01/13/2026
Long-Awaited Modernization to the PRC’s Arbitration Regime
The revision process formally began in July 2021 with the Ministry of Justice of PRC presenting a draft for public consultation
Government Regulation
01/13/2026
The Bank of Tanzania issues the Banking and Financial Institutions (Non-Interest Banking Business) Regulations, Government Notice No. 688 of 2025 (the Non-Interest Banking Regulations)
The newly issued Regulations establish a clear and comprehensive legal framework for the governance, supervision and operation of non-interest banking business
01/13/2026
The ‘spider effect’ of sanctions presents a business risk in 2026
The risk businesses could face in enforcing contractual breaches also need to be given serious consideration upfront.
01/12/2026
CSSF Circular 25/901: modernisation and streamlining of Luxembourg funds
The Circular does not apply to European long-term investment funds
01/12/2026
Bermuda Prohibits Bearer Shares and Nominee Directors
The Companies Act has also been amended to mandate the disclosure of additional details concerning alternate directors.
01/09/2026
President Trump Orders HieFo Corporation to Divest EMCORE Corporation Chip and Wafer Fabrication Assets
The Order is a rare requirement for a foreign investor to divest its acquisition of a US business
01/09/2026
Malaysia revamps arbitration rules in efficiency push
The changes are expected to modernise and bring greater efficiencies and transparency to Malaysia’s arbitration framework
01/09/2026
Singapore's second data centre call for application: From pilot to power play
This is more than double the 80MW of capacity which was awarded as part of the 2022 pilot exercise to Equinix, Microsoft, GDS Holdings and a joint venture between AirTrunk and ByteDance.
01/09/2026
Italy, trusts, and succession planning: a modern and competitive framework
Italy's inheritance and gift tax rules is among the most competitive in Europe, combining modest tax rates with generous exemptions for transfers within families.
01/08/2026
Update of German civil procedure rules could bring AI to the fore
Another change to the procedural code is that regional courts in Germany will now have jurisdiction to hear claims arising from publications in printed materials
01/08/2026
Ireland proposes residential address opt-out for company officers
Keenan said the proposed change without retrospective effect would be of limited benefit to individuals who are already or were formerly company directors
01/08/2026
Publications Clarifying Schedule 2: The JFSC's proposals for revision of guidance for Article 36 of the Proceeds of Crime Law
The Draft Guidelines make it clear that reconsidering and reassessing whether activities are caught is an obligation and one which must be ongoing, especially where there are trigger events.
01/08/2026
Amendments to Bermuda’s Beneficial Ownership Act
The Registrar is continuing to develop Regulations and Guidance Notes to provide practical direction on compliance obligations under the Act.
01/08/2026
Firms face pressure over incoming non-financial misconduct rules
The rules follow the FCA publishing a comprehensive survey in 2024 on culture and non-financial misconduct within the UK’s financial services sector.
01/07/2026
Upcoming changes to CRS regulations
The Regulations also introduce enhanced due diligence and data quality requirements
01/07/2026
Fund Finance x Crypto: Luxembourg
The Luxembourg framework has since then been supplemented by the MICA Regulation8
01/07/2026
The Companies (Prohibition of Bearer Shares and Nominee Directors) Amendment Act 2025
The Companies Act has been amended to explicitly prohibit the appointment of any person, in any circumstances
01/06/2026
Biotech innovation to get added EU patent-like protection
Biosimilars provide competition to originator biologics, which are drugs that contain active substances derived from biological sources.
01/06/2026
‘Less healthy’ food ad ban takes effect
The measures are targeted at food and drink that is high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS)
01/06/2026
How the unfair contract terms regime is impacting the Australian construction industry
With all that being said, we still have limited judicial guidance as to how the UCT legislation will apply in the specific context of the construction industry.