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London’s Place as a Global Arbitration Hub

By Deborah Ruff and Charles Golsong Despite the recent increase in the popularity of Singapore and Hong Kong as arbitration centres, London remains at the...

Development Paths of the UK and China at Different Historical Times: Similarities and Differences

By Guanghua Yu In Violence and Social Orders, North and his colleagues divide countries or regions into natural states and open access orders. Natural states...
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How London Became the Capital of Dirty Money and What We Can Do to...

By Zhenglin (Alex) Li As one of the leading financial centres of the world, London should be a shining example of propriety. However, the reality...
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The Best Cities to Start a Business in Great Britain

The United Kingdom (UK), a.k.a. Great Britain, is one of the world’s biggest economies, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of over $3 trillion....
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Queen Elizabeth II: a Moderniser Who Steered the British Monarchy Into the 21st Century

By Sean Lang When the late historian Sir Ben Pimlott embarked on his 1996 biography, his colleagues expressed surprise that he should consider Queen Elizabeth II...
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Top Cities With the Highest Job Opportunities in the UK

When looking for work or starting a new career, there are numerous factors to consider. The location is one such factor that should not...
UK Immigration

What the Proposed UK Immigration Blueprint Means for Students, Families and Businesses

Home secretary Suella Braverman is said to be considering tightening the rules regarding foreign students bringing their dependents to live with them in the...
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The Role of Economic Analysis in UK Shareholder Actions: Part Two

By Ronnie Barnes, Kristin M. Feitzinger, Greg Leonard, and Shaama Pandya  This article is the second part of a two-part series. You may read the...
UK-Economy

The Role of Economic Analysis in UK Shareholder Actions: Part One

By Ronnie Barnes, Kristin M. Feitzinger, Greg Leonard, and Shaama Pandya  This article is the first part of a two-part series. You may read the...

Regulating Cryptoassets: Overview of the UK Regime

By Effie Stathaki This article discusses the application of the UK financial services regulatory regime to cryptoassets and outlines the main UK policy developments. It...

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China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth

By Danny Leipziger China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives? China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year, and despite admonitions from the IMF to rely...

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