02/02/2023
Consumer duty compliance takes centre stage in FCA authorisation process
The FCA has provided a list of materials applicants could rely on to support their compliance with the consumer duty.
Government Regulation
02/01/2023
UK government proposes statutory dismissal and re-engagement code
The code recognises that dismissal and re-engagement is a lawful strategy for changing employee terms and conditions where there is a real business need to do so.
02/01/2023
Cayman Funds: New Rules Are Coming - Are You Compliant?
Operators of funds must ensure the conduct of the fund and its service providers is in accordance with these regulatory measures.
02/01/2023
Funds & Investment Management Update - Ireland and Luxembourg - Q4 2022
This quarter's highlights include the publication of the Central Bank of Ireland's consultation on proposed new prudential rules for UCITS ManCos and AIFMs with MiFID permissions
02/01/2023
FCA warning on pre-paid probate plans could signal increased regulation
The FCA warned that pre-paid probate plans are not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and there is no requirement for money to be held in trust or backed by insurance.
02/01/2023
Dentons included in the legal panel of CNIC Corporation limited
CNIC was first incorporated in Hong Kong in May 2012, with an initial capital of US$11.111 billion.
02/01/2023
Doing business in the UAE: foreign investment
With some exceptions, a foreign entity will be required to establish an entity in the UAE if they wish to carry on business.
02/01/2023
UAE regulator overhauls regimes for foreign and domestic funds
The SCA has so far approved around 2,000 foreign funds to promote and offer their funds through licensed promoters in the UAE.
01/31/2023
DORA: New EU Operational Resilience Regime for the Financial Sector
Notably, certain unregulated technology providers, such as ICT third-party service providers, are now within the direct scope of financial regulatory requirements for the first time.
01/31/2023
Strike off, dissolution and restoration under the BVI Business Companies Act
This guide examines procedures by which the name of a company may be struck off, or restored to, the Register under the Act.
01/31/2023
Taking security over shares in a Cayman Islands exempted company
This guide examines the creation of security over shares in a Cayman Islands exempted company.
01/31/2023
UAE changes commercial agency law to encourage more foreign investment
The new law is a positive development in encouraging foreign investment and international businesses to continue to move to and operate in the UAE.
01/31/2023
Our new name - Karas So LLP in association with Mishcon de Reya
Kevin So joined as a Partner in January 2022, with his experience and reputation in the Hong Kong disputes space marking a valuable addition to the team.
01/30/2023
UAE deadline for transition to fixed-term employment contracts extended
The transition of employees onto fixed-term employment contracts is mandated under UAE’s Labour Law, which was updated last year.
01/30/2023
HMRC withdraws plastic packaging tax invoicing requirements
There will of course be some who have already expended time and effort on developing the systems to generate the information
01/30/2023
CMA investigations to extend to consumer product 'green' claims in UK
Ongoing drive to tackle greenwashing and misleading claims means businesses
01/30/2023
Aviation regulatory update 2022/2023
The pipeline of regulations and legislative measures for 2023 is likely to include the implementation of the outcomes and responses to these various consultations
01/30/2023
Pensions disputes: market upheaval feeding into disputes landscape
The case considers some of the complaints that may arise where members have seen fund values fall during the Covid-19 pandemic
01/30/2023
UK CMA to scrutinise green claims made in relation to foodstuffs, drinks and other household essentials
Greenwashing has attracted regulatory attention because consumers are increasingly taking environmental considerations into account when choosing products and services.
01/27/2023
The Jersey property market: What's the outlook for 2023?
Interestingly, the purchase price of two-bedroom houses fell by £32,000 from that of the previous quarter, and the slightly higher bracket of four-bedroom houses remained on average unchanged at a mean sale price of £1,329,000.