06/30/2023
The EU goes for gold with its Green Bond Regulation
The prospectus will need to specifically designate the bonds as European green bonds
Government Regulation
06/29/2023
Personal Information Protection Act Set to Come into Full Force in 2025
The significant sections of PIPA relating to obligations on organisations that use personal information, conditions for use, data transfers and rights for individuals, are not yet in force.
06/29/2023
U.S. Supreme Court rejects dangerous attempt to destroy democracy
The ruling in Moore v. Harper is a major victory for voters, given the potential the case had to shatter the checks and balances that serve as underpinnings of American democracy.
06/29/2023
Pensions risk transfer: the endgame strategy
The trustees’ preferred destination may not be the right result for the sponsor and the members may have a different view again.
06/29/2023
Pensions risk transfer: tricky benefits to insure
DC underpins raise matching adjustment issues for insurers.
06/29/2023
Alcohol licence holder duties in Scotland
The applicant must inform the licensing board of the conviction, including the nature of the offence and date of the conviction, within one month of the date of the conviction.
06/28/2023
Proposed legislation signals step change for major infrastructure projects in Wales
The Bill clearly uses the 2008 Planning Act, which already applies to certain projects in Wales, as a starting point for the proposed regime.
06/28/2023
Mayer Brown helps minority women entrepreneurs achieve ESG certification through B Lab partnership
The firm’s lawyers will assist companies with completing relevant portions of the B Impact Assessment
06/28/2023
Retained EU Law Bill set to become law after clearing House of Lords
The House of Lords, which had been scrutinising the Bill, withdrew its objections after the government pledged to carry out consultations before making significant reforms to retained EU law.
06/28/2023
Western Australia land law can benefit renewables and mining companies
As diversification leases are non-exclusive, they will not prevent access by third parties such as mining companies and will not extinguish native title rights or interests.
06/27/2023
Lending by Insurers
The Law is wide ranging and seeks to regulate many financing activities which are commonplace in Guernsey and were previously unregulated.
06/27/2023
Law enforcement agencies cracking down on cyber criminals
LockBit is the name of both a piece of malicious software and a group said to be behind criminal attacks on computer systems around the world.
06/27/2023
Ireland limits public access to register of beneficial owners
Under the directive, the register of beneficial owners must include the names, dates of birth and countries of residence of beneficial owners as well as the size of their interest in the relevant company.
06/26/2023
Important employment law reforms announced
This comes as part of news that the Government is intending to change its approach to retained EU law.
06/26/2023
Taxation of Luxembourg Reverse Hybrid Entities: Initial Administrative Circular and Compliance Guideline (Form 205)
Additional administrative guidelines are anticipated, particularly regarding the collective investment vehicle exemption and the hybrid mismatch rules.
06/26/2023
ESMA consults on sustainability in suitability and product governance
SFDR made certain changes to MiFID II, which have applied since November 2022.
06/26/2023
Securitisation and Cayman Orphan SPVs – Part Three
This third article will focus on the administration of a Cayman Islands Orphan SPV as it relates to a securitisation transaction as well as the Cayman Islands entities which can be used in a securitisation structure.
06/26/2023
The Cayman Islands: One Step Closer to Removal from the FATF Grey List
At the conclusion of the June Plenary, the FATF has announced that the Cayman Islands has made significant progress towards fulfilling its action plan, and has authorised an on-site visit.
06/26/2023
GDPR data subject access rights clarified by CJEU
The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) also confirmed, however, that organisations will generally not have to reveal the identify of the employees
06/23/2023
Training Opportunities in Conyers Trust and Corporate Services
Selected candidates will participate in a structured program that combines theoretical learning with practical hands-on client work