09/13/2023
Update: CIMA regulated fund filings
Funds with financial year ends falling subsequent to 31 December 2022 are still obligated to file their audited financial statements
Government Regulation
09/13/2023
Global whistleblower protection laws: a comprehensive guide to legal requirements
This means that organisations must be prepared to deal with whistleblowing complaints in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
09/12/2023
BVI and Cayman Islands intellectual property landscape: a comparison
All laws relating to intellectual property are administered by the Office of the Registrar of Trade Marks,
09/12/2023
Regulation of English football to be legislated for
Under their licensing conditions, clubs will also be subject to minimum standards in relation to fan engagement
09/11/2023
Revised AML Guidance Notes on e-KYC and Remote CDD / Ongoing Monitoring
The amendments support FATF-issued guidance on digital identification and provide for remote onboarding of clients and the use of e-KYC and digital ID technologies on an ongoing basis, where appropriate based on the risk assessment of clients.
09/11/2023
Employers offered alternative end of service benefits scheme in the UAE
Employers can opt to invest and save their employees’ end of service gratuities through these funds on their behalf, according to various investment options.
09/11/2023
Hong Kong | Giant Leap Forward for LGBTQ rights in Hong Kong: Sham Tsz Kit v Secretary for Justice
The declaration was suspended for two years to allow the Government to amend the legislation.
09/11/2023
UK Government to launch Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for UAE, Gulf and Jordanian nationals
The Government has announced that the ETA will be rolled out in three stages, starting from January 2023
09/11/2023
Australia's hydrogen policy landscape
With various jurisdictions having established hydrogen hubs under their respective hydrogen strategies, more hydrogen projects are expected to be announced in Australia.
09/08/2023
Summer round-up - Recent legislative reforms in Luxembourg
The Luxembourg regime only catches investments by non-EEA investors,
09/08/2023
Change in defined benefit surplus rules could spur £100bn investment in the UK economy, report finds
The report proposes that these surplus funds could be used to improve pensions for DB members, build the pension pots of defined contribution (DC) savers or reinvest into UK businesses to provide a boost to the UK economy.
09/08/2023
Australia proposes workplace reforms targeting ‘loopholes’
The Bill also prohibits employers from unreasonably failing or refusing to deal with union delegates
09/08/2023
FCA issues new guidance on UK DB pension scheme transfers
The guidance also includes several examples of good and bad consumer outcomes
09/08/2023
Initial Public Offerings Law Review 2023: Cayman Islands
Their contribution formed part of the seventh edition of The Initial Public Offerings Law Review which covered 19 jurisdictions.
09/08/2023
Construction needed to promote UK hydrogen market, says expert
The ENA’s gas members and Hydrogen UK called on industry and government “move faster and be more flexible with production support” and “identify and support strategic infrastructure investment now”.
09/07/2023
UK Payment Systems Regulator consults on APP fraud reimbursement overhaul
Fraudsters may use social engineering and impersonation to manipulate and gain the trust of their victims.
09/07/2023
UAE employers must take proactive approach to ‘Emiratisation’ expansion
By encouraging businesses to hire and train local talent, the UAE aims to reduce reliance on foreign workers and bolster its economic development.
09/07/2023
Less sleep, more eat: F&B led hotels (Part 2) - Legal Considerations
The nature of the restaurant/bar in question may determine whether the relevant space is offered to an F&B operator under a lease or licence.
09/07/2023
Plans for broad ‘failure to prevent’ fraud offence rejected by UK MPs
A committee has been established to report on the reasons why the House of Lords amendments were rejected.
09/06/2023
Pensions Regulator seeks improved climate scenario analysis from trustees
The research suggests that some outcomes may significantly underestimate the financial risks posed by climate change, contradicting established scientific findings.