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January 8, 2022
Published by Aqua Koroma at January 8, 2022
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Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 10th January 2022

Maddy Preedy discusses the current global supply chain crisis the fast fashion industry faces due to the pandemic exacerbated by the recent variant Omicron. Maddy also gives specific examples of the measures taken by certain fashion houses to counteract the pandemic's effects to keep their companies trading. Tajinder Kaur discusses the regularity of Silicon Valley recruits 'fake it till you make it' mentality and why there is still a growing need for those who subscribe to that mentality. Aqua Koroma discusses why the legal profession faces difficulties in complying with AML regulations, highlighted by the recent tribulations of Mishcon de Reya, and what steps may be taken to help the legal position retain its essential role in combatting economic crime. Nadine AbiKanaan discusses the financial challenges businesses face in different sectors in 2022 due to the pandemic's ongoing effects.
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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.
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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.
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