08/06/2021
One of the issues in dispute between the parties in SFO concerned the ownership of four Jersey situated properties and specifically, whether those properties belonged beneficially to a certain individual
08/05/2021
No changes have been proposed to the apprenticeship levy paid by the largest employers, through which the scheme is part-funded.
08/05/2021
The rationale for this change is to provide protection to investors at a stage when there is still limited public information available.
08/05/2021
An important element of Keepwell Deed is that the Chinese parent company undertakes obligations to its subsidiaries.
08/04/2021
This option raises some data protection and privacy issues and the Government makes it clear in its guidance to employers that they must adhere to data protection legislation.
08/04/2021
Indeed, Nikhil Rathi’s recent speech on transforming the FCA to being a more proactive and forward looking regulator warned that “firms should expect us to be even more rigorous on upholding high standards – especially on governance, con
08/04/2021
Inflationary effect on future fines
08/04/2021
There is much to gain in moving to a centralised approach for procurement for a buyer like central government.
08/04/2021
The bank claimed that its monetary policy would be flexible, targeted, reasonable and appropriate.
08/04/2021
The “Fit for 55 Package”
08/04/2021
South Africa has approved the first patent that identifies an AI as its inventor. It could unlock a new era of invention – and of intellectual property abuses.
08/03/2021
An international tribunal ruled that the billionaire and her late husband corruptly obtained a lucrative stake from the state oil company Sonangol.
08/03/2021
The government is proposing to place the work of the DMU on a statutory footing and its consultation considers the powers the body should have when carrying out its functions.
08/01/2021
This was because HATVP is independent from the executive and has more budgetary and functional autonomy than the AFA.
08/01/2021
This means that it includes internal documents and correspondence with or about this person.
08/01/2021
The government issued a second consultation on the proposals in December and has now set out the plans for reform in draft legislation, a policy paper and a consultation response document.
07/30/2021
A long sentence for Tong would raise fears that courts in the financial hub will strictly interpret the security law, which outlaws secession, subversion, terrorism and colluding with foreign forces.
07/30/2021
The European Commission's confirmation that SFDR does apply to these Non-EU AIFMs cannot come as a surprise
07/30/2021
The consultation followed the UK Listing Review, which had noted that this presumption of suspension is a significant deterrent to the growth of the SPAC market in the UK.
07/30/2021
As is the case with statutory notices currently made under Executive Procedures, the FCA will permit (and not disclose to the subject of the notice) communications between staff recommending that action be taken,