02/10/2022
Family Offices Say Disclosure Plan Invites Theft, Kidnapping
Many countries already mandate companies disclose beneficial owners and some, like the U.K., make the information public.
Government Regulation
02/09/2022
Financial Markets Regulatory Outlook 2022
New strategies for a changing world
02/09/2022
Proposed Addition of the Cayman Islands to the EU’s High Risk Third Countries List (the “EU AML List”)
There was a 30-day scrutiny period within which the Council of the EU or the EU Parliament was permitted to object to this proposed revision of the EU AML List
02/09/2022
How much will a Royal Will reveal? By Dhana Sabanathan, Private Wealth, Trusts & Tax Partner at Winckworth Sherwood
Whilst UK trusts are not made public, some disclosure may be required under HMRC’s trust register.
02/09/2022
Assumptions to the draft of an act amending the Polish Labour Code
According to the Ministry's statement, the draft of an act will appear in Q2 of this year and both Directives should be implemented by early August 2022 at the latest.
02/09/2022
CLO Migration from the Cayman Islands to Bermuda
Walkers has agreed an expedited process with the BMA allowing for same day consent to be granted with respect to the migration of any Cayman CLO vehicle.
02/09/2022
Mercator : Key Regulatory Updates from 2021
Mercator by Citco continues to provide updates from across the entire set of jurisdictions that Mercator operates in to help keep our multinational clients informed and remain compliant.
02/08/2022
Implications of the PRC Personal Information Protection Law for international financial institutions
This alert summarises some of the questions most frequently asked by our financial institution clients
02/08/2022
2021 Capital Markets Union package: review of the ELTIF Regulation
The ELTIF qualifies as an alternative investment fund (AIF) that allows professional and retail investors across the European Union (EU) to invest in companies and projects that need long-term, stable capital.
02/08/2022
Changes in the Italian Civil Code affecting the criteria for Italian Citizenship obtained by descent through the female line
All new applications submitted to the District Courts under the new law starting from 22 June 2022 will require careful scrutiny.
02/08/2022
Enhancing the UK’s capital markets – The FCA’s role and priorities
Speech by Sarah Pritchard, Executive Director, Markets, to City & Financial Global – The Future of UK Financial Regulation Summit.
02/07/2022
Commercial Agent Regulations: what do principals and agents need to know?
An Agent will usually have their existing contacts, local knowledge and experience from which the Principal can benefit and it can be a quick and relatively straightforward way for a Principal to develop business in territories where they want to expand.
02/07/2022
Swiss usher in corporate reporting and due diligence mandates
Under the new rules, a qualifying corporation must ensure that its annual report covers environmental, social and employee issues
02/07/2022
The impact of the SFC’s and HKMA’s joint circular on intermediaries’ virtual asset-related activities
The additional investor protection measures for virtual asset-related products are not surprising.
02/07/2022
Definition of capital: updates to PRA Rules and supervisory expectations
This CP is relevant to banks, building societies, PRA-designated investment firms and PRA-approved, or PRA-designated, financial or mixed financial holding companies.
02/07/2022
In Pursuit of Protection
Strong guidance has now been provided by the Royal Court of Jersey in the recent case of Re Jasmine Trustees [2021] JRC 248.
02/07/2022
Global investigations and whistleblowing – the UK perspective
Linklaters employment law specialists Sinead Casey and Nick Marshall, along with Alison Wilson and Elly Proudlock from our Dispute Resolution team, have written about whistleblowing issues which commonly arise in UK investigations
02/06/2022
LIBOR Transition - An Overview
The shift away from LIBOR toward new benchmarks is intended to provide a truer reflection of the cost of capital, but is not a simple process.
02/04/2022
SEC Survives Initial Challenge in First Enforcement Action Alleging 'Shadow Trading'
The SEC’s focus on shadow trading may mean that the specific prohibitions in a company’s policy may come under greater scrutiny.
02/04/2022
ESMA recommends extension of clearing exemption
ESMA recommends a final one-year extension of the clearing exemption for pension scheme arrangements.