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Ireland launches first national anti-money laundering strategy

The strategy also sets out a series of reforms and initiatives designed to support these objectives.

Guernsey Funds Legal and Regulatory Update – September 2026

The Guernsey-based initiative is designed to support five first-time or emerging fund managers through a structured 12-month programme

Australian privacy law reforms move forward with consultation on ‘tranche two’ Bill

These reforms will be relevant to any organisation that collects, uses or discloses personal information about Australians

Late-stage liquidity and the Bermuda fund toolkit

Bermuda cannot legislate away global illiquidity.

Cayman Islands Applies for NAIC Qualified Jurisdiction Status

The application submission follows sustained engagement by the Cayman Islands Government with US insurance regulators and other key stakeholders

Proposed South African procurement reform raises compliance challenges for contractors

Public procurement occupies a central role in South Africa’s constitutional framework.

Pensions Ombudsman confirms no obligation to refund excess employer contributions following error

The PO's determination turned on the fact that the SIPP was governed by its terms and conditions, the scheme rules, HMRC guidance and applicable law

New Police Clearance Requirement for Key Persons of Bermuda Direct Long-Term Insurers and Insurance Intermediaries

The new requirement should be factored into the timing of regulatory applications and Key Person change notifications

Corporate Income Tax Amendment Act 2026

The Amendment Bill makes a consequential amendment to the Corporate Income Tax Agency Act 2024 (the 'Agency Act').

Northern Ireland sets out first policy framework for electricity interconnection

The policy is expected to be particularly relevant to interconnector developers, financiers and generators operating in Northern Ireland.

Cayman Islands Applies for NAIC Qualified Jurisdiction Status

The application submission follows sustained engagement by the Cayman Islands Government with US insurance regulators and other key stakeholders

Costs rules stand for Online Safety Act appeals

The Online Safety Act 2023 sets out a process through which regulated service providers can appeal against decisions of Ofcom, the UK’s online safety regulator.

SCCA 2026 mediation rules update enhances mediation options in Saudi Arabia

The new rules came into force on 1 August 2026 and follow on from a public consultation held by SCCA last November on proposed updates.

Major Financial Ombudsman Service reforms to shape complaints and redress landscape

The reforms are intended to help the FOS focus on disputes that are best suited to its role as a quick and informal alternative to the courts

Enviro InSSites 3: Environmental scanner – PFAS

Some PFAS have been proven to impact human health and the environment, some are not harmful and others have not yet been studied sufficiently.

Three procurement models will shape infrastructure delivery in Hong Kong into the 2030s

The Hong Kong SAR administration has returned to PPP models because it faces a new generation of capital-intensive infrastructure requirements that public budgets alone cannot fund, particularly in transport and smart city applications.

Ninth Circuit Holds FSIA Gives U.S. Courts Jurisdiction to Confirm Arbitral Awards Against Foreign Sovereigns Without U.S. Nexus

The decision may make it easier for award creditors to pursue confirmation of foreign arbitral awards against sovereigns and state-owned entities under the New York Convention within the Ninth Circuit.

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Ireland launches first national anti-money laundering strategy

Guernsey Funds Legal and Regulatory Update – September 2026

Australian privacy law reforms move forward with consultation on ‘tranche two’ Bill

Late-stage liquidity and the Bermuda fund toolkit

Cayman Islands Applies for NAIC Qualified Jurisdiction Status

Proposed South African procurement reform raises compliance challenges for contractors

Pensions Ombudsman confirms no obligation to refund excess employer contributions following error

New Police Clearance Requirement for Key Persons of Bermuda Direct Long-Term Insurers and Insurance Intermediaries

Corporate Income Tax Amendment Act 2026

Northern Ireland sets out first policy framework for electricity interconnection

Cayman Islands Applies for NAIC Qualified Jurisdiction Status

Costs rules stand for Online Safety Act appeals

SCCA 2026 mediation rules update enhances mediation options in Saudi Arabia

Major Financial Ombudsman Service reforms to shape complaints and redress landscape

Enviro InSSites 3: Environmental scanner – PFAS

Three procurement models will shape infrastructure delivery in Hong Kong into the 2030s

Ninth Circuit Holds FSIA Gives U.S. Courts Jurisdiction to Confirm Arbitral Awards Against Foreign Sovereigns Without U.S. Nexus

BMA Introduces Police Clearance Certificate Requirement for Key Persons

Guernsey's Director Registration Regime

Representing Thoma Bravo on Accelerant take private transaction valued at more than $4bn