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Advisers warned over compliance as HMRC writes to non-doms

Ashford added that in the past five years HMRC has heightened its focus on cracking down on so-called ‘enablers’.

Regulator assesses risk of local non-profits being used for financial crime

The data will help determine the JFSC’s approach to supervising non-profit organisations, particularly those that are considered more vulnerable.

Data Protection: Key Findings From The ECPB's Whatsapp Ireland Decision

WhatsApp was issued a €225 million fine, the largest ever fine from the DPC, and the second-highest under GDPR rules.

Global law firm strengthens client offering in Turkey through alliance

This alliance stems from a shared vision.

Law that creates work-from-home right for UK employees to be confirmed on Thursday

This will allow anyone to make a request from the start of their job, with the move aimed at enabling women, disabled people and carers to balance their work and life commitments.

FINRA Fines Ex-Merrill Rep Who Hid Felony Drug Charges

Since he is no longer registered as a broker or advisor, the suspension will be imposed only if he reassociates with a member firm.

Comprehensive changes needed for some businesses to fully comply with Enhanced and Simplified Due Diligence Measures and Exemptions

The findings highlight a range of statutory obligations and regulatory requirements that were either not complied with or were only partially complied with.

Bermuda employers turning to SafeKey to unlock return to new “normal”

The President characterised this initiative as one necessary to counter "a pandemic of the unvaccinated", stating, "This is not about freedom or personal choice.

The new pensions offences coming into force

These offences may affect anyone dealing with an employer with a defined benefit scheme, including counterparties, lenders and advisers, unless they have a “reasonable excuse”.

Changes to the Notifiable Events Regime: How Will They Affect You?

Although the changes are not expected to come into force until 2022, transactions happening now might be relevant to whether future transactions pass the 25% threshold

FCA bans financial adviser convicted for grooming

The FCA has banned director Jon Frensham (formerly known as Jonathan James Hunt) from performing any regulated activity.

US Tax Reform is Coming: What it Could Mean For You?

The top long-term capital gains rate would be increased from 20% to 25% for taxpayers in the highest ordinary income tax bracket, effective for sales after September 13, 2021

Financial Regulation: Daily Update

A feedback statement, setting out next steps, will follow in 2022.

UK data protection law reform advocates ‘privacy management’

The government is also proposing to tackle “over-reporting” of personal data breaches by increasing the threshold for notifying the ICO of such incidents.

Watchdog fines companies for sending 354 million nuisance messages

These companies should have known better.

Cookie law faces revamp under UK data reforms

Cookies are small text files that record internet users' online activity.

Tech companies shape UAE data law

A new data law is to be introduced in the UAE.

SEC Surpasses $1 Billion in Awards to Whistleblowers with Two Awards Totaling $114 Million

The SEC has awarded approximately $1 billion to 207 individuals since issuing its first award in 2012.

Analysis: How trade laws could stymie growth in ESG-focused exports

Spak and Lynd explain the need for a change in the regulatory framework to accommodate the increasing number of benefit corporations and, more broadly, ESG principles in trade law.

Property boss banned after taking £4.7m from investors

Based on the site of a former convent at Woodchester, near Stroud, the complex would include a hotel, music venue, members club and spa.

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