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The British trading firm has locked horns with Aviva in the Irish courts over alleged discrimination against its Russian founder. The dispute could wind up back at the WRC where it all started.

XTX Markets, the British trading firm led by Alex Gerko, wanted to subscribe to an Irish fund run by Aviva. However, it was rejected due to the economic sanctions placed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. The decision has triggered legal action.

Aviva Life and Pensions has initiated High Court proceedings in Dublin against retailer Reiss and its founder David Reiss. The group operates from a flagship store on St Stephen’s Green.