Aqua Koroma, Author at The Student Lawyer

December 24, 2021

Published by Aqua Koroma at December 24, 2021

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Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 27th December 2021

Advaita Kapoor discusses the fines recently incurred by HSBC for its failure in adhering to anti-money laundering processes and regulations over a period of time between March 2010 and March 2018. Maddy Preedy discusses the impact the Omicron wave is having and will continue to have on the UK's hospitality industry and the financial support pledged by the Chancellor, Mr Rishi Sunak. Harry Gadsby discusses the current threat to Mr Boris Johnson's leadership amidst revolt from his Party's MPs.

December 10, 2021

Published by Aqua Koroma at December 10, 2021

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Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 13 December 2021

Avishai Marcus discusses whether Black Friday deals are what they seem and further discusses the government's legal clampdown on 'yo-yo' pricing strategies utilised by companies. Nicole Mallare discusses the impact of the new Covid variant, Omicron, has, among others, on the general population, the travel and tourism industry and the global economy. Tajinder Kaur discusses the seamless combination of virtual sight and sound that is the Metaverse, the opportunities this virtual space offers and why the Metaverse is thought to be a dystopian concept. Theo Budgen discusses the tumultuous times the energy sector has faced recently, evidenced by the cessation of notable energy firms. Furthermore, Theo discusses the impact of the lack of renewable energy sources in the UK on our energy supply, the effect of the global squeeze on energy and gas supplies, and what the shareholders in commodities in this sector must be privy to.

November 28, 2021

Published by Aqua Koroma at November 28, 2021

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Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 29th November 2021

Harry Gadsby discusses the solutions offered by the US government concerning the current oil shortage crisis and whether those solutions will be sustainable in the long term. Theo Budgen elucidates critical provisions put forth in the Autumn Budget and how those provisions will affect UK businesses. Aqua Koroma discusses the provisions of the recently enacted Natasha's Law, how these provisions affect the UK fast-food sector, and why it is crucial to pass proactive legislation.

November 14, 2021

Published by Aqua Koroma at November 14, 2021

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Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 15th November 2021

Ben Pattinson and Avishai Marcus discuss the global chain supply crisis and its effect on consumers, the impact of the initial public offering of the Nubank in 2022, and whether incumbent banks may follow suit. Furthermore, Harry Gadsby and Theo Budgen discuss the arguments offered by the proponents and opponents of the deal struck between Amazon Web Services and UK spy agencies and the reasons for the recent fine levied against Facebook by the Competition and Markets Authority.

October 31, 2021

Published by Aqua Koroma at October 31, 2021

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Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 1st November 2021

China’s Evergrande Crisis: Is It Lehman Crisis 2.0? Whas happened? Evergrande, a company started in 1996, previously China’s top-selling real estate property developer had its shares […]