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The new LCIA arbitration rules: A change for the better?

International Finance DeskNovember 11, 2014

by International Finance DeskNovember 11, 2014

The previous rules, introduced in 1998, form the basis of the 2014 Rules Nick Greenwood and Richard Ellison November 11, 2014: The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Arbitration Rules 2014 (the “2014 Rules”), which entered into force on October 1, represent – in the words of the director general of the LCIA – “evolution, not...

Scottish independence: The question of your data

International Finance DeskSeptember 18, 2014

by International Finance DeskSeptember 18, 2014

If Scotland becomes independent, what does that mean for UK data sovereignty? Lubor Ptacek September 18,2014:Scotland goes to the polls on Thursday to vote on independence from the Union. If a yes vote is passed, it throws into question the impact on data sovereignty. It’s a curious notion, one that both Whitehall and Holyrood have...

Differences at Bank of England

International Finance DeskAugust 21, 2014

by International Finance DeskAugust 21, 2014

BoE governor has presided over his first split vote. However, the two members who voted for a rate rise are unlikely to be joined by others for a while yet. August 21, 2014: The minutes of the Bank of England monetary policy meeting on August 6-7 showed that the committee voted 7-2 in favour of keeping Bank...