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UAE introduces new online restrictions with child safety legislation

The changes are timely and particularly relevant in the context of global developments in protecting children’s safety online

UK to consult on social media ban for children

Australia became the first country in the world to introduce a ban on children accessing social media platforms.

Eyes on AI: The artificial intelligence outlook for private capital in 2026

AI and private capital may follow a similar path.

UK data transfers guidance updated

The ICO said that UK processors transferring personal data to a controller located outside the UK will “never” be considered to be making a restricted transfer

‘Workable’ AI copyright solutions lacking amidst UK policy ‘reset’

Difficulties in implementing any opt out mechanism have been surfaced through the working groups

Singapore: a trusted hub for data-driven businesses

From a business perspective, this approach is pragmatic rather than punitive.

Data centre energy efficiency duties in Germany set to change

Other amendments trailed in the leaked draft would impact on reporting obligations data centre operators face

UK scales back digital ID plans amid rising right to work checks

The scheme, announced in September, would have made it mandatory by 2029 for all individuals to hold a digital ID to prove their right to work in the UK.

The big data protection question that could get answered in 2026

The root of that consensus is in how ‘processor’ is defined in the GDPR

New DIFC crypto token regulations set to take effect

Marie Chowdhry, a fintech expert with Pinsent Masons in Dubai, said the new rules represent a major step forward for the sector.

Manus Joins Meta for Next Era of Innovation

Partner Alessandra Murata and associate Tony Guan provided compensation and benefits advice.

Zain & Co. ranked again in Chambers FinTech 2026

We express our sincerest thanks to our clients for their trust in us.

Digital assets in 2026: From early days to regulated scale

Clients are eager to see more global alignment that would reduce friction for cross-border operations.

Saudi Arabia launches real estate tokenisation infrastructure

Those who do this groundwork early on will gain a structural advantage over others exploring this new regulatory space.

What a decade of tech tells us about future regulation

Not every predicted trend has become a fixture.

Cybersecurity in International Corporate Reorganizations: Strategic Impacts on Structure, Integration, and Risk

Together, CRA and NIS2 form a comprehensive regime: one focused on product integrity, the other on enterprise operational resilience.

The key challenges in digital assets: What is keeping leaders up at night?

While compliance dominates the agenda, institutional clients are also motivated by positioning themselves.

The global evolution of payments: why legal architecture matters more than ever

Their conversation focused on the global evolution of payments.

Appleby remains the only Isle of Man law firm to be ranked in Chambers Fintech 2026 Guide

Counsel Katherine Garrood is highlighted as an Associate to Watch

Bermuda digital assets - Winter 2025 update

The BMA has continued to enhance and update applicable rules, regulations, codes of practice, statements of principles, and guidance