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Treasury presses on with MLD5 implementation

23 May 2019

The spring has brought a rush of government initiatives aimed at further improving the financial crime prevention regime in the UK. Who knows what the relationship between the UK and the EU will be come 10 January 2020 when MLD5 falls to be implemented? Regardless, Treasury is pressing on with its plans to implement it, not least as it was one of the prime movers behind it and supports the initiatives taken in it. The consultation will help Treasury decide how to balance a proportionate approach to implementation that manages the burden on business while actively discouraging ML/TF activity.

Thinking of a CVA? Beware the pension pitfalls

22 May 2019

Reports of a possible financial restructuring of Arcadia Group are yet another example of the maelstrom that is continuing to engulf UK high streets.

Brexit: ten steps to heaven?

22 May 2019

In her 20 May speech in Central London, the Prime Minister set out ten points to be incorporated in the Withdrawal Agreement Bill in a fourth, and probably final, attempt to secure the House of Commons' approval for the proposed deal.

Disrupting Disputes 2.0 - the risk factor

20 May 2019

Risk affects us all and we live in an increasingly risky world. Businesses need to understand risk, mitigate it and make the most of the opportunities it offers.

Combatting fraud with payee verifications

20 May 2019

In this article, Angie Bamboulis and Caroline Stevenson of Womble Bond Dickinson look at what is being done to mitigate the risks of APP fraud.

LGPS: will leaving become easier?

20 May 2019

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published a consultation containing a number of important proposals relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in England and Wales, the general theme of which is to reduce some of the angst employers feel in relation to the LGPS (and in less exciting news, to increase the valuation cycle to four years).

Solicitors' negligence: guidelines on rectifying mistakes

16 May 2019

Treating customers fairly is a familiar concept for insurers. Solicitors are bound by similar principles. When a mistake has been made, solicitors will often try to put things right for the client.

Student Insight II: legal writing in practice

09 May 2019

On the back of our successful Student Insight series in collaboration with the University of Southampton, we are now supporting a second cohort of students in law.

Taking it to the next level: BIM and ISO19650

08 May 2019

You may be aware that we have recently passed a significant milestone in relation to the ongoing development of Building Information Modelling (BIM). In short, BIM is going international.

Paperless airports and strategic partnerships: what's ripe for investment in fintech

03 May 2019

In conjunction with the Finnish British Chamber of Commerce and Danske Bank, Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) hosted an "Investing and Fintech" event in London on 2 May. The panel event was well attended by investors, tech companies and advisors alike and lead to some interesting and thought provoking discussions. WBD's Caroline Stevenson, discusses and comments upon some of the main themes that came out of the event.

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