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Judicial challenges to Guernsey Financial Services Commission enforcement

Enforcement decisions appealed to the Court span the full spectrum of the GFSC's statutory powers.

Option agreements and RZLT: top priorities for landowners and developers in Ireland

In most option agreements, the purchase price for land is fixed from the date of execution

CMA launches first enforcement cases using new consumer law powers

CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell said the investigations were about ensuring consumers could shop with confidence

FCA opens consultation on future of UK ESG ratings regulation

ESG ratings inform investment decisions, risk management and regulatory reporting.

Bermuda Insurance Litigation Guide 2025 (Chambers)

If Bermuda law applies to the interpretation of the arbitration agreement, a Bermuda arbitration will generally be confidential.

Dentons strengthens pan-African reach with launch in Senegal

“Our firms were brought together by a mutual vision for excellence and a deep commitment to delivering world-class legal services,” said Kate Barton, Global CEO.

Jersey FinReg Update - Q4 2025

No immediate action is required

Beneficial ownership information in the BVI – overview of exemptions and upcoming end of transitional period

With updated regulations in relation to BO information, all BVI entities should take steps to ensure that they are compliant with these new obligations.

What Receivers should know about their regulatory obligations under BVI law

Any person falling within any of the foregoing categories who accepts an appointment to act commits an offence under BVI law.

Navigating translations of the Saudi Arabia’s Civil Transactions Law

The CTL represents a major step in the modernisation of Saudi civil law, yet its clarity and effectiveness depend on faithful interpretation from both a linguist and legal perspective.

Better benefits and anti-discrimination law among upcoming Singapore employment changes

All non-citizens and non-permanent residents must hold a valid work pass

Beyond human error: the legal and reputational fallout of organisational leaks

Leaks also erode confidence in institutions.

Amendments to the Common Reporting Standard: Summary of key changes

This agreement was implemented in the Cayman Islands in 2015 in the form of the Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (Common Reporting Standard) Regulations

Removal of a protector – Royal Court of Guernsey confirms power to remove fiduciaries

This case is significant because it confirms that Guernsey courts will act to remove fiduciaries, including protectors, when their involvement impedes the proper execution of a trust.

Understanding Bermuda's proposed Payment Services Act: Licensing framework and next steps

The BMA intends to establish Class R as a separate licence class, to facilitate cross-border operations where home-state standards are equivalent.

Salary sacrifice, surpluses and inheritance tax: what the UK Budget means for your pension funds

Employers have time to evaluate whether to continue offering salary sacrifice, including for bonuses or redundancy payments.

Commission Delegated Regulations on Liquidity Management Tools for AIFs and UCITS

Both Regulations cover the same suite of liquidity management tools listed in Annex V to AIFMD and Annex IIA to the UCITS Directive.

The Benefit Entities Act 2025 - Bermuda

Under Bermuda's legislation, traditional companies that do not opt-in to become a benefit company will not be impacted in any way.

Navigating UK SIPP and DC pension changes: what fund managers and trustees need to know

These changes highlight the importance of trustee accountability, product governance and the transparency expected from fund offerings linked to pension assets.

OFAC Announces $4.7 Million Penalty on Real Estate Investor for Dealing in Blocked Property Linked to Russian Oligarch

This is by far the largest penalty OFAC

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