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King’s speech outlines UK’s pre-election legislative agenda

Proposed new legislation to update existing arbitration laws and provide for the independent regulation of football in England is also to be brought forward.

Further changes to SMS updating requirements for employers

A failure to provide NINO details when replacing or amending details of Level 1 Users, Authorising Officers and Key Contacts may impact the outcome of the request.

FCA fines Equifax Ltd £11m following 2017 cyberattack of US parent

Along with the ICO’s 2018 fine, the Final Notice provides a textbook example of what not to do in a cyberattack.

IP rights holders urged to ensure UK address ahead of year-end deadline

This is because businesses are treated as not contesting proceedings raised in respect of their rights if they do not reply to the UKIPO’s correspondence within one month

Understanding the reporting requirements for art holdings under the Corporate Transparency Act

The CTA's goal is to render shell corporations transparent by forcing disclosure of the identity of the natural person who controls or owns the entity.

UK expands corporate transparency rules

While the regulations are expected to strengthen global confidence in legitimate businesses in the UK market, the benefits will not be without accompanying administrative burden.

Walkers acts as Cayman Islands counsel to Tabby on its US$200 million series D equity financing

The company has 10 million users and works with over 30,000 brands, including 10 of the largest retail groups in the MENA region.

Long-awaited HMRC restructuring plan guidance issued

HMRC said it would also expect companies seeking a restructuring plan that are part of a wider group to “have reasonably apportioned debt or risk within the group”.

FCA’s ‘money mules’ review flags AML focus areas for payment account providers

Money mules are individuals recruited by criminals to facilitate the transfer of unlawfully obtained funds.

Insurance brokers body launches ‘Fair Value Framework’ amid FCA criticism

Participation in the framework is voluntary and is intended to help insurance brokers to implement or refine their fair value models in a way that suits their customers’ needs.

Changes to Jersey's Probate Law

Banks and other financial institutions should familiarise themselves with the new requirements.

Irish insider trading conviction shows commitment to combat market abuse

An investigation conducted by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB), with the assistance of the Central Bank, found that these transactions were influenced by protected information concerning the company's future.

Update to the Probate (Jersey) Law 1998 - Probate (Amendment) (Jersey) Law (The PJL)

The Amendment provides for new arrangements relating to the management of movable estate

Court refuses application for Leave to appeal judgment ordering disclosure to limited partners of a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership

This dismissal of the application for leave to appeal the SJA Judgment reaffirms the very limited scope that a general partner has to refuse disclosure under section 22

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