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Asset-Level Eligibility Series: Confidentiality Restrictions

Confidentiality provisions may also prohibit disclosure of confidential information

Killing trusts softly: Can Australia abate Trump duties with Aussie super funds?

In contrast to smaller funds and larger public offer funds, SMSFs are not regulated by APRA or ASIC because the members of SMSFs are also statutorily required to be trustees of the funds.

Listing High Yield Bonds on The International Stock Exchange

Under the MAR regulations all of the information previously only provided to investors and analysts, are required to be publicly disclosed and therefore fully available to competitors.

Potential changes to UK late payment legislation: key points for in-house lawyers

The current government has been vocal in its commitment to tackling late payments, which it estimates costs the UK economy almost £11 billion annually

Taking security over limited partnership interests in a Cayman exempted limited partnership

In practice, the security will typically be created under the terms of a security document

Reassurance in reform: existing pathways to Caymanian status remain secure

Policy-wise, the proposed amendments balance system calibration with legal certainty by aligning processes, enhancing integrity, and clarifying timelines for new entrants.

DIFC opens door to greater employment court access

The new rules also introduce a shift in cost recovery.

Colorado and Illinois to Become First States to Provide NICU Leave, International Employment Lawyer

Employers should ensure managers are prepared to respond with empathy

Privacy issues in new beneficial ownership regime

Bermuda’s framework sits in the same current, balancing external pressure for openness with its own constitutional and statutory privacy protections.

UK competition law collective proceedings regime evolving a decade on

This is possible because the competition law concept of “abuse of dominance” is flexible

All eyes on Netherlands elections as new EU political advert rules take effect

EU regulations on transparency and targeting of political advertising came into effect on 10 October, with strict new rules around how adverts are displayed and where – particularly on online platforms.

Indonesia Eases Foreign Capital Rules: Key Takeaways from BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025

Land and building costs can be counted toward the minimum investment for sectors

Guernsey tightens the regulatory perimeter for Private Trust Companies

The permission is granted with a time limit

BMA requires greater operational resilience

Bermuda is not alone in this regulatory development.

Navigating Ireland’s auto-enrolment pension scheme: essential dates for employers

Ireland's Department of Social Protection has confirmed that it plans to issue its first auto-enrolment payroll notification to all employers in early December 2025

Client alert on the implementation of the new Beneficial Ownership Act 2025

Once enacted the BO Act, together with the Beneficial Ownership Regulations 2025, and related guidance notes, will form part of Bermuda’s new beneficial ownership framework.

WA network expansion plans ‘an opportunity’ for infrastructure firms

WA currently plans to retire all state-owned coal plants by 2030.

OFSI fine highlights need for timely voluntary disclosure

In total, Colorcon was fined £152,750 in relation to 79 payments made in breach of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

Appleby Marks 13 Years Leading ILS Convergence and the Bermuda ILS Market

Appleby is proud to be the lead trusted legal adviser for ILS and cat-bond deals in Bermuda, thanks to a strong and dedicated team.

Parental leave shake-up for South Africa after court ruling

The impact of the confirmation by the Constitutional Court is that parents will have four months and 10 days parental leave shared between them.

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