Episode 39: Payments Monthly Sam Quicke, Imran Bhaluani & Simon TreacyProviders of AI agents need to be careful about how they structure their products. Sam Quicke and Imran Bhaluani work through some of the key legal and regulatory considerations for agentic payments. Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.

Episode 38: Payments Monthly Sam Quicke, Imran Bhaluani & Simon TreacyThe future of payments will be powered by AI. In this podcast episode, Sam Quicke and Imran Bhaluani explore how AI agents look set to change how we shop online. Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.

This episode focuses on the Anti-Money Laundering Authority’s (AMLA) role in supervising obliged entities. The speakers explain AMLA’s risk-based selection process, which will identify entities based on risk exposure, operational scale and cross-border activities. The discussion covers how AMLA will supervise these entities using joint supervisory teams mixing AMLA and national staff to conduct reviews, coordinate on-site inspections, and propose decisions or sanctions.

Episode 2: New EU anti-money laundering regime In this episode, Matthias Schelkens and Christian Schmitt introduce the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)—the EU’s response to long-standing challenges in AML enforcement. They discuss what AMLA is, why it matters, and how it aims to unify and strengthen AML supervision across the EU. Next, our team explores what AMLA’s arrival could mean for the financial sector. Listen to all the episodes in the series on our dedicated webpage.

Episode 1: New EU anti-money laundering regime This first episode introduces our podcast series on the European Union anti-money laundering regime, summarising the sweeping 2024 reforms that establish a single, directly applicable set of AML rules and create the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). It also highlights why these game-changing rules matter and previews the expert insights to come. Listen to all the episodes in the series on our dedicated webpage.

Episode 20: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry Speakers: Lisa Ardley-Price and Ian Rodwell In a world that is frenetic, volatile and uncertain, how can we retain focus and serenity while remaining efficient and productive? It’s a question that Lisa Ardley-Price, in-house lawyer, coach, fitness trainer and yoga teacher, marathon runner and well-being practitioner, is incredibly well-placed to answer. With practical tips on everything from box breathing and building networks to why listening while walking is the new superpower,  we talk about the importance of self-care and regulation – and why, like Alice in Wonderland, it pays to try all the doors that lie before us! To watch all episodes in The Linklaters Ideas Foundry, visit our website.

Navigating EU Law: Insights for Businesses Florence Danis (Brussels) and Elena Andrich (Milan) explore the Cannavacciuolo decision, which addresses the violation of the right to life stemming from large-scale environmental pollution, and its practical takeaways for businesses. Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage.

Navigating EU Law: Insights for Businesses Florence Danis (Brussels) is joined by Hannes Ingwersen (Frankfurt) and Maaike Roem (Amsterdam) to unpack critical developments around parent company liability (Heineken) and full compensation rights for competition law breaches (ASG 2). Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage.

Navigating EU Law: Insights for Businesses Mirjam Erb (Frankfurt) and Guillaume Croisant (Brussels) discuss the implications of the Lastre judgment on the use of asymmetric jurisdiction clauses. Listen to all episodes in the series or read the transcripts on our dedicated webpage.

In this podcast, Wahdana Bilal and Claudia Harper discuss the UK government’s consultation on the draft UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) which will implement the ISSB standards into national law with some limited changes, including next steps and practical implications for businesses. To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.

In this podcast, Wahdana Bilal and Iyes Igiehon discuss what is a transition plan, the evolving regulatory and main legal risks for businesses, and practical tips for creating a robust transition plan. To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.

In this podcast, Annamika Cook and Victoria Costa explore some of the key issues that can arise for multi-nationals when having to comply with similar but different sustainability disclosure regimes in several jurisdictions and some practical tips on how to address these issues. To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.

In this podcast, Jon Tan and James Marlow discuss the latest developments on modern slavery reporting in the UK, including recently updated guidance from the government and various Parliamentary reports recommending changes to the UK regime. To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.

In this podcast, Sarah Martin and Annamika Cook discuss key takeaways from the first wave of reports published in 2025 under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our ESG Soundbite Series webpage.

Episode 37: Payments Monthly From May 2026 it will be easier for the FCA to intervene where payment firms do not meet its standards for safeguarding customer money. Harry Eddis and Olivia Murphy pick out some of the key rule changes. Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.

Episode 36: Payments Monthly The FCA has confirmed new rules for how payments and e-money firms safeguard customer money. Harry Eddis and Olivia Murphy explain why the FCA is pressing ahead with some of its proposals and hitting pause on others. Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.

Episode 35: Payments Monthly The FCA says that e-money and payments firms’ wind-down plans need more work to be credible. Liz Dowd and Frances Hodgkins explain why it matters to have a good wind-down plan in place. Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.

Episode 34: Payments Monthly A recent FCA review has highlighted room for improvement in e-money and payments firms’ risk management frameworks. Liz Dowd and Frances Hodgkins pick out the main lessons for firms to learn from the review. Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.

Episode 1: NetCo Insights (a TMT Finance podcast) In this podcast, Julian Cunningham-Day and Rich Jones discuss the evolving landscape of the fixed line and mobile NetCo market with TMT Finance. They explore what makes a NetCo, why this model is attracting significant interest, and recent trends shaping the telecommunications sector. The conversation covers motivations behind NetCo structures, key commercial and regulatory considerations, and the potential risks and opportunities arising from these developments. With their combined experience advising on high-profile NetCo transactions, Julian and Rich share practical insights and the latest market intelligence – offering valuable guidance for anyone navigating the challenges and opportunities in digital infrastructure today.

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