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Latest Shake-up of the Remuneration Provisions for Banks and Investment Firms Part 1: Investment Firms
Agreement has now been reached between the European Parliament, the Commission and the Council on the final texts of two Directives which will impact on …
Comments on UK proposal for the future relationship with the EU
Last Friday, 6 July, it was understood that the UK Cabinet had finally united around a UK position on the desired future relationship with the EU. …
Upheaval and uncertainty in mineral regulation in key African mining jurisdictions
Resurgence of resource nationalism highlights the importance of investment treaty protectionsThe last year has seen significant changes to mineral …
Lighter touch, or more of the same? MAS issues consultation paper on proposed guidelines on individual accountability and conduct
On 26 April 2018, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a Consultation Paper on its proposed, and much-anticipated, senior manager …
Employment and Workplace Relations in Australia Guide 2018
The 2018 edition of our annual Guide to Employment and Workplace Relations in Australia has been published, providing a comprehensive and practical …
What does a Royal Commission into the financial services industry mean for you?
On 30 November 2017, the Federal Government announced that it will establish a Royal Commission into the alleged misconduct in Australia’s banking, …
HKMA continues its focus on corporate governance with circular to harmonise section 72B with "manager in charge" regime
Yesterday, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) introduced by way of a circular new measures to heighten management accountability at Registered …
Superannuation Reform Series Part III: Portfolio Holdings Disclosure
Long-awaited changes in relation to portfolio holdings disclosure have been proposed under the Treasury Laws Amendment (Improving Accountability and …
EU unveils proposals for toughened security screening of foreign investments
As states race to usher in tighter security controls on foreign takeovers, we assess the EU's new framework for screening FDIOn 13 September 2017 the EU …
Frictionless trade? UK-EU customs relations post-Brexit
On 15 and 16 August 2017 the UK Government published two papers setting out its proposals for UK-EU customs relations post-Brexit. While these …
South African mining industry blindsided by Mining Charter III
Much controversy has surrounded the Reviewed Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining Industry (“Mining Charter III”). …
SFC ANNOUNCES “MANAGER IN CHARGE” REGIME TO HEIGHTEN SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN HONG KONG
In its recent circular (with annexes 1 and 2 and a set of FAQs), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) introduced new measures to heighten the …
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