Civil Law

No Breach Too Small: OFSI Reports First Breach of UK’s Russian Sanctions Regulations

On 31 August 2023 the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued a “Disclosure” against Wise Payments Limited, a UK-registered company, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, for breaching Regulation 12 of The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 by making funds available to a company owned or controlled by a designated person.

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Civil Law

Why Small and Mid-Size Law Firms Should Hire a Fractional Marketing Director

Have you considered the power of hiring a fractional marketing director?

Marketing plays a vital role in attracting clients, enhancing brand visibility and driving business growth.

However, many small and mid-size law firms face the challenge of limited resources and time constraints, making it difficult to implement effective marketing strategies. That’s where a fractional marketing director/outsourced CMO like me comes in.

Here are a few compelling reasons why your should consider hiring a fractional marketing director:

  1. Expertise without Breaking the
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Civil Law

HKMA and SFC Cross-Agency Steering Group Announces Collaboration with CDP to Facilitate Climate-Related Risk Disclosures by Small and Medium Enterprises

On 20 December 2022, the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group (the “Steering Group”) co-chaired by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”) and the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) announced that it has entered into a collaboration arrangement with CDP, an international non-profit organisation that runs the global environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions.

Through this collaboration, the Steering Group and CDP seek to:

  1. enhance climate and environmental disclosure in
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