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HSF launches Academy to help businesses understand emerging tech
As organisations continue to grapple with the legal and regulatory risks associated with emerging technologies, Herbert Smith Freehills is launching a …
Setting the standard for global crypto regulation
Responding to news that the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has today issued a consultation on detailed recommendations for …
'Crypto or cryptic – that is the question' say experts in debate on the digitisation of finance
"Whether cryptoassets are reasonable investments, or not, may still be a justified question, but it also misses the bigger picture," says Alex Cravero, …
Herbert Smith Freehills and Lloyds Banking Group step forward to launch reverse mentoring scheme
Herbert Smith Freehills has teamed up with Lloyds Banking Group's legal and secretariat division to launch a reverse mentoring programme with the aim of …
Banks must step up the pace on delivering their ESG responses and commitments, as regulators consider next steps – says new report
The prodding and rhetoric designed to galvanise banks into action on ESG will soon be replaced by the threat of enforcement and the spectre of sanctions, …
Herbert Smith Freehills Identifies Key Insurance Risks for UK Boards
Herbert Smith Freehills lawyers have identified the most pressing insurance issues for UK boards in the current corporate environment, as part of an …
2021 M&A predictions hold up in first quarter, but challenges remain
Predictions for an active year for Asia Pacific M&A in a new report from global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills are holding up in the first quarter, …
Banks seize opportunities in age of disruption but challenges of scale, regulation and mindset remain
The top three concerns for senior executives at some of the world’s largest banks are successfully delivering a digitally-driven business, navigating …
Big data poses challenges for white collar crime investigations and enforcement
Significant developments in data analytics and artificial intelligence are shaping the face of regulatory compliance, government investigations and …
Herbert Smith Freehills welcomes new financial services regulatory partner
Herbert Smith Freehills has bolstered the bench strength of its market-leading global Financial Services Regulatory practice with the addition of new …
Cryptoassets are now regarded as property - reaction from Herbert Smith Freehills
Earlier today the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce published a legal statement in which it said that cryptoassets "have all the indicia of property".Responding …
Banks should assess risks as well as rewards of big data developments, says new report
Herbert Smith Freehills' latest Global Bank Review: The Data Game highlights the banking industry's challenge to fully commercialise big data while …
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