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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 …
Government releases proposals to regulate financial benchmarks
The Government has released proposals to reform the regulation of financial benchmarks in Australia. Firms which rely on benchmarks to provide financial …
MAS consults on draft regulations pursuant to the Securities and Futures Act
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently published two consultation papers on 28 April 2017 and 26 May 2017 (together, the Consultation Papers) …
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”). …
Australian government releases draft insolvent trading and ipso facto legislation
On 28 March 2017, the Australian Federal Government (Government) released draft legislation in relation to two major reforms intended to encourage …
ASIC extends CO 03/824 … but not for long, it's on probation!
What's happened? ASIC has extended the relief provided by Class Order [CO 03/824] (CO 03/824) in ASIC Corporations (Foreign Financial Services Providers …
Proposed ban on flex commissions
A proposed ban by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on flex commissions is likely to result in a significant shake up to credit …
ABN or ACN? Onesteel decision establishes an exact match system for PPSA identification of grantors
On 31 January 2017, Brereton J of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in In the matter of OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Limited (administrators appointed) …
Key Developments in Iran, January 2017
This update aims to provide a brief overview of key developments which have occurred in Iran during the past month and to highlight areas of future …
SFC ISSUES FURTHER GUIDANCE ON SUITABILITY OBLIGATIONS – THE CORNERSTONE OF INVESTOR PROTECTION
As foreshadowed in the Consultation Conclusions on the Proposed Amendments to the Professional Investor Regime and Further Consultation on the Client …
Regulatory developments on fintech in Indonesia (part 2)
Bank of Indonesia further regulates operators of payment transactions processes.Introduction The central bank of Indonesia, Bank Indonesia (“BI”) …
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