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Access to beneficial owner information of companies registered in Jersey is changing

This information is not currently publicly available, although it is accessible by regulatory and law enforcement bodies.

Irish fund management companies must respond to Central Bank liquidity management survey

It is the responsibility of each individual FMC to put processes in place to ensure the questionnaire is properly completed and returned.

EBA outsourcing guidelines under DORA review

DORA was written into EU law in late 2022 but it does not apply until 17 January 2025.

Deepfakes and online scams: navigating legal issues in Hong Kong and Singapore

Scam and cybercrime cases in Singapore surged by nearly 50% in 2023

Bird & Bird and OXYGY announce together with the European Commission 20 use cases selected for second cohort of European Blockchain Sandbox

Once the matching process for the second group of 20 use cases is completed, the confidential regulatory dialogues will begin.

A parental child abduction from Hong Kong to England

During the proceedings, all three of the children were consistent in saying that they found their educational routine in HK

HKIAC’s new rules addressing diversity and the environment a welcome step

According to the rules, the HKIAC will also have new powers in relation to the determination, review and adjustment of arbitrators’ fees and expenses.

Navigating the de-banking pain

The Treasury Committee reported in February that more than 140,000 business accounts had been closed by major banks.

Norton Rose Fulbright enhances global investigations practice with 12-lawyer team

Companies and their executives across many industries face heightened litigation risk amid increased regulatory scrutiny, and clients look to Norton Rose

Outsourced Support for Effectively Navigating ELTIF 2.0

On the investor side, putting funds into ELTIF structures should be that much simpler, particularly for high-net-worth investors.

Bankruptcy & Restructuring - Planning for Failure

A failure to recognise and act upon early signs of distress turned what might have been a controlled descent into a freefall.

Charity Commission guidance on UK elections

Charities must not assist candidates with their election campaigns

Cayman Islands Anti-Money Laundering Surveys for Financial Service Providers 2024

The AML surveys assist CIMA in the exercise of its functions, including the collection of AML / CFT / CPF and sanctions data from FSPs.

Key Advantages of Using Cayman Islands Exempted Companies

There are no exchange control regulations or currency restrictions in the Cayman Islands

IP addresses ruled floating charge under loan security agreement

The court decision provides useful guidance to businesses looking to charge intangible assets, such as IP addresses.

Ireland’s mass actions law ‘significant development’ for consumer protection

The Act allows a collective of consumers to bring ‘representative claims’ against ‘traders’ in the High Court of Ireland through a ‘qualified entity’.

What's in a name? Divorce and renaming children

If a couple can't agree about a child's name, the welfare of the child is the factor a court would consider first and foremost.

Cloud outsourcing guidance update for DORA considered by EU regulators

The ESAs also have an important role in preparing separate implementing technical standards

Leading law firm EPLegal joins Dentons LuatViet in Vietnam

EPLegal has a bench of talent including Tony Nguyen, EPLegal’s Founder, and Annie Ngo, EPLegal’s Managing Partner

Carried Interest under a Labour Government: UK Private Equity Professionals Beware

The most drastic (but perhaps straightforward) option for UK-based private equity professionals is to leave the UK now

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