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AIFMD II makes Guernsey even more attractive as a fund domicile

EU AIFMs must supply more detailed information to national regulators on delegation and sub-delegation arrangements, resources allocated, and monitoring frameworks.

Major UK competition law reforms proposed

The government had previously announced plans for a separate consultation on legislative changes concerning the UK collective proceedings competition regime.

A guide for French SCPIs investing in Irish real estate

The Irish legal purchasing process, or “conveyancing”, begins at the “sale agreed” stage.

Hiding Australian directors’ addresses could cause insolvency process problems

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) made the changes in response to concerns about the public availability of directors’ personal information on its business registers

CMA issues new guidance in greenwashing crackdown

Under the new guidance, the CMA takes the view that action may be brought against more than one party in a supply chain if consumers have been misled

CMA guidance supports greater collaboration between universities

The guidance also references other CMA guidance that may be relevant to HE providers

The UK’s progress towards delivering the National Payments Vision

The FCA and PSR, working closely with the Bank of England and Treasury through the Payments Vision Delivery Committee (“PVDC”), are taking a coordinated approach to maximise collective impact and drive forward innovation in payments.

Interaction of Ireland’s climate law and planning regime clarified

Louise McQuaid of Pinsent Masons said: “The ruling represents an important recalibration of the legal landscape for renewable developers.”

Venezuela's political turmoil impacts international investors

In recent weeks, several major publishers have examined the economic links Venezuela has with other countries, including China and the US.

Australia moves to increase transparency of the ownership of interests in listed entities

Information to be disclosed includes the details of any agreement through which the deemed economic interest arises.

Guide to child adoption in Hong Kong

Every adoption in Hong Kong must be approved by a Court Order, including privately arranged adoptions between relatives.

EU: Future digital company law rules set to transform corporate administration

Deadlines in 2027, 2028 and 2029 mean businesses should consider preparing now

SRA sounds warning notice to high volume claim firms

UK legal industry regulator the Solicitors Regulation Authority said it was “concerned” by the behaviour of some law firms in how they deal with some ‘no win no fee’ cases.

AIFMD II should strengthen Ireland’s position as a lending centre for private credit

The implementation of AIFMD II, combined with the Central Bank of Ireland’s overhaul of its domestic AIF Rulebook, will enhance Ireland’s standing as a European hub for cross border credit.

Energy firms face extra compensation payouts over new smart meter rules

Ofgem said its compliance regime has already seen more than 900,000 misfunctioning smart meters repaired or replaced since 2024

Qatar set for overhaul of employees end of service payouts

A key part of the proposed approach is to channel and invest non-Qatari employees’ end of service gratuity payments

Civil Reform Bill 2026: Key changes explained

The Civil Reform Bill introduces an enormous overhaul to the discovery process.

The New Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework – Relevance for Cayman Investment Funds

Investment funds are not subject to the CARF Regulations unless they undertake activities that would render them a RCASP

Recovering attorney fees in the Middle East

As such, understanding what is required, and what it means for potential actions in the region, is an essential part of the action process – and may determine where you file a case in the first place.

A practical guide to trustee blessing applications for 'momentous' decisions

To ensure any blessing application stands the best chance of being approved notwithstanding challenges by beneficiaries, a degree of front-loading is required.

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