07/14/2022
CRS – Requests for information and breach notices issued by email
The DITC typically sends any requests for information in relation to a financial institution (FI) to the email address provided
Government Regulation
07/13/2022
FCA consults on functioning of equity secondary markets
It also supports the objectives set out in the FCA’s Strategy 2022‑2025 and Business Plan which included a commitment to strengthen the UK’s position in wholesale markets, including developing proposals to improve the functioning of equity sec
07/13/2022
The 2022 Belgian labour deal: measures predominantly enhancing employees’ interests (part 1)
The boundaries of daily and weekly working time limits within this system are the same as for the so-called ‘small flexibility’ measures (9 hours/day and 45 hours/week)
07/13/2022
UK Data Protection Reform: Examining the Road Ahead
UK government sets out ambitious proposal for reforming the UK data protection landscape.
07/13/2022
Lawyers in Hong Kong to be able to charge success fees in arbitration
Once effective, lawyers and clients in Hong Kong SAR will be permitted to enter into success fee and contingency fee arrangements for arbitration and arbitration-related proceedings.
07/13/2022
New Irish FI screening regime on the horizon – what you need to know
The regime will also facilitate better information- sharing and cooperation with other EU Member States.
07/12/2022
Central Bank of Ireland overhauls QIAIF pre-submission process
Most QIAIFs are given fast track approval by the CBI, under which it authorises a QIAIF in 24 hours without reviewing the fund documents.
07/12/2022
Data belies efforts to reduce infrastructure sector gender pay gap
Analysis by Pinsent Masons has found that a number of infrastructure companies are taking steps to encourage more women into employment in the sector
07/12/2022
Are you covered? Project wide insurance policy may offer different cover to co-insureds
The RFU’s project manager decided that a comprehensive project insurance policy covering all the contractors would be appropriate.
07/12/2022
Ashurst and The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation sign coalition partnership agreement
Through this partnership, Ashurst and GCMD will leverage on each other’s domain expertise and exchange information, in order to identify opportunities and deliver pilot projects.
07/12/2022
Ashurst advises lenders on financing the acquisition of VINCORION
STAR Capital with headquarters in London was established in 1999 and is a private equity firm focused on building and developing businesses around strategic assets in Western Europe.
07/11/2022
New UK Bill of Rights could overturn hundreds of judgments
The Bill also maintains the HRA’s distinction between primary and secondary legislation, so that courts cannot strike down an Act of Parliament – but may instead issue a declaration of incompatibility if they consider it breaches an ECHR right
07/11/2022
New Mandatory Consideration of ESG Factors for EU Investment Funds Managers
This update focuses specifically on the changes that will be made to the UCITS and AIFMD regimes
07/11/2022
Real Estate Transactions: Legislative Amendments
These amendments are reflected in the Real Property Tax (Amendment) Act, 2022, the Stamp (Amendment) Act, 2022, and the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2022, (which all took effect on 1 July 2022) and are set out below.
07/11/2022
New Mandatory Consideration of ESG Factors for EU Investment Funds Managers
This update focuses specifically on the changes that will be made to the UCITS and AIFMD regimes and considers the practical implications for UCITS management companies and AIFMs (collectively "Manco(s)"), particularly in the context of existing
07/11/2022
WWF-Hong Kong joins Ogier's Talent4Impact as industry partner for 2022
WWF’s BNS team brings an exciting dynamic to the Talent4Impact industry partner line-up.
07/08/2022
EU reaches agreement on European crypto asset regulatory rules
The rules are aimed at protecting consumers against some of the risks related to crypto assets investment and helping them to avoid fraudulent schemes.
07/08/2022
Greenwashing in the European financial services sector
Greenwashing is a form of marketing which conveys a false message because it provides misleading information as to the sustainability of a particular product or service.
07/08/2022
Paul Hastings Advises SD Biosensor and SJL Partners on $1.53B Acquisition of Meridian Bioscience
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022
07/08/2022
FCA Identifies “Clear Rationale” for Regulating ESG Data and Ratings Providers
The FCA emphasised the increasing prevalence of providers and the potential harm from lack of regulation in this area.