04/03/2023
CP153: CBI Consults on Individual Accountability Framework as Act Becomes Law
The main requirements of the IAF Act will not come into force until after this consultation process has concluded.
Government Regulation
04/03/2023
Dentons’ partners approve combination with PJS Law in the Philippines
Bringing together two firms that prioritize exceptional client care and are committed to inclusion and diversity
03/31/2023
Central Bank of Ireland Findings Following EU Review of Costs and Fees in UCITS
The Central Bank expects the letter will be reviewed by the boards of UCITS management companies (and AIFMs) and appropriate action taken without delay.
03/31/2023
First Reading of the Financial Services and Markets (Amendment) Bill 2023
At the heart of the proposed amendments is the provisions setting out the initial phase for COSMIC which will be on a voluntary basis.
03/31/2023
Developers can take confidence from latest UK nuclear policies
The NPS are documents that guide decision-makers on the application of government policy when determining applications for development consent for nationally significant energy infrastructure under the Planning Act 2008 regime.
03/31/2023
The UK updates its sanctions guidance on “ownership and control” and sets out its due diligence expectations
Under UK sanctions, asset freeze restrictions attach not only to expressly designated persons or entities but also to entities that the designated person “owns” or “controls”.
03/31/2023
Isle Of Man FSA Introduces A New Predominantly Industry - Funded fee model
The move to a PIFM will represent a substantial change to the FSA’s fee structure, where the FSA is currently funded by approximately 56% fee revenue and 44% Treasury contribution.
03/31/2023
A round-up of the recent updates affecting investment funds in Guernsey
The UK Government created the TRS in 2017 to ensure that the UK complies with its international obligations to counter money-laundering and terrorist financing.
03/30/2023
Management Equity Incentive Plans - Key Considerations
Equity plans can assist in attracting, motivating and retaining staff which are some of the critical challenges many businesses face.
03/30/2023
Eight CCUS projects progress to UK negotiations
A further round of funding via the HPBM and NZHF is to open later this year.
03/30/2023
ELTIF 2.0 – Enhancements and New Opportunities
The original regulation on European Long-Term Investment Funds2 ("ELTIFs") was introduced in April 2015.
03/30/2023
SFDR disclosure compliance risks ‘greenwashing’ by EU financial firms
SFDR was intended to increase transparency by requiring financial firms to disclose information about their sustainability practices
03/29/2023
Japan and Australia: Critical Investment partners in Decarbonisation and Energy Security
Decarbonisation and energy security were the central focus of investment and partnerships in 2022, and will continue to be a focus in 2023.
03/29/2023
Green growth characterises revised road and rail planning policy
Where the SNCB indicates pre-application that adverse effects on the integrity of a protected site are “highly likely”, information to support a derogation case “must” be submitted with the DCO application.
03/29/2023
Latham & Watkins Advises RedBird Capital Partners in Formation of EverPass Media, a Joint Venture With the NFL
Entertainment, Sports & Media team advised on deal to provide greater access to must-have live sports content to commercial establishments.
03/29/2023
CMA proposes flexible approach to support environmental sustainability cooperation
The draft guidance also specifically covers ‘climate change agreements’
03/28/2023
UK makes it easier for smaller companies to offer share incentives
The government has removed the requirement for the company to set out within the option agreement the details of any restrictions on the shares to be acquired under the EMI option.
03/28/2023
New FDA electronic records guidance prioritizes Digital Health Technology oversight
Earlier this month, FDA issued a revised version of the draft guidance, “Electronic Systems, Electronic Records, and Electronic Signatures in Clinical Investigations:
03/28/2023
NLRB GC clarifies legality of non-disparagement and confidentiality clauses in severance agreements
Narrowly tailored confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses may be lawful.
03/28/2023
CSSF Updates SFDR FAQ
On 2 December 2022, the CSSF issued the first iteration of its FAQ in order to provide further clarity on certain aspects of the SFDR.