08/31/2022
SEC Proposed ESG Rules
Lance estimates the likelihood of the SEC’s proposed rules to be adopted and offers tips on how fund managers can prepare for the new requirements.
Government Regulation
08/31/2022
PCAOB and Chinese Authorities Sign Agreement, Taking First Step Toward Complete Access for PCAOB to Inspect and Investigate Auditors in China and Hong Kong
Roughly 200 issuers, representing a market capitalization of approximately $1 trillion to $2 trillion, could face trading prohibitions in the United States
08/31/2022
CMA and Ofcom publish a joint statement on online safety and competition in digital markets in the UK
Policy synergies occur where interventions in relation to competition can also positively impact online safety objectives, and vice versa.
08/31/2022
When a development approval is not enough: other regulatory pitfalls that can make or break a project
A development approval is a significant step on the path to developing land.
08/31/2022
NYDFS Considering Significant Updates to Its Cybersecurity Rule
The Draft Amendments would create new requirements to notify NYDFS of certain incidents.
08/30/2022
To ESG or Not: “Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t,” at Least in Some US States
The listed funds were screened by using public information and requests for verification sent to the related fund managers.
08/30/2022
Drive ESG in infrastructure through procurement, experts urge
Workman said financing solutions had previously been found for the problem of small balance sheets behind new technology in the waste management industry.
08/30/2022
Companies wanting to prioritize ESG compliance face headwinds integrating ESG into their compliance programs
According to a survey of 600 multinational companies, meeting ESG challenges will require improved knowledge of ESG concerns
08/29/2022
Legal Compass: FINMA Authorization for Independent Asset Managers
In principle, all persons who invest and manage assets for the account of third parties on a professional basis must obtain a licence from the supervisory authority.
08/29/2022
Upcoming amendments to the BVI business companies regime
The key changes to the BVI Business Companies Act (Revised 2020) and the BVI Business Companies Regulations (Revised 2020), which will take effect on 1 January 2023, are briefly set out below.
08/29/2022
How to deal with the JFSC and JFSC investigations
In this infographic, we share our top ten tips for dealing with regulatory investigations.
08/26/2022
FTC ANPR Explores Wide Ranging Topics for Privacy and Cybersecurity Rulemaking
Commissioner Slaughter highlighted her interest in data minimization efforts and purpose of use specifications; civil rights violations and the impacts on vulnerable and marginalized populations from discriminatory algorithms; and children’s privacy
08/26/2022
SEC Action and Commissioner Peirce's Statement Shed Light on CCO Liability, Hedge Fund Law Report
Hedge Fund Law Report looks at a recently settled enforcement proceeding against Hamilton Investment Counsel
08/26/2022
UK Online Safety Bill updated to require content to be assessed in context
In a separate factsheet, the government highlighted other new clauses it has added to the Bill, which are designed to enhance protections for journalism.
08/26/2022
German Supply Chain Due Diligence BAFA issues first handout on risk analysis
The abstract analysis will give an overview of the information available to the company
08/26/2022
UAE Central Bank Issues Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering Risks in the Payment Sector
The guidance is part of the rapidly evolving rules on anti-money laundering and aims to promote UAE as a jurisdiction compliant with best practices.
08/26/2022
All I want for Christmas is… increased fining powers and a high degree of costs immunity
We consider how these developments will impact the legal profession and its professional indemnity insurance inside and outside of the Christmas period.
08/25/2022
Time to Register on the Register of Overseas Entities
This new legislation applies to any company or similar entity that is incorporated outside of the UK and broadly apply to any freehold or leasehold property in the UK. Please read our previous update for further information.
08/25/2022
Cayman Islands modernises merger and consolidation schemes of arrangement
A Cayman Islands scheme of arrangement can be proposed between a company and its Shareholders or any class of them for the reconstruction of any company or companies or the amalgamation of any two or more companies.
08/25/2022
FCA plans to broaden retail access to LTAFs ‘may not go far enough’
LTAFs are intended to help better manage the liquidity risk of long-term illiquid assets