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Separating belief from suspicion in elder abuse investigations
Elder financial exploitation, or EFE, is on the rise, with vulnerable adults losing more than US$28 billion annually, according to a recent AARP study.
Pensions Ombudsman responds to Court of Appeal’s finding in CMG judgment
United Kingdom | Publication | January 2024
Following the recent decision of the Court of Appeal in The Pensions Ombudsman v CMG Pension Trustees Ltd & Anor, the Ombudsman stated that it was “disappointed ” that the Court had decided the Ombudsman was not a “competent court” for the purposes of concluding overpayment disputes where recoupment is sought.
On December 20, 2023, the Ombudsman reported on its website that in response to the ruling, the DWP is supporting legislative changes that would formally empower the Ombudsman to bring an outstanding overpayment dispute to an end without the need for a County Court order.
The Ombudsman has created an updated factsheet providing guidance on how overpayment disputes should be managed. In practice it is hoped that this additional step should not prove unduly burdensome, as the role of the County Court here is only to enforce the Ombudsman’s Determination, and not to reconsider the merits of the complaint.
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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 Basel Framework and regulatory status of gold
Gold is a commodity like no other. With its monetary function, gold is commonly used as an alternative to foreign exchange (FX) and performs the role of a “safe harbour” asset for professional and retail investors to hedge against uncertainty and volatility in the markets.
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