Sentences with phrase «global financial services regulatory»

Charlotte will form part of A&O's global financial services regulatory practice which spans Asia Pacific, Europe,

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Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has published a consultation paper proposing a regulatory framework for digital assets.

The global winners were selected based on their reputation for customer service, knowledge of local markets, range of services and solutions offered, market standing, key financials, safety and security, and history of regulatory and legal compliance.

In the Middle East, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi's Global Market (ADGM) published a regulatory consultation paper on cryptocurrencies.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Akin Gump is widely recognized for its strength in litigation and international arbitration, high stakes appellate work, financial restructuring, corporate transactions, investment funds, energy, global project finance and international trade and for its depth in regulatory and public policy, which allow the firm to provide a comprehensive suite of services for governments, companies and individuals worldwide.

«We conducted a comprehensive global search to find an executive with a breadth of legal and regulatory experience in financial services,» said Janice Fukakusa, chief administrative officer and chief financial officer of RBC.

We have more than 50 partners worldwide with significant contentious and non-contentious financial services regulatory expertise, and a global network of experts advising on the full spectrum of regulatory issues, covering prudential, conduct and enforcement.

The firm's practice areas include: banking and finance; corporate and securities; litigation and dispute resolution; antitrust and competition; US Supreme Court and appellate matters; employment and benefits; environmental; financial services regulatory and enforcement; government and global trade; intellectual property; real estate; tax; restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency; and wealth management.

«Chris will be a tremendous resource to our global financial services clients as they contend with ongoing changes in the regulatory landscape,» Schwenkel said.

The office also houses some of the firm's leading practices, including international trade, anti-corruption and internal investigations, securities litigation and enforcement, antitrust, aviation finance, professional liability, global accounting regulatory matters, financial services and corporate compliance.

Oliver's experience includes: defending global investment banks in High Court proceedings brought in relation to complex financial products and transactions; acting for an international consulting firm in High Court proceedings brought by the trustees of a pension scheme; acting for a UK financial services provider in relation to a major loss of customer data; acting for an insurer in arbitration proceedings relating to an insurance coverage dispute; acting for a global custody bank on an investigation in relation to client overcharging on asset portfolio transitions; and acting for a UK financial services group in relation to legal and regulatory issues arising from a major misstatement in its published accounts.

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Clients appreciate our global outlook, financial services industry expertise, commercial acumen and regulatory knowledge as they look to navigate these changes in both stable and turbulent economic and political times.

acting for a leading global financial services on a highly confidential regulatory investigation in China concerning suspected corruption and misappropriation of state assets

Libor was the largest global investigation post-financial crisis, involving antitrust and financial services regulatory elements, and more than 25 regulators in more than 10 countries.

Michael is head of the global financial services practice and has extensive financial services and regulatory experience.

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market is consulting on a fit - for - purpose regulatory framework that would address a full range of risks associated with cryptoasset activities

Having managed global litigation portfolios as the head of litigation at Citigroup Inc. and The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., Liz is especially mindful of the institutional pressures and concerns, including cost, disclosure, and reputational and regulatory risk, that litigation and investigations pose for her clients, and the importance of close partnership with the in - house team.

The US on the other hand, while home to Silicon Valley and a key global financial centre, has struggled to implement a Sandbox by the many layers of regulatory bodies that touch FinTech driven services.

With an industry focus on energy, financial services, consumer products and retail, and real estate, the firm's global experience extends to myriad legal disciplines, including commercial litigation, corporate transactions and securities law, intellectual property, international and government relations, regulatory law, privacy and cybersecurity, and products liability.

Called the Global Advisors Bitcoin Investment Fund (GABI), the fund received regulatory approval from the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) earlier this week.

In an announcement, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market said it is «reviewing and considering the development of a robust, risk - appropriate regulatory framework to regulate and supervise activities of virtual currency exchanges and intermediaries.»

Despite the prospect of upheaval in the financial services industry as regulatory changes are made post-Brexit, there's also potential for growth - through skilled workers able to secure the nation's position as a global leader in the sector