11/11/2021
A breakthrough was achieved in February 2021 in the Council of the EU, as a result of certain countries changing their previous position and agreeing to support the proposal.
11/10/2021
The consultation proposes changing this principle to clarify that such growth should happen in a sustainable way that is consistent with the UK’s net zero commitments.
11/09/2021
The Affiliate Program Letter poses a challenge for foreign banks with New York branches, agencies or representative offices that is less likely to exist for US-based financial groups that are subject to comprehensive regulation in the United States.
11/09/2021
That section of the Act provides the government with scope to place conditions on the transfer of savings that need to be met before savers can exercise their statutory right to transfer their money to other schemes.
11/09/2021
The regulator can impose fines or periodic penalty payments on companies that mislead consumers about the sustainability of their products.
11/09/2021
The PSR said it would now work with the payment services provider industry to develop remedies that increase merchant engagement and make sure the market works better for them.
11/08/2021
Our China team looks at the third and final draft of the PRC Personal Information Protection Law.
11/08/2021
Vin Bange and Adnan Chida look at recent developments in data protection and cybersecurity in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE.
11/08/2021
The Carey Olsen chapters provide analysis and commentary on blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and Jersey.
11/08/2021
Update on the Guernsey proposals for protection from discrimination for individual religious or philosophical beliefs
11/08/2021
The changes extend the limitation period for cladding building actions which would have otherwise expired on or after 16 July 2019 but before 1 December 2023.
11/07/2021
The SFC imposed a fine of HK$3.3 million on Fulbright Securities Limited
11/06/2021
As this conversation continues to unfold, firms will need to pay close attention if they are to enhance their regulatory reporting and avoid enforcement action.
11/05/2021
The TCFD’s guidelines were published in 2017 and say that companies should undertake scenario-planning for different levels of global warming and should disclose medium and long term emissions targets.
11/05/2021
The speech provided a useful round-up of the FCA’s focus on data across its operations and activities.
11/05/2021
The expansion of the existing text and data mining exception to copyright is also under consideration, which could have significant impacts on the use of big data in the future.
11/04/2021
The commission said the cybersecurity of these exempt devices was already guaranteed by existing pieces of EU legislation.
11/04/2021
Subject to Parliamentary approval, the new rules will come into force in respect of financial periods starting on or after 6 April 2022.
11/04/2021
Whilst the natural impulse after a lengthy negotiation is to put the contract away and never think of it again, it is really useful to prepare a summary of its core features while they are still fresh.
11/04/2021
We are also pleased to report that Ogier recently received the recognition of Best Offshore Law Firm at this year's Hedgeweek Americas Awards for the second year in a row.