applicable and some of th…
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Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers - Episode 2, Black Founders Fund collaboration
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Join Justin Farrance, A&O’s DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues from across A&O, as well as clients and alumni about their personal stories, commitment on DE&I and advice for others to learn from. In this episode, partner, Will Samengo–Turner and guest Precious Oyelade talk to Justin about their journey and in particular, the firm’s collab…
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Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers - Episode 2, Black Founders Fund collaboration (video)
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Join Justin Farrance, A&O’s DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues from across A&O, as well as clients and alumni about their personal stories, commitment on DE&I and advice for others to learn from. In this episode, partner, Will Samengo–Turner and guest Precious Oyelade talk to Justin about their journey and in particular, the firm’s collab…
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Podcast: Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) in Australia: key things you need to know
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In this podcast, our colleagues at A&O Consulting discuss the importance of getting your FAR implementation right, so that your accountable persons are set up for success and your internal processes are designed to be sensible and effective. Some of the key areas that will be crucial for accountable entities to consider during the transition period…
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Annual reports and AGMs – planning for the coming season
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In this podcast our team of A&O experts bring you up to speed with the key issues company secretaries and their teams need to think about when preparing for their next Annual Report and AGM, and discuss some of the developments on the horizon. Points covered include: AGM share capital authorities - latest guidance and market practice update; execut…
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Organisational culture – key considerations and priorities for banks
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In the latest episode in our series of podcasts exploring current and emerging developments shaping the future of banking, Sally Dewar, CEO of A&O Consulting, and Clive Garfield, Executive Director of A&O Consulting, join Roger Lui, partner and co-head of the Global Bank Sector team, to discuss the findings of A&O’s recent in-depth global research …
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The regulatory interplay between medical devices and medicines – focus on companion diagnostics in the EU and U.S.(Part 2)
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Companion diagnostics are classed in the U.S. and in the EU as medical devices, usually in-vitro medical devices (IVDs). They are a class of products which are rapidly gaining in importance, particularly in treating patients with cancer. About one third of marketing authorisations in the field of oncology in the EU between 2010 and 2020 required a …
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Vroon group restructuring - our key takeaways
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In this podcast, Partners Sigrid Jansen and Nick Charlwood sit down with Associate Ella Richards to discuss the recent landmark Vroon restructuring and their experience of this USD900 million restructuring which involved the first ever parallel use of the new Dutch WHOA and an English scheme of arrangement.…
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Voices for Change: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers - Wim Dejonghe
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A new video podcast series by Allen & Overy called Voices for Change, for inclusive thinkers and doers. Join Justin Farrance, A&O’s DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues from across A&O, as well as clients and alumni about their personal stories, commitment on DE&I and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with new episodes announ…
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Voices for Change: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers - launch episode with Senior Partner, Wim Dejonghe (video)
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A new video podcast series by Allen & Overy called Voices for Change, for inclusive thinkers and doers. Join Justin Farrance, A&O’s DE&I Ambassador, as he interviews colleagues from across A&O, as well as clients and alumni about their personal stories, commitment on DE&I and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with new episodes announ…
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The regulatory interplay between medical devices and medicines in clinical trials - EU and U.S. focus (Part 1)
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The regulatory frameworks for medicines and medical devices have historically grown up on separate tracks, but increasingly, medicines and medical devices are being used together in patients as drug device combinations, companion diagnostics and medical devices used in clinical trials. Join Sapna Palla, Eda Zhuleku and Rafi Allos in part one of thi…
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Private capital perspectives: the dynamics of NAV financing for APAC investors and fund managers
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Net Asset Value or NAV financing is gaining popularity among private equity and other alternative asset managers seeking liquidity in a challenging market. In the first episode of Private Capital Perspectives, Hong Kong banking and finance partner Patrick Wong and structured finance lawyer Jamie Taylor discuss how NAV financing works, why it is inc…
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The European Commission’s proposal for EU pharmaceutical legislation – a deep dive by our life sciences experts
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The European Commission have published the long awaited proposals for major revision of pharmaceutical law in the European Union. In our latest life sciences podcast, Rafi Allos and Tine Carmeliet discuss the new directive and new regulation under the legislation with much anticipated change to happen.…
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In the latest podcast, Todd Fishman and Gene Ingoglia discuss the impact of the long-awaited decision on the Ripple Labs case. Read here for our client alert on this decision. In SEC v. Ripple Labs, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) alleges that Ripple Labs, Inc. and two of its executives raised over $1.3 billion through an unregi…
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Women in Funds: Conversation with Anna Budd and Ruth Jackson at Hines
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In this episode of Women in Funds, Funds & Asset Management partner Emma Danforth (London) and associate William Michell (London) have an insightful discussion with Anna Budd, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Legal at Hines, and Ruth Jackson, Managing Director and Deputy Fund Manager at Hines. The conversation revolves around a range of dive…
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The recent regulatory and enforcement developments regarding Artificial Intelligence usage in the financial services sector
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Join Allen & Overy partners Gene Ingoglia and Claire Rajan as they analyze the regulatory enforcement developments in the world of AI. In this podcast, Gene and Claire dive into SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s speech to the National Press Club on July 17, and provide their insight on the four key areas discussed by Mr Gensler; (i) The potential for confli…
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Regulatory developments in carbon leakage and carbon border adjustment mechanisms
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In this episode of A&O’s sustainability podcast series, Matthew Townsend, Arthur Sauzay and Ying-Peng Chin from A&O’s International Environmental, Climate and Regulatory Law Group discuss recent regulatory developments in carbon leakage and carbon border adjustment mechanisms, in particular the EU CBAM and key global trends in this space.…
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Market Horizons: What does the EU Green Bond Regulation mean for securitisation?
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In this second episode of Allen & Overy’s Market Horizons podcast series on the political agreement of the draft EU Green Bond Regulation, Maria Green, a Counsel PSL who supports A&O global securitisation practice, and Axel de Backer, a Senior Associate in A&O’s Banking & International Capital Markets practice in Brussels, look at this new Regulati…
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In this podcast, Kate McInerney and Louisa Innes-Wilkin discuss the key upcoming changes to Solvency II, and in particular, the reform proposals set out in the Consultation Paper published on 22 June 2023 (CP 12/23).Allen & Overy
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Pillar Two and M&A – How the new global minimum rate of tax is impacting M&A
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In this podcast, our tax experts explore some practical implications that Pillar Two could have on M&A transactions and documentation. Tax PSL Counsel Brin Rajathurai discusses various topics with Tax Partner Godfried Kinnegim and Tax Counsel Gareth Banfield, including: A refresher on Pillar Two and where we are with implementation Pillar Two's imp…
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Greenwashing risk - key considerations and priorities for banks
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The response of individual banks and the wider banking industry to climate change is coming under increasingly intense scrutiny from policymakers, regulators, shareholders and other stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations and the general public. Banks are facing a rapidly expanding body of laws, regulations and guidelines that requir…
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Recovery and resolution for distressed insurers
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In this podcast, Kate McInerney and Lucy Aconley discuss the UK Treasury’s proposal for an insurance recovery and resolution regime, and provide an update on the changes to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 discussed in the previous podcast.Allen & Overy
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ASEAN data protection and privacy developments: Episode 3 – A deep dive into Indonesia
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In Indonesia, the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill was passed and become law in October 2022 in Indonesia. PDP Law is the first comprehensive law in Indonesia to govern personal data protection in both electronic and non-electronic systems. Albeit being passed in October 2022, in the provisions of the PDP law, there is a two year grace period to…
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Market Horizons podcast: The EU goes for gold with its Green Bond Regulation
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In this episode of Allen & Overy’s Market Horizons podcast series, Axel de Backer, a Senior Associate in A&O’s Banking & International Capital Markets practice in Brussels and Danielle Kendall, a Senior Professional Support Lawyer in A&O’s International Capital Markets practice in London, discuss the potential impact of the political agreement on t…
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Beyond the Hype: The future of Digital Assets – UK developments in Institutional and wholesale digital assets
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In this episode of “Beyond the Hype, The Future of Digital Assets” podcast series, our digital assets experts focus on the latest proposals to regulate institutional/wholesale digital assets products in the UK. The first quarter of 2023 has seen a flurry of new developments which are going to form the fundamental legal and regulatory building block…
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Pillar Two and Private Capital: What the new global minimum rate of effective taxation means for the private capital sector
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In this podcast, our tax and funds & asset management lawyers discuss how the OECD/G20 plans for a global minimum tax will impact private capital. Tax partner James Burton (London) and tax counsel Guilhem Becvort (Luxembourg), moderated by funds & asset management partner Emma Danforth (London), discuss various topics including: Back to basics: Wha…
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The insolvency framework for distressed insurers
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In this podcast, Jennifer Marshall and Kate McInerney discuss the current insolvency framework for distressed insurers and how that is set to change with the imminent amendments to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and the possible introduction of a bespoke resolution regime.Allen & Overy
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In episode 6 of Deconstructing Crypto, Todd Fishman and Gene Ingoglia analyze theSecurities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) enforcement actions against Binance and Coinbase, two of the largest crypto asset trading platforms in the world. They explain the charges, the legal arguments, the potential defenses, and the implications for the crypto indus…
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