India fought on Monday to block a UAE investment fund's $273 million claim over a collapsed aluminum production scheme, arguing at a London appeals court that an arbitration tribunal does not have jurisdiction to hear the case.
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India Fights To Block $273M Failed Metals Scheme Arbitration

By William Janes

India fought on Monday to block a UAE investment fund's $273 million claim over a collapsed aluminum production scheme, arguing at a London appeals court that an arbitration tribunal does not have jurisdiction to hear the case.

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Sheikh Can Sue Lebanon Bank In UK Over $24M Transfer Row

By Ronan Barnard

A Saudi sheikh's dispute with Bank Audi SAL over the Lebanese lender's alleged refusal to transfer more than $24 million to his Swiss account can proceed in England, a London appeals court has said.

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Finance Body Sets Out Plan To Boost UK Growth Agenda

By Alex Davidson

A trade body for financial institutions released Monday a report on how financial services can deliver the government's economic growth plan, two days ahead of the King's speech expected to set out related legislation.

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LITIGATION

Hermes Denies 'Existential Gamble' On Wind Farm Investment

By Ronan Barnard

The managers of a Scottish local authority's pension fund denied that their decision to invest £104 million ($142 million) in a portfolio of Swedish wind farms was an "existential gamble," saying that the claim is "based entirely on hindsight."

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ENFORCEMENT

Brief

Ex-Stockbroker Sentenced To Extra 499 Days In Prison

By Laura Stewart Liberty

A former stockbroker convicted for money laundering has been sentenced to a further 499 days in prison for failing to fully repay money owed under a confiscation order, the Financial Conduct Authority has said.

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POLICY & REGULATION

EU Watchdog Flags Oversight Gaps At Fund Managers

By Alex Davidson

The European Union's markets regulator said Monday that it has found poor compliance and senior management oversight at many European fund managers after it carried out a common supervisory action.

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DEALS

Gateley Guides Software Firm's £4.5M Pension Deal

By Tom Fish

A financial services consultancy said Monday that it has advised software company Access Group on securing the retirement benefits of all 40 members of its pensions plan in a £4.5 million ($6.1 million) full buy-in with Just Group PLC.

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