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Continuing Obligations for Private and Professional Funds in the BVI

Key continuing obligations for private and professional funds ensure SIBA compliance, crucial for funds recognised by the BVI FSC.

Changes to accessing beneficial ownership information in the BVI

The Amending Regulations also clarify the application of the existing exemptions in relation to investment funds

Singaporean government announces new grant following global trade disruption

The Singapore Economic Resilience Task Force (SERT) has indicated that the grant will offer up to S$100,000 (approx. US$78,000) per company, while requiring co-funding by eligible firms.

UK and France agree cross-border industrial partnership

The partnership will be continuously monitored through the annual dialogue between the UK Department for Business and Trade and the French Directorate-General for Enterprise.

Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal delivers key ruling concerning directors' duties and creditor protection in the British Virgin Islands

The COA rejected the suggestion that only a loss to the company, which was a separate legal entity to the body of creditors, would trigger compensation.

Businesses must ensure robust safety strategies following workplace fatality stats

Male workers also continue to account for 95% of all fatalities at work.

South African and Middle Eastern employers urged to review and adapt harassment policies 

Organisations should conduct assessments to ensure managers and workers are not only aware of the existence of such policies but actively implement the values of those policies

Office building owner avoids demolition order in ‘rights to light’ case

The judge ruled that Cooper and the Powells could not protect the light over the remaining part of the development.

Changes to UK national security and investment regime trailed

The new industrial strategy sets out the government's intention to provide targeted and priority support to businesses in eight specific sectors

Singapore: A Leading Hub for International Arbitration (International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2025)

Courts play a supportive role, reinforcing finality and party autonomy.

Splitting employment claims: Lessons from a recent Singapore High Court decision

The ECT ruled that IGA had failed to substantiate the misconduct allegations.

Exploring the role of arbitration in Guernsey trust disputes

The lack of current precedent shows the flexibility of the arbitration process.

Enhanced governance for VCCs in Singapore

Strong governance is essential to ensuring VCCs not only meet, but exceed, the expectations set forth by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Telecom agreements not trumped by Code wording, court rules

The draftsman of the Code has simply provided that the continuation of a code agreement

ESR Group Limited Privatisation and Delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

ESR is a key player in Asia-Pacific’s real asset sector with a strong focus on logistics and digital infrastructure.

High Court ‘draws amendment line’ applicable to insolvency claims

The High Court granted permission for three of the four proposed amendments

Restructuring and Insolvency in British Virgin Islands (PLC)

A mortgage can be a legal mortgage or an equitable mortgage.

New work permit system applies in Saudi Arabia

The MHRSD said that how a worker is classified will be determined on an automated basis, based on the information employers share about their workers.

Ireland Update: AI Policy and Legislation Global Developments

The global AI regulatory landscape is dynamic and increasingly complex, with jurisdictions seeking to balance innovation, ethical considerations and consumer protection.

UK healthcare providers must take note of government’s 10 year health plan

The new strategy is a result of “Change NHS”, the largest public consultation in NHS history with over 250,000 contributions from patients, staff, and stakeholders.

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