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Amendments to the Nominee Regime of Bahamian Companies

The Amending Acts came into force on 19 January 2026

UAE Central Bank pursues single rulebook for financial services

During the briefing, attended by Pinsent Masons, the CBUAE confirmed that it intends to consolidate nine existing activity-based regulations into one rulebook.

Consultation on limiting the use of non-disclosure agreements in the UK

The Government is also asking for views on whether it would be helpful for worker protection for NDAs to be time limited.

Relocating investment management businesses to the Channel Islands

Jersey operates a comparable regime, with work and residence permissions closely aligned to employment and business requirements.

Doing business in the Cayman Islands guide (Legal 500)

The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands (the “Grand Court”) is the superior court of record of first instance for the Cayman Islands.

CFPB Finalizes New ECOA Rule in Major Fair Lending Pivot

The CFPB's final rule, published on April 22, 2026, changes language in Regulation B

New law reform project could trigger opt-out consumer class actions in the UK

The Law Commission is inviting stakeholder input on the project until 30 October 2026

Land rights challenges under South Africa’s ITIPP framework

To facilitate the TDP’s roll-out, the Department of Electricity and Energy has established a designated framework

CMA issues multi-million 'drip pricing' fine in enforcement first

All CMA consumer law investigations launched since November 2025 have been brought under the UCP provisions of the DMCCA.

Government plans to strengthen Charity Commission powers to counter extremism

The Government is also considering further measures of mandatory trustee ID verification

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.

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