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13 November 2019
One year of Model Declaratory Action in Germany – taking stock and outlook
Fuelled by revelations consequent of the Volkswagen diesel emissions technology cases, the German legislator hastily introduced a new law on Model Declaratory Action ( Musterfeststellungsklage ). This denotes an important step by the German legislator into the direction of collective redress in B2C...
12 November 2019
Casting the regulatory net over virtual assets – SFC finalises new regulatory framework for virtual asset trading platforms
On 6 November 2019, the Security and Futures Commission ( SFC ) issued a position paper setting out a new regulatory framework for the licensing of centralised virtual asset trading platforms, following the SFC’s conceptual framework issued last year.
12 November 2019
Beneficial Ownership – Implementation, Supervision and Sanctions
If you only hold minority shares in a company, can you be considered a beneficial owner of that company from an Indonesian regulatory perspective? If the answer is “yes,” should your name be reported to the Indonesian authorities? Up to what level of ownership is a company required to disclose the...
08 November 2019
Seeking closure: how to minimise deal disruption
Mergers and acquisitions are increasingly taking longer to close. This is due in large part to the rapid rise in the number of antitrust regimes around the world and the increased willingness of antitrust regulators to intervene in transactions. Protracted deal timetables also mean that a...
06 November 2019
To infinity and beyond: The Fairness Doctrine
The implications of the recent Full Federal Court decision in ASIC v Westpac Securities Administration Limited [2019] FCAFC 187 ( ASIC v Westpac ) are far-reaching for the financial services industry. The case is, of course, a significant development in the laws concerning the parameters of general...
06 November 2019
Update on Indonesian Language Requirements for Contracts with Indonesian Parties
In this artilce, we look at how the introduction of Presidential Regulation No. 63 of 2019 on the Use of Bahasa Indonesia (“ PR 63 ”) dated 30 September 2019, which is the long-awaited implementing regulation of Law No. 24 of 2009 on the National Flag, Language, Emblem and Anthem (“ Law 24 ”), may...
06 November 2019
Abu Dhabi Global Market issues new employment regulations
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (" ADGM ") has issued new employment regulations (the " New Regulations "), which will come into effect on 1 January 2020 and repeal the existing 2015 employment regulations (the " 2015 Regulations "). The New Regulations can be read in full here . This follows hot on...
05 November 2019
Horizon Scanning: Digital Regulation - UK and EU developments
Keeping up to date with regulatory developments in the digital space can be a challenge at the best of times! To help our clients stay ahead of the game, we have put together what we hope is a helpful tool to keep track of digital regulation across the UK and EU (including developments relating to...
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13 November 2019
One year of Model Declaratory Action in Germany – taking stock and outlook
Fuelled by revelations consequent of the Volkswagen diesel emissions technology cases, the German legislator hastily introduced a new law on Model Declaratory Action ( Musterfeststellungsklage ). This denotes an important step by the German legislator into the direction of collective redress in B2C...
12 November 2019
Beneficial Ownership – Implementation, Supervision and Sanctions
If you only hold minority shares in a company, can you be considered a beneficial owner of that company from an Indonesian regulatory perspective? If the answer is “yes,” should your name be reported to the Indonesian authorities? Up to what level of ownership is a company required to disclose the...
12 November 2019
Casting the regulatory net over virtual assets – SFC finalises new regulatory framework for virtual asset trading platforms
On 6 November 2019, the Security and Futures Commission ( SFC ) issued a position paper setting out a new regulatory framework for the licensing of centralised virtual asset trading platforms, following the SFC’s conceptual framework issued last year.
08 November 2019
Seeking closure: how to minimise deal disruption
Mergers and acquisitions are increasingly taking longer to close. This is due in large part to the rapid rise in the number of antitrust regimes around the world and the increased willingness of antitrust regulators to intervene in transactions. Protracted deal timetables also mean that a...
06 November 2019
Update on Indonesian Language Requirements for Contracts with Indonesian Parties
In this artilce, we look at how the introduction of Presidential Regulation No. 63 of 2019 on the Use of Bahasa Indonesia (“ PR 63 ”) dated 30 September 2019, which is the long-awaited implementing regulation of Law No. 24 of 2009 on the National Flag, Language, Emblem and Anthem (“ Law 24 ”), may...
06 November 2019
Abu Dhabi Global Market issues new employment regulations
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (" ADGM ") has issued new employment regulations (the " New Regulations "), which will come into effect on 1 January 2020 and repeal the existing 2015 employment regulations (the " 2015 Regulations "). The New Regulations can be read in full here . This follows hot on...
06 November 2019
To infinity and beyond: The Fairness Doctrine
The implications of the recent Full Federal Court decision in ASIC v Westpac Securities Administration Limited [2019] FCAFC 187 ( ASIC v Westpac ) are far-reaching for the financial services industry. The case is, of course, a significant development in the laws concerning the parameters of general...
05 November 2019
Horizon Scanning: Digital Regulation - UK and EU developments
Keeping up to date with regulatory developments in the digital space can be a challenge at the best of times! To help our clients stay ahead of the game, we have put together what we hope is a helpful tool to keep track of digital regulation across the UK and EU (including developments relating to...
