04/11/2023
Home Performance Index
The HPI was introduced in 2016 and has recently been mentioned in development term sheets in the Irish finance market.
Government Regulation
04/11/2023
Heightened EU product safety rules introduce obligations for online marketplaces
Another main change to the rules aims to make the removal of dangerous products swifter and the process of product recalls more effective.
04/11/2023
UK cloud market investigation proposed
It has now said that it has uncovered “practices and features that could limit competition”.
04/11/2023
Senior management functions: are you now within scope of the civil financial penalties regime?
Understanding your responsibilities is also really important, knowing which of the four categories outlined in the Notice your role falls into is essential for both you and the organisation you work for.
04/06/2023
Continuing Requirements of Limited Liability Companies in the Cayman Islands
Before proceeding with the registration of an LLC in the Cayman Islands, persons are advised to consult their tax, legal and other professional advisers in their respective jurisdictions.
04/06/2023
BVI Voluntary Liquidations: What You Need to Know in 2023
Other new criteria for BVI voluntary liquidators include having at least two years' experience of handling liquidations; holding appropriate professional qualifications and/or a BVI Financial Services Commission-issued insolvency practitioner's
04/06/2023
Jersey limited partnerships
The partnership agreement, which must be in writing
04/06/2023
Luxembourg law enables blockchain use in financial services
The new legislation implements EU legislation finalised last year which provides for distributed ledger technology-based financial markets infrastructure
04/06/2023
FCA releases 2023/24 Business Plan
In this blog, we extract key activities which the FCA has in plan for 2023/24 that are expected to have an impact on firms.
04/05/2023
Employer Compliance – Spring Statement 2023 update & Reporting Employment Related Securities
Currently employers are required to notify HMRC within 92 days of grant – a deadline which can easily be missed but which HMRC take very seriously.
04/05/2023
Central Bank Updates its Q&A on Digital Assets for QIAIFs
The revised Q&A does not change the Central Bank’s position in relation to retail investor alternative investment funds
04/05/2023
Advocate general: German credit agency scoring breaches GDPR
The Administrative Court of Wiesbaden in Hesse, Germany, has referred three disputes involving SCHUFA to the EU’s highest court, which is expected to issue its judgment in the coming months.
04/05/2023
UK pensions regulator focuses on scheme diversity with new guidance
The new guidance will push the EDI requirements onto their agenda for this year”.
04/05/2023
Withers responds to the Charity Commission consultation on its draft social media guidance
The aim of the new guidance is to help trustees improve understanding in this area and to help build trustee confidence, as well as to encourage charities to adopt a social media policy.
04/05/2023
Channel Islands Funds Quarterly Update: Q1 2023
The deadline for registration in respect of existing circumstances passed on 1 September 2022
04/05/2023
Law Commission announces review of English commercial leasing rules
The Law Commission said it aims to publish a consultation paper on the review by December 2023.
04/04/2023
Jersey fund structures
A JLP/SLP/ILP consists of one or more general partners who are jointly and severally liable for all the debts of the partnership and one or more limited partners
04/04/2023
Guide on conducting an out-of-court workout in Asia
One way of dealing with insolvency is a private agreement between creditors — often just banks and bondholders — and the debtor to effect a restructuring.
04/03/2023
CP153: CBI Consults on Individual Accountability Framework as Act Becomes Law
The main requirements of the IAF Act will not come into force until after this consultation process has concluded.
04/03/2023
Dentons’ partners approve combination with PJS Law in the Philippines
Bringing together two firms that prioritize exceptional client care and are committed to inclusion and diversity