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Overview of Fintech laws and regulations in BVI 2025

The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) is the regulatory authority responsible for financial services business in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

Further proposed changes to equality law in Ireland

Other proposed changes under the General Scheme include significant amendments to the time limits within which to make a claim to the Workplace Relations Commission.

The world’s largest global law firm to combine with Pisut & Partners in Thailand

Connecting clients to leading talent in one of the most dynamic economies in ASEAN

Dentons to combine with leading law firm Griffiths & Partners in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Griffiths & Partners has been involved in the jurisdiction’s most high-profile civil and commercial litigation over the past decade.

Gen-AI output: why the US Copyright Office is right about human authorship

The Copyright Office concluded that it believes that “existing legal doctrines are adequate and appropriate to resolve questions of copyrightability”.

FCA statement clarifies defence investment rules

The ongoing situation in Ukraine is resulting in an intersection between two core UK government objectives – ensuring national security amidst a turbulent geopolitical environment and securing economic growth.

Alternatives to court – NCDR and the impact of the 'new' rules

The Non-Court Dispute Resolution options include mediation, arbitration, collaborative law and early neutral evaluations.

Domestic Abuse in Private Family Law Cases: Understanding DAPOs and DAPNs

Domestic abuse can manifest in various forms, including physical violence, emotional manipulation, financial control, and coercive behaviour.

The Employment Rights Bill

The Bill sets out the framework of the proposed legislation, although further detail relating to several new provisions will be set out in subsequent regulations.

Botswana sends strong anti-corruption message with recent audit announcement

The president emphasised the need for an independent and reputable international firm to conduct the audit, ensuring the highest standards of competence and ethical integrity.

Landmark judgment: Privy Council confirms minority shareholders have dissent rights in short-form mergers

Most statutory mergers are 'long-form' mergers

Cayman Islands segregated portfolio companies

An SPC operates by creating one or more segregated portfolios

OCC Streamlines Process for Cryptocurrency Activities by Banks It Regulates

This negative regulatory climate continued through the end of the Biden Administration.

France – AMF Reporting on Non-Financial Criteria

For non-French managers of non-French UCITS who do not have access to the ROSA platform

South African competition law public interest requirement can drive positive social change

The settlement agreement brings an end to a prolonged legal battle between the Competition Commission and the Willowton Group over allegations of price fixing and market division in the edible oils sector.

Shareholder and director remedies under Bermuda law

Based on the findings of the statutory investigation, the Registrar of Companies may apply to the court on behalf of the company's shareholders

Shareholders' relief for unfair prejudice in the BVI and the Cayman Islands

Once the Court is satisfied that unfairly prejudicial conduct has occurred, it has a very broad discretion as to the relief it can grant to address and rectify the prejudice suffered by a shareholder

HBT launches essential regulatory guide for Indonesia business and investment

The guide provides an in-depth analysis of Indonesia’s regulatory framework for foreign direct investment and mergers and acquisitions.

Universities face ‘fair treatment’ requirement beyond consumer law under new OfS proposal

This new condition will require higher education institutions to provide students with clear, accessible information about any changes to their courses, as well as fair processes for refunds, compensation and complaints.

Top 'take-aways' from the 2025 Mourant Cayman Regulatory Conference

The DAML regime introduces a notice period, during which the DAML/Consent request has to be responded

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