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Cayman Islands Preference Share Financing and Redemption Rights

Given the flexibility of the Cayman Islands corporate law regime, many commercial terms can be accommodated.

BVI Companies: Voluntary Liquidations v Strike Offs

This includes having paid all outstanding licence fees and made all applicable returns within the time frame prescribed by law.

Ogier extends its partnership with National Trust for Jersey to donate 150 free family passes

The passes will be distributed through the Children and Families Hub

Balancing Innovation And Stability: Bermuda Monetary Authority’s Stance On Affiliate Investments

A new approval process for affiliate investments forms a key part of the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s enhanced regulatory regime for long-term insurers and reinsurers.

UK election results - a view from the Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity practice

The new UK Government should aim to realise the opportunity to place the UK as a global leader in these areas.

Why some UK ‘sustainability improvers’ funds face greenwashing risk

There is a more general point.

Maples Group observes switch back to Cayman securitisation structures

The EU Securitisation Regulation, in turn, bans the use of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) in EU AML-listed countries.

Guide to Freezing Orders in Bermuda

The applicant makes an application to the Court, in particular setting out in an affidavit the reasons for the application and the basis on which the relevant test is met.

Belgian and EU Lobbying regulations in the spotlight

Each has adapted its internal rules to include a lobby register inspired by the EU Transparency Register.

South African court clarifies compliance requirements for lawful tenders

The ruling cautions unsuccessful bidders against relying on court decisions that concern immaterial and trivial failures of non-compliance

Cayman Islands: Recent trends in residency by investment

Cayman's continued economic stability provides extra pull to new residents.

Labour wins UK general election: what businesses can expect next

Labour’s election manifesto provides a fuller insight into other areas of policy the new government is likely to develop

Bolar exemption update will harmonise EU-wide pharma law interpretation

Among the objectives is the continued offering of an attractive and innovation friendly framework for research and development and production of medicines in the EU.

Hong Kong's Extension of Government Leases Bill Passed into Law

The Ordinance is set to take effect on 5 July 2024.

FCA: financial firms should reconsider consumer duty monitoring and reporting strategies

The FCA also identified that some firms have narrow data reliance

July 2024 Pensions Law Update

The past month has been a busy one for our “cyber security for pensions” specialists who have been out and about speaking at various events.

Changes to NSW work health and safety legislation an important reminder for organisations

These changes highlight the NSW Government’s intention to crack down on those who breach their WHS duties by significantly increasing maximum penalties and jail sentences.

Employment rights from day one – what might this really mean for employers?

The Liberal Democrats will extend parental leave and pay to the self-employed and make this a day one right.

UK employment and labour laws 2024: expert analysis

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Pensions Ombudsman decisions offer reassurance around risks of providing online systems

If in any doubt about their fund information, they should contact their provider by phone or secure message, rather than rely solely on their provider’s online system.

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