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Blue Bonds: Making a splash in the Capital Markets
In 2018, the Republic of Seychelles launched the first-ever “blue bond”, with the support of the World Bank Group and the Global Environment Facility.
Government responds to WPC inquiry on use of LDI in DB schemes
United Kingdom | Publication | December 2023
On November 20, 2023, the Work and Pensions Committee published the Government's response to its report on DB pension schemes with liability driven investments (LDI) following its June 2023 report.
The response confirms that, despite concerns expressed by the Committee the new DB funding and investment regulations will be laid before Parliament in "due course".
The response acknowledges the impact of the events of September 2022 on DB schemes and confirms that the Regulator will be monitoring adherence to its guidance in respect of leveraged LDI and capital buffers. However, the Government stated that there is no direct means for the Regulator to restrict LDI use, as scheme investment strategies are ultimately a decision for trustees and sponsors.
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Marine Money Week New York 2025
We are delighted to be participating in Marine Money Week New York 2025. As one of the landmark events for the global shipping finance community, and with the global shipping and maritime industry at such a pivotal juncture, we look forward to catching up with clients and contacts to continue discussions around navigating the current challenges and opportunities.
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The parallel imposition requirement in exclusive distribution systems: key takeaways from the CJEU’s ruling in Beevers Kaas
On 8 May 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the CJEU) delivered its ruling in case C-581/23 (the Ruling), providing guidance on one of the conditions for an exclusive distribution agreement to benefit from the block exemption under Article 4(b)(i) of the 2010 Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (the VBER)1, notably the so-called ‘parallel imposition requirement’.
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