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Telemarketing rules set for UAE financial institutions

Automation may be efficient, but the Central Bank is making it clear that the use of technology cannot come at the expense of customer experience or accountability

Grenada joins the Madrid Protocol: five things brand owners should know

Grenada’s entry into the Madrid Protocol is a welcome development for brand owners

Ogier and MJM form an alliance to support cross-border client needs

"Our firms share a common approach to client service and a very strong alignment in values, making this a natural collaboration."

Sweden will not implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive

It is very interesting to see the developments in Sweden.

UK employers may face wider right to work duties under proposed Home Office code

Other changes strengthen guidance on avoiding discrimination.

Sports agents: the implementing decree between safeguards, market restrictions and regulatory uncertainty

Foreign sports agents operating or intending to operate on a stable basis in the Italian market are now required to confront a changed regulatory framework

Campbells launches refreshed brand

The new brand is effective immediately and will be implemented on a phased basis across all external-facing platforms.

What to expect as DIFC new crypto regulations take effect

Under the DFSA regulations, a crypto token is one which is used, or is intended to be used, as a medium of exchange

TUPE reform under spotlight as UK government launches call for evidence

The move is the latest step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to reform employment rights, following the passing of the Employment Rights Act late last year.

DFSA links up with UAE authorities to strengthen auditing framework

The MoU establishes a framework for coordinated supervision between the DFSA and the UAE government as they look to focus on financial crime prevention and terrorism financing.

Jersey's residential tenancy law amended

Existing periodic tenancies automatically become subject to the New Law.

BVI succession planning and the use of private investment companies

As a point to note, PICs should not be confused with investment funds or co-investment vehicles

Ireland plans to fast-track critical infrastructure

Garrett Monaghan, an energy expert with Pinsent Masons in Dublin, said this step would add an extra layer of challenge to implementing the proposals.

Why Irish fund managers should heed Central Bank LMT guidance

The guidance comes after the bank’s own survey found that while 83% of funds based in Ireland have at least two LMTs available to them, just 35% of them made use of one.

Italian Cultural Heritage Law: the evolving landscape for the art market

Under Italian law, the export of artworks is subject to different rules and potential limitations

Force majeure and the Iran conflict: Contract tools for managing war driven disruptions

Force majeure clauses frequently impose procedural requirements

Qatar Central Bank announces support measures for financial institutions

These include providing banks with unlimited access to short-term funding using approved securities

Bermuda Regulatory Update – Economic Substance Amendment Act 2026

There are no immediate changes to the content of economic substance declarations or the processes for the filing of such economic substance declarations.

Hybrid general meetings and electronic voting: what HKEX-listed issuers need to do before their first AGM after 1 July 2025

Just as importantly, shareholders’ rights must be maintained in any meeting attended virtually, including the ability to speak and vote.

A guide to foreign ownership of property in the Cayman Islands

Foreign individuals and companies considering owning property in the Cayman Islands should be aware of the rules.

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