08/04/2022
The principal focus of the Alert is the transfer of assets from a DP prior to asset freezing sanctions being imposed, particularly where the staggered imposition of asset freezes across a number of jurisdictions gives DPs the opportunity to move assets.
08/04/2022
Policy makers, governments and regulators in different jurisdictions have taken varied approaches to crypto-assets, and activities related to them.
08/04/2022
This action is welcome, particularly at a time when the sector is grappling with challenges around energy security, climate-related policy and regulation, and the skills shortage.
08/03/2022
The Law Commission’s consultation paper builds on this momentum and makes further strides towards developing a strong, sensible and flexible UK framework to accommodate the innovative potential of digital assets.
08/02/2022
Upon filing the application seeking the appointment of restructuring officers, companies will be able to obtain an immediate and standalone restructuring moratorium on unsecured creditor action which will have extraterritorial effect
08/02/2022
The RTS supplement the 2019 Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and provide guidance at a time when, in particular, ESG-branded financial products are coming under increased scrutiny.
08/01/2022
The new guidance provides clarification around where responsibility sits for ensuring that marketing communications comply with the requirements set out in the respective directives in cases where a third-party distributor, and not the fund manager itself