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Indonesia Eases Foreign Capital Rules: Key Takeaways from BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025

Land and building costs can be counted toward the minimum investment for sectors

Guernsey tightens the regulatory perimeter for Private Trust Companies

The permission is granted with a time limit

BMA requires greater operational resilience

Bermuda is not alone in this regulatory development.

Navigating Ireland’s auto-enrolment pension scheme: essential dates for employers

Ireland's Department of Social Protection has confirmed that it plans to issue its first auto-enrolment payroll notification to all employers in early December 2025

Client alert on the implementation of the new Beneficial Ownership Act 2025

Once enacted the BO Act, together with the Beneficial Ownership Regulations 2025, and related guidance notes, will form part of Bermuda’s new beneficial ownership framework.

WA network expansion plans ‘an opportunity’ for infrastructure firms

WA currently plans to retire all state-owned coal plants by 2030.

OFSI fine highlights need for timely voluntary disclosure

In total, Colorcon was fined £152,750 in relation to 79 payments made in breach of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

Appleby Marks 13 Years Leading ILS Convergence and the Bermuda ILS Market

Appleby is proud to be the lead trusted legal adviser for ILS and cat-bond deals in Bermuda, thanks to a strong and dedicated team.

Parental leave shake-up for South Africa after court ruling

The impact of the confirmation by the Constitutional Court is that parents will have four months and 10 days parental leave shared between them.

New guidance on schemes of arrangement: What it means for Jersey companies

The Government of Jersey is currently consulting on changes to the Companies Law, including a proposal to abolish the headcount test.

Saudi Arabia enhances salary protection with ‘unified employment contract’

Narmah-Alqasim said the new model will introduce new, significant compliance risks for employers.

Regulatory shift could alter biosimilars business case

Medical practitioners often need persuading to switch away from prescribing originator biologics where cheaper biosimilars are available.

Dentons HPRP Collaborates with Ministry of Creative Economy to Foster Growth in Indonesia’s Creative Industry

At this special moment, we believe that supporting MSMEs is not only a social responsibility but also an essential part of building a globally competitive creative economy for Indonesia

Apple leads consultation challenges to Digital Markets Act

Apple and the Commission are preparing to face off in the courts over the iPhone firm’s alleged failure to comply with anti-steering provisions within the DMA

Labour fees reduced in Qatar

Recruitment licences drop in cost from QAR10,000 to QAR2000

Central Bank of Ireland proposes major shift for QIAIF guarantees and security arrangements

This positive development was outlined in a consultation paper published on 9 September 2025

Dutch privacy regulator sounds warning over LinkedIn AI plans

Users have to actively disable the setting to prevent their data being used for these purposes.

Significant changes to China’s arbitration law to be introduced

Other changes include arbitration institutions, which had no formal recognition under the old law, can set up business institutions in the pilot free trade zones and Hainan Free Trade Port if approved by the State Council.

Bermuda: New Beneficial Ownership Framework

The BO Act applies to all legal persons1 (sometimes referred to herein as “in scope entities”), subject to limited exceptions.

Updates on Hong Kong’s Uncertificated Securities Market Regime from an offshore perspective

The USM implementation plan covers HKEx-listed companies incorporated in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and Mainland China.

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