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Jersey digital assets - October 2026 update

Together, these developments strengthen Jersey’s proposition as a well-regulated and commercially responsive jurisdiction for digital asset businesses and investment structures.

Proper AI governance requires everyday action, say experts

The issue was highlighted in a report published earlier this year by operations consultancy Mozaic and Pinsent Masons that looks into the governance challenges being faced by companies amid the current AI boom.

From E-Signatures to AI-Driven Contracts: How Mauritius is rewriting the Rules of Digital Transactions

An electronic transferable record cannot be denied legal effect merely because it is electronic.

Australian regulator flags human oversight may not avoid new ADM transparency duties

The guidance confirms that the obligation extends beyond 'high-risk AI' and can apply to a broad range of computer programs and software.

Tech suppliers need to pass new security baseline down the supply chain

Negotiations often stall on liability.

Cutting-edge AI approach earns national recognition for Fraud team

The award reflects the strength of our 75-strong UK Fraud team, led by Damian Rourke and Clare Davis

DLA Piper joins government-backed group to advance UK digital markets

The Legal action group will support the other action groups and develop best-practice guidance for market participants.

Medtronic’s $700 Million Strategic Partnership with Cornerstone Robotics for Global Expansion of Robotic-Assisted Surgery

The transaction includes rights for Medtronic to distribute Cornerstone Robotics’ Sentire™ surgical system in select markets outside the United States where the system has received regulatory approval.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader recognized at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards

The awards celebrate the individuals, teams and organizations driving innovation across the legal profession

New digital duty of care for Australian online services announced

The proposals are expected to operate alongside forthcoming privacy reforms

Growing strategic importance of data centres changing financing picture

Comparable issues have already emerged in sectors such as telecommunications, energy infrastructure, semiconductors and critical minerals.

Artificial intelligence: can GPU compute become a financeable asset class?

Equally important will be the contractual arrangements ensuring access to compute capacity.

AI adoption is creating legal consequences for employers: expert

Goonrey said: “The legal consequences for employers extend well beyond technology regulation."

AI in the Workplace: Emerging Legal Issues for Bermuda Employers

It is a question that is likely to become increasingly relevant in Bermuda, as the law necessarily catches up with the technology.

Singapore and Malaysia approach data centre development with different strategies

Power availability is emerging as a key constraint, with access to electricity now often a more significant challenge than access to land.

Singapore approves 200MW data centre capacity expansion for four operators

The four successful bidders were among more than 20 projects that bid for the capacity through a competitive process

AI in Risk and Compliance: Mind the Expectation Gap

Whether the GFSC and other regulators globally can continue without directly regulating the use of AI in risk and compliance – and the software and providers involved – remains to be seen.

Frontier AI cyber risk warnings grow louder as GPT-6 Astra is released

The warnings arose ahead of the release of GPT‑6 Astra, OpenAI’s latest AI model

Equity, Digitised: Tokenising Cayman Islands and BVI Fund Interests & Shares

The Cayman Islands has responded decisively, enacting a comprehensive legislative framework in March 2026 that provides statutory clarity for tokenised fund structures

Cyber Resilience Act marks major shift in EU cybersecurity compliance

Security updates and technical documentation must remain available for at least ten years after a product is placed on the market, or for the entire duration of the support period if that period is longer.

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