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FCA proposes tougher rules for cryptoasset marketing

The rules will apply to ‘qualifying cryptoassets’

Corporate Governance Update – Cayman Islands Regulated Entities

The Rule and Guidance will bring about several changes to the previous corporate governance requirements for regulated entities and extend them to private funds, which were not previously covered.

Attorney Kurt Gerstner presents on helping foreign companies deal with US litigation discovery at IADC 2023 Annual Meeting

He will focus on difficulties foreign clients may have understanding and complying with US discovery obligations

UK banks urged to prepare for new APP fraud reimbursement rules

Under the proposed new rules, payment firms will have to reimburse most APP fraud victims within five business days and additional protections will be put in place for vulnerable customers.

Employing UK citizens in Germany

This means that UK citizens must leave Germany after 90 days of stay, unless they can show a residence permit that allows them to remain in the Federal territory.

Cayman Islands funds - governance update

The aim of the new rules and guidance is to provide a consistent and enforceable governance regime for all regulated Cayman Islands entities, while eliminating some of the gaps in the current regime.

Permanent company virtual meetings permitted in Singapore

Companies are also now required to accept proxy instructions given electronically rather than leaving this to be stipulated in the company’s constitution.

Jersey 'Fast Track' Fact Sheet

The easiest way to progress matters in a fast track estate is to initially e-mail copies of all of the above documents

Obligations and Filing Deadlines for Registered Cayman Islands Investment Funds

The FAR form is published on the Authority's website and a mutual fund's or private fund's local auditor must submit the required return through the Authority's REEFS web portal.

Telecommunications and Information Technology Act brings change in Saudi Arabia

Under the new Act, a greater range of services are potentially subject to telecoms licensing and regulatory requirements than was the case before.

Holiday pay developments for charities

Most workers have a right to a minimum of 5.6 weeks' paid annual leave a year under the WTR, but 4 of those weeks are subject to EU law and 1.6 weeks are not.

Singapore to include phase-out of coal in green finance taxonomy

The Singapore Asia Taxonomy is being drafted to help Singapore’s financial sector to identify green investments to reach their net-zero goals faster, according to the report.

Lasting Powers of Attorney in Jersey

LPAs work separately to your Will and allow you (as the 'Donor') to appoint one or more people to act as your attorney/s

New Conversion and Division Options for EU Limited Companies

The Mobility Regulations update the current cross-border merger regime

MiCA: A new dawn for crypto-asset regulation

Cyprus is an example of an EU Member State that opted for much greater regulatory oversight than the minimum set out in the 5AMLD

Key Points: Schemes of Arrangement in the Cayman Islands

A scheme is an effective restructuring tool used for reorganising a solvent company or rescuing a distressed company.

Guide gives clarity on calculation of GDPR fines

Under the GDPR, there are three fine classifications.

Bright future for UK listed companies looking to grow through M&A

If the FCA’s proposals are implemented, the significant transactions regime in the listing rules will be radically re-written.

Foreign investment in Denmark: New rules, and the first prohibition

The Danish Investment Screening Act (DISA) has been in force since 1 July 2021

UK-US ‘data bridge’ to complement EU-US ‘Privacy Shield 2.0’

Both the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its UK equivalent impose restrictions on the transfer of personal data internationally, outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).

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