06/20/2024
ESMA Report on MiFID II Marketing Requirements
The report covers various aspects of the organisation and content of marketing communications
Government Regulation
06/20/2024
Labour sets tough UK transition plan pledge
Under the CSDDD, there is the requirement for in-scope companies “to adopt and put into effect a transition plan for climate change mitigation
06/20/2024
Ogier Global obtains CSSF licence to expand European fund administration offering
With the newly acquired CSSF licence, Ogier Global is equipped to provide an expanded suite of fund administration solutions to its global clientele.
06/20/2024
Bird & Bird and OXYGY announce together with the European Commission and Warren Brandeis the publication of the best practices report 2024
Further best practices reports for the second and third cohorts will be published following the completion of each of the cohorts
06/19/2024
Ruling in Hong Kong SAR confirms arbitral interim measures not subject to appeal
The Court confirmed that such an arbitral decision was not an ‘award’ within the meaning of the Ordinance
06/19/2024
UK seaman visa guidance gives clarity to offshore employers
“It would be best to correct practices now even if possible mistakes have been made in the past,” said Gravelle.
06/19/2024
Indefinite storage of customer data can lead to GDPR fines
The online retailer had come to the authority’s attention after a customer complaint.
06/17/2024
UK copyright law: the basics
Copyright is a hugely complex area of law which gives territorial rights on a country by country basis which are recognised globally through a series of international treaties.
06/13/2024
Access to beneficial owner information of companies registered in Jersey is changing
This information is not currently publicly available, although it is accessible by regulatory and law enforcement bodies.
06/13/2024
Irish fund management companies must respond to Central Bank liquidity management survey
It is the responsibility of each individual FMC to put processes in place to ensure the questionnaire is properly completed and returned.
06/13/2024
EBA outsourcing guidelines under DORA review
DORA was written into EU law in late 2022 but it does not apply until 17 January 2025.
06/13/2024
Deepfakes and online scams: navigating legal issues in Hong Kong and Singapore
Scam and cybercrime cases in Singapore surged by nearly 50% in 2023
06/13/2024
Bird & Bird and OXYGY announce together with the European Commission 20 use cases selected for second cohort of European Blockchain Sandbox
Once the matching process for the second group of 20 use cases is completed, the confidential regulatory dialogues will begin.
06/12/2024
A parental child abduction from Hong Kong to England
During the proceedings, all three of the children were consistent in saying that they found their educational routine in HK
06/12/2024
HKIAC’s new rules addressing diversity and the environment a welcome step
According to the rules, the HKIAC will also have new powers in relation to the determination, review and adjustment of arbitrators’ fees and expenses.
06/12/2024
Navigating the de-banking pain
The Treasury Committee reported in February that more than 140,000 business accounts had been closed by major banks.
06/12/2024
Norton Rose Fulbright enhances global investigations practice with 12-lawyer team
Companies and their executives across many industries face heightened litigation risk amid increased regulatory scrutiny, and clients look to Norton Rose
06/11/2024
Outsourced Support for Effectively Navigating ELTIF 2.0
On the investor side, putting funds into ELTIF structures should be that much simpler, particularly for high-net-worth investors.
06/11/2024
Bankruptcy & Restructuring - Planning for Failure
A failure to recognise and act upon early signs of distress turned what might have been a controlled descent into a freefall.
06/11/2024
Charity Commission guidance on UK elections
Charities must not assist candidates with their election campaigns