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A comprehensive guide to the BMA's proposed new Operational Resilience and Outsourcing Code

The BMA is advising that Relevant Entities should create a communication strategy to manage and mitigate disruptions

Jersey employment law update

The Minister for Social Security accepted the recommendations and requested law drafting to amend the relevant provisions of the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003

Cayman Islands: in pursuit of robust and efficient justice

These factors combine to offer an environment that fosters the growth of attractive and efficient structures for private clients for the longer term.

A fine balance: new access regulations and privacy regulations for beneficial ownership information in the Cayman Islands

The Parliament of the Cayman Islands has recently approved the Beneficial Ownership Transparency (Legitimate Interest Access) Regulations, 2024

Fund Finance Laws and Regulations 2025 – Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands exempted companies are also occasionally used as investment vehicles

UPC: our rulings can extend to infringement of UK part of European patents

The question of whether the UPC had jurisdiction to decide whether the UK part of the European patent was invalid did not arise in these proceedings

The Takeover Code in Jersey

This guide provides an overview of these changes and the principal elements of the Code.

New Regulatory Policy on Recognition and Approval of an Actuary

The Rule and SoG introduced in November 2019 provides guidance on CIMA’s expectations for the actuarial reports.

LGPS at heart of UK growth proposals

Facilitating local investments can be resource-intensive, not only in carrying out diligence on suitable local opportunities but also in implementing the investment and monitoring the asset over time.

Improving workers’ mental health a regulatory focus for construction sector in 2025

Many construction companies are already taking steps to address and improve their workers’ mental health.

Irish Programme for Government ‘positive step’ for tackling fraud

The cabinet formally ratified the 2025 plan following a meeting at Áras an Uachtaráin earlier this month.

UK defined benefit surplus reforms ‘positive’ for schemes and employers

By allowing pension funds to invest surplus money in the wider economy, the government aims to stimulate investment in infrastructure, businesses, and other growth-oriented projects.

Ad bodies challenge ‘consent or pay’ restrictions as UK guidance issued

Consent is one of six lawful bases for processing personal data under the GDPR.

Search orders

Some searches will last more than a day and it may be necessary to arrange for surveillance of the premises being searched overnight.

Kazakhstan developed model terms for a master financial agreement on OTC derivative transactions

Derivatives are essential tools for risk management

Trends in Islamic finance across the Channel Islands

Our Islamic finance team boasts extensive experience in both traditional and Shariah-compliant financing techniques.

Bermuda Public Companies Update, Winter 2025

Global IPO activity declined by 14% in the third quarterGlobal IPO activity declined by 14% in the third quarter of 2024 of 2024

An overview of upcoming changes to Irish company law

The proposed changes served to modernise various provisions of the 2014 Act.

A new era for LGBTQ+ rights: Thailand enforces same-sex marriage registration

This historic amendment positions Thailand at the forefront of Southeast Asia’s progression toward greater equality and inclusivity.

Fund Finance Laws and Regulations 2025: Assessing Lender Risk in Fund Finance Markets (GLI chapter)

In 2024, the market saw continued growth in the use of NAV facilities.

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