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Digital Trade Agreements – The UK and the EU

Digital Trade The impact of digitalisation on trade is profound, encompassing reduced costs, streamlined global value chains, technology diffusion, and increased global connectivity. However, this transformation has led to complex trade transactions and policy challenges. Governments are grappling with regulating digital disruption whilst also ensuring inclusive access to digital trade benefits.   Digital trade involves […]

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Supporting Sustainable Finance Provisions

In simple terms, sustainable finance involves considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in the financial sector’s investment choices, which results in more long-term commitments to green economic endeavours and initiatives. It has become a significant trend championed by global regulators, institutional investors and asset managers.   Historically, investors based their performance solely on financial […]

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What is CASS?

The Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) – Origins and Objectives The CASS was instituted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and represents a fundamental cornerstone in the regulatory framework of the United Kingdom’s financial sector. In the wake of the global financial crisis, there emerged an exigent demand for a more structured approach to ensuring that […]

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