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Antony Sassi named RPC Managing Partner

Published on 15 Jan 2025. By Antony Sassi, Managing Partner, Asia

International law firm RPC has elected Antony Sassi as its next Managing Partner. Antony will commence his four-year term on May 1, 2025, succeeding James Miller, who has been in the role since 2017.

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RPC scores top rankings in Chambers UK 2023

Published on 20 Oct 2022. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

RPC has achieved top ranking in nine practice areas in Chambers UK 2023.

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Six-cess! RPC recognised as top-tier firm across six areas in The Legal 500 UK 2023

Published on 29 Sep 2022. By Kimberley Nanson, Senior Communications Manager

The 2023 edition of the Legal 500 UK rankings has been released and we are delighted with the latest results.

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Thinking - Publication

New guidance on balancing data protection with the FCA's Consumer Duty and the TPR's Code of Practice

Published on 19 Dec 2024. By Helen Yost, Senior Associate and Jon Bartley, Partner and Jonathan Charwat, Partner

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have published welcome guidance (Joint Statement) aimed at retail investment firms and pension providers on how to ensure their customer communications comply with the FCA's Consumer Duty (Consumer Duty) and the TPR’s Code of Practice (Code of Practice), whilst ensuring they follow the rules on direct marketing and data protection.

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DORA Watch - November 2024

Published on 04 Dec 2024. By Jon Bartley, Partner

As financial entities and ICT service providers undergo the final stages of implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements into their systems and processes, it is imperative to understand the legal developments and ongoing updates arising from EU Member States as they go through their respective transposition and alignment processes. Through TerraLex - our global legal network, which provides us with access to 22,000 lawyers from highly regarded and carefully vetted law firms stretching more than 120 countries – we have collated legal updates focusing on DORA and its implications in EU jurisdictions.

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Navigating a cyber breach

Published on 20 Nov 2024. By Richard Breavington, Partner and Daniel Guilfoyle, Partner and Rachel Ford, Partner

Cyber attacks remain a board-level concern for companies given their ability to disrupt services and unleash serious repercussions on financial, reputational, and operational fronts.

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DORA Developments Compilation – October 2024

Published on 15 Nov 2024. By Jon Bartley, Partner and Richard Breavington, Partner

As financial entities and ICT service providers undergo the final stages of implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements into their systems and processes, it is imperative to understand the legal developments and ongoing updates arising from EU Member States as they go through their respective transposition and alignment processes. Through TerraLex - our global legal network, which provides us with access to 22,000 lawyers from highly regarded and carefully vetted law firms stretching more than 120 countries – we have collated legal updates focusing on DORA and its implications in EU jurisdictions.

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DORA Watch – August and September 2024

Published on 03 Oct 2024. By Jon Bartley, Partner

As financial entities and ICT service providers undergo the final stages of implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements into their systems and processes, it is imperative to understand the legal developments and ongoing updates arising from EU Member States as they go through their respective transposition and alignment processes. Through TerraLex - our global legal network, which provides us with access to 22,000 lawyers from highly regarded and carefully vetted law firms stretching more than 120 countries – we have collated legal updates focusing on DORA and its implications in EU jurisdictions.

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DORA Watch – June and July 2024

Published on 22 Jul 2024. By Jon Bartley, Partner

As financial entities and ICT service providers undergo the final stages of implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements into their systems and processes, it is imperative to understand the legal developments and ongoing updates arising from EU Member States as they go through their respective transposition and alignment processes. Through TerraLex - our global legal network, which provides us with access to 22,000 lawyers from highly regarded and carefully vetted law firms stretching more than 120 countries – we have collated legal updates focusing on DORA and its implications in EU jurisdictions.

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Trends in European Cyber Risk Insurance Risk Mitigation Webinar with GCRA

07 Nov 2023

As rigorous testing to the applications of lower future claims risk by American cyber insurers increases, so has finding grounds to avoid paying on a claim by rescinding policies after a security gap is uncovered.

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Cybersecurity breaches at financial services firms more than trebles

Published on 25 Sep 2023. By Richard Breavington, Partner

Cybersecurity breaches reported by financial service providers rose from 187 in 2021/22 to 640 in 2022/23 UK pension schemes report the biggest increase, 4,000%, in data breach reports to the ICO

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Crypto crash could accelerate insurers rewriting policies to reduce exposure claims

Published on 15 Jul 2022. By James Wickes, Partner

The cryptocurrency crash could accelerate the process of insurers rewriting policies to reduce potential exposure, including making greater use of virtual currency exclusions, warns international law firm RPC.

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Pushing back on APP scams

Published on 18 Jul 2019. By Ian Dinning, Senior Associate

An Authorised Push Payment (APP) is where a payer instructs their payment service provider, such as their bank, to send money from their account to another. These payments are usually made through the Faster Payment Service or CHAPS.

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