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Malaysia revamps arbitration rules in efficiency push

The changes are expected to modernise and bring greater efficiencies and transparency to Malaysia’s arbitration framework

Singapore's second data centre call for application: From pilot to power play

This is more than double the 80MW of capacity which was awarded as part of the 2022 pilot exercise to Equinix, Microsoft, GDS Holdings and a joint venture between AirTrunk and ByteDance.

Italy, trusts, and succession planning: a modern and competitive framework

Italy's inheritance and gift tax rules is among the most competitive in Europe, combining modest tax rates with generous exemptions for transfers within families.

Update of German civil procedure rules could bring AI to the fore

Another change to the procedural code is that regional courts in Germany will now have jurisdiction to hear claims arising from publications in printed materials

Ireland proposes residential address opt-out for company officers

Keenan said the proposed change without retrospective effect would be of limited benefit to individuals who are already or were formerly company directors

Publications Clarifying Schedule 2: The JFSC's proposals for revision of guidance for Article 36 of the Proceeds of Crime Law

The Draft Guidelines make it clear that reconsidering and reassessing whether activities are caught is an obligation and one which must be ongoing, especially where there are trigger events.

Amendments to Bermuda’s Beneficial Ownership Act

The Registrar is continuing to develop Regulations and Guidance Notes to provide practical direction on compliance obligations under the Act.

Firms face pressure over incoming non-financial misconduct rules

The rules follow the FCA publishing a comprehensive survey in 2024 on culture and non-financial misconduct within the UK’s financial services sector.

Upcoming changes to CRS regulations

The Regulations also introduce enhanced due diligence and data quality requirements

Fund Finance x Crypto: Luxembourg

The Luxembourg framework has since then been supplemented by the MICA Regulation8

The Companies (Prohibition of Bearer Shares and Nominee Directors) Amendment Act 2025

The Companies Act has been amended to explicitly prohibit the appointment of any person, in any circumstances

Biotech innovation to get added EU patent-like protection

Biosimilars provide competition to originator biologics, which are drugs that contain active substances derived from biological sources.

‘Less healthy’ food ad ban takes effect

The measures are targeted at food and drink that is high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS)

How the unfair contract terms regime is impacting the Australian construction industry

With all that being said, we still have limited judicial guidance as to how the UCT legislation will apply in the specific context of the construction industry.

Hong Kong Court of Appeal clarifies Condition Precedent in MG Charter Limited v Beijing Caissa – Implications for Contractual Remedies (Part 2)

Hong Kong courts may interpret contracts to avoid commercially absurd results unless the wording makes such an intention abundantly clear.

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