Government targets on apprenticeships are set to be missed amidst criticism of business levy funded places

Sir Alex Ferguson’s medical notes breach can teach us lessons about effective information governance

News Digest-February 2019

Weteros, Essos and the rest of the Known World is such a vast land that exotic and exciting food can be found all over the realm. From the sumptuous feasts of King’s Landing to the scavenged meals of the streets of Fleabottom, the foraged or pillaged dishes from the land beyond The Wall to the abundant decadence of the Free Cities - the world of Game of Thrones has it all.

Unexplained wealth orders are another weapon in the arsenal to target international corruption, but they raise concerns over long-standing legal principles.

Faye McGuinness, Head of Workplace Wellbeing Programmes (Strategy and Development) at Mind talks to Governance and Compliance about the role good governance can play in supporting workers’ mental health.

Having a wide variety of classes available at the Dragonfly means that there’s always something available to suit you goals and mood. Sometimes, however, it can be a little bit tricky figuring out what each style means, particularly if you’re new to yoga. This guide aims to help you understand the different styles available, so that you can find the perfect class to suit you.

Yoga is great for your body. Depending on the style you choose you can push your body in new ways and there will always be a style that suits you and your needs. Yoga is also good for weight loss as it helps reduce cortisol and stress levels, which can cause us to overeat. It helps you get in touch with your body Yoga is a fantastic way of learning more about your body, its strengths and areas you can improve upon. By taking your time and flowing through movements while using your breath, you c

Yesterday it was announced that five leading healthcare providers have signed up to use a new blockchain credentialing system from ProCredEx. The aim is to resolve the administrative inefficiencies in healthcare credentialing by using distributed ledger technology (DLT). The solution aims to connect existing credentialing systems.

Today the Spanish bank BBVA and the owner of the Spanish electricity grid, Red Electrica announced that they have partnered to deliver a syndicated loan arrangement using blockchain. The arrangement was concluded on BBVA’s proprietary distributed ledger platform. The deal is worth €150 million, and BBVA granted the loan alongside Japan’s largest bank, MUFG, and the French international banking group BNP Paribas. The transaction follows multiple pilots in the industry designed to test the potent

Government clients will have access to digital identity solutions through a new collaboration between the world’s largest professional services network, Deloitte and the identity management company, Attest. The new partnership launched yesterday in Washington will help unlock the full potential of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) for government. It will provide administrations with the resources needed to solve a host of government-specific issues.

Charity leaders raise concerns about anti-advocacy clauses in government awarded contracts

The use of parliamentary privilege to break non-disclosure agreements raises questions about their usage

Wonga’s collapse is arguably a victory for increased regulation, but deeper changes are still needed to protect the vulnerable

Greater context and accuracy is needed from companies for gender pay gap reporting to have an impact

Following Facebook’s stock-market plunge, questions should be asked of its governance practices

TSB’s handling of its IT migration reveals the importance of managing reputational risk

The judges for the award for most innovative individual spent much time debating the relative merits of Edward Chan of Linklaters and Dan Wright of Osborne Clarke.

In the latest research for the FT Innovative Lawyers Europe report, the most commonly reported barrier to change was lawyers’ inherent risk-aversion.

Terror is one of the defining words of our age. In my lifetime I’ve witnessed a shift in the use of the term; from a descriptive word describing extreme fear, to shorthand for terrorist activities committed by those claiming to act in the name of Islam.