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The Paris Agreement’s Conciliation Annex: If Not Now, Then When?

They examine the nature and potential of conciliation in the context of climate change disputes

Rachel Guthrie sworn in as the latest Notary Public at Mourant

As a Notary Public, Rachel, Alison and Rob are able to authenticate and certify documents, transactions and information for use anywhere in the world.

Ogier's Environmental Impact Policy

This policy sets out Ogier's approach to improving its environmental performance beyond its legal obligations and will be updated as we develop our approach to environmental sustainability.

Family Limited Partnerships for US connected families in the UK

An FLP is typically transparent for income tax in the US and UK and for UK CGT.

Data Protection Act Enters Into Force in the BVI

It also applies to non-BVI entities that use equipment in the BVI for processing personal data otherwise than for the purposes of transit of data through the BVI.

The U.S. Infrastructure Bill and Cryptocurrency Regulation

One such newly proposed cryptocurrency regulation is included as a provision of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill moving through Congress.

European Parliament to debate new rules on litigation funding

The European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee wants to create a set of rules regulating third party litigation funding (TPF) in the EU. On 15 June, it published a draft report (PDF/238 KB) with recommendations for the European Commission.

Consumer Investments: Strategy and Feedback Statement

We set out our view of consumer harm in this market and our 3-year strategy to address this.

German Federal Court of Justice decision: Finally more legal certainty regarding influencer marketing

Now the German Federal Court of Justice had the opportunity in three similar cases to deal with the open questions.

Another step in the transformation of the FCA: Using the new cancellation and variation power

The RDC will follow the warning notice and decision notice procedure set out in DEPP.

Financial Regulation: Daily Update

Under the strategy, the FCA has set out a number of targets to be reached by 2025

Cayman Private Fund Annual Return and Related Fund Entity Deadlines Extended ( Final-Extension )

The filing due date for the Forms for private funds with a financial year-end of 30 April 2021 and later will continue to be 6 months following such financial year-end.

Voluntary Liquidations for British Virgin Islands Second Half Year Companies

To prevent the expense of annual 2022 government registration fees, an appointed voluntary liquidator will be required to file the final notice for a company on or before 29 November 2021.

Investment funds: new rules for distribution and pre-marketing in Germany

Germany has extended the concept to semi-professional investors.

IBOR transition: Treasury proposes UK BMR safe harbour provisions

The FCA expects to consult on the long-awaited question of exactly what types of contract should constitute tough legacy later this month, and a policy statement is expected to follow later this year.

New UK guidance for fundraisers dealing with people in vulnerable circumstances

The rules that govern how to deal with people in vulnerable circumstances while fundraising are set out in the Charities Act 2016 and the Code of Fundraising Practice.

UK Announces 'Dirty Money' Crackdown, Including Tougher Crypto Regime

The U.K. government has drawn up an action plan aimed to combat financial crimes that it says will include a new regime for crypto assets.

EIOPA publishes the criteria for the independence of supervisory authorities

The criteria provide clarity for supervisory authorities on EIOPA’s expectations.

Resealing of Foreign Grants of Probate in the BVI – New Act brings welcome Clarity

After the death of the shareholder, any BVI shares will be effectively frozen; voting rights will likely be suspended and the BVI company will be unable to distribute any dividends paid on the shares because no one will be authorised to give a good receip

Warning: Four overseas financial service providers impersonated in scam

These scam businesses, their websites and email addresses are in no way related to the registered or previously registered businesses by the same names which are based in Belgium, Austria and The Netherlands.

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