Connections

7/24/2025 2:02:44 PM

Notice in a nutshell: Donaldson and Arden

By Katie Stephen Chris Pearson

On 16 June 2025, the Upper Tribunal released its decision in respect of referrals by the former CEO of Metro Bank, Craig Donaldson, and...

7/22/2025 3:33:52 PM

Notice in a nutshell: Monzo Bank Limited

By Katie Stephen Joe Smallshaw Rebecca Dulieu +1 more...

On 7 July 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Final Notice in respect of Monzo Bank Limited (the firm), imposing a...

6/10/2025 11:00:36 AM

We know a scone isn't a steak. So why treat all data centres the same?

By Mirella Hart David Shearer Christian Lambie +1 more...

Although you may spend most of your waking (and even sleeping) day using the facilities of a data centre, you probably don't give a lot...

6/5/2025 1:25:29 PM

FCA updates its Enforcement Guide

By Katie Stephen Joe Smallshaw Catherine Pluck

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the updated version of its Enforcement Guide (now to be known under the new acronym...

4/10/2025 8:43:43 AM

Philippines, the land of opportunity

By Nick Merritt

The Philippines renewables market has become one of the most talked about and active energy markets in the region. With a sophisticated...

4/1/2025 2:09:09 PM

Financing sustainable aviation: SAF still the horse to bet on and end of life concerns

By Andrew Williams Katie Knight

Takeaways from Ishka’s ‘Financing Sustainable Aviation’ Day Representatives from aviation leasing companies, banks and financiers,...

3/13/2025 3:34:19 PM

UK government to abolish Payment Systems Regulator

By Jonathan Herbst

The UK has announced the abolition of the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), as part of its efforts to cut red tape and drive economic...

1/29/2025 3:03:31 PM

Saudi Arabia's evolving lending market: Surge in international interest and diversification of borrowers

By Aditi Sanyal Jennifer Hanna

In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has implemented large scale regulatory reforms, including the Civil Transactions Law,...

1/16/2025 8:05:12 AM

Poised for robust growth: Islamic finance market trends in the Middle East

By Mohammed Paracha

The Middle East continues to be a powerhouse in the Islamic finance industry, commanding a significant share of global Sharia-compliant...

1/14/2025 4:49:12 PM

The rise of capital markets in Saudi Arabia

By Hamed Afzal

As we step into 2025, Saudi Arabia's capital markets are poised for continued significant growth. The Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030...

1/13/2025 5:13:59 PM

Islamic finance in the UK: 2025 outlook

By Mohammed Paracha

As we look towards 2025, the UK's Islamic finance sector stands as a testament to the growing demand for ethical financial products and...

10/22/2024 12:28:01 PM

Floating charges again

By Richard Calnan

Distinguishing between fixed and floating charges is a much-discussed topic, and, in my view, both conceptually impossible and...