By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Senior Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan is a senior reporter focused on law and professional services. Contact her via email on maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or X (Twitter) @MariaW_B

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SFO launches criminal investigation into British aircraft parts supplier

December 6, 2023

The Serious Fraud Office has launched a criminal investigation into a British aircraft parts supplier over suspected fraud.
Former Liverpool player claim against law firm dismissed

December 6, 2023

The High Court dismissed a former Republic of Ireland and Liverpool football player's claim against a national law firm.
Trafigura and former exec charged over alleged bribery in Angola

December 6, 2023

Trafigura and its former chief operating officer have been charged in Switzerland over allegations of bribery, the country's prosecuting authority announced today.
Paragon Bank: Shares jump 10 per cent as specialist buy-to-let lender announces new buyback

December 6, 2023

Nigel Terrington, chief executive of financial lender Paragon Bank, announced a further £50m share buyback for 2024 financial year.
Legal industry regulators under the scope at justice select committee

December 6, 2023

The regulator of the legal sector was under the microscope Tuesday at a House of Commons justice select committee, over potential industry payouts over Axiom Ince. Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) chair Anna Bradley and chief executive Paul Philip were amongst those called to give evidence on the regulation of the legal profession and whether existing [...]
FCA new proposals aim to ‘improve competition’ and credit information quality

December 5, 2023

The UK’s financial watchdog released its report today with proposals aimed at improving the credit information market.
Insurance chiefs on way out after Lloyd’s investigation of ‘non-financial misconduct’

December 4, 2023

The CEO of CFC Group and the CEO of CFC Underwriting are leaving the company after an investigation by Lloyd’s into allegations of non-financial misconduct
One of City’s leading law bosses is heading to PR

December 4, 2023

The senior partner of Slaughter and May is leaving the magic circle firm next year to join a top City public relations group.
Capita continues sell-off with £62m offload of environmental testing arm

December 4, 2023

Outsourcing firm Capita is selling its 75 per cent stake in Fera Science, as the firm continues its strategy to simplify its business model. The deal sees the firm selling its stake to private investment company, Bridgepoint Group, for cash proceeds of £62m upon completion. Fera Science specialises in environmental testing, research, and advisory and [...]
UK motor insurers break payout records as the sector battles rising cost

December 4, 2023

Insurance companies have paid out £2.5bn in motor insurance claims in the third quarter of the year, which was a 21 per cent jump on the same period last year. Over the third quarter of 2023, UK insurers have issued the highest quarterly payout since the Association of British Insurers (ABI) began collecting this data [...]

Greggs deals help Gerald Ronson’s forecourt business post £100m profit

PM Starmer asked to back £500m Alexandra Palace darts injection

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