International Expansion and Growth Insights | Real Estate
Having the right roof over your head is always a key consideration in business (and life!), but is particularly crucial when expanding into a new country. You want to be…
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The future of defined contribution pensions
In September, the British Business Bank and management consultancy Oliver Wyman published a study analysing how defined contribution (DC) pension schemes may – and should – increase their allocation to…
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Sustainability: EC ‘taxonomy’ push
The European Commission, in its push to in its push to promote environmentally-sustainable finance across the EU, is assessing feedback from a recent consultation on a proposed classification system –…
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Appointed representatives and host AIFM models: the FCA’s review of principal firms in the investment manager sector
Appointed representatives (ARs) are allowed to carry out a limited range of regulated activities under the regulatory cover of a principal – an authorised firm which accepts responsibility for the…
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ILPA Principles 3.0: comprehensive but flexible
In June 2019, the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), the industry body for limited partners (LPs), released its "Principles 3.0". This is the third in a series of guidelines designed…
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End of the road for intra-EU BITs
All but two EU Member States have agreed a multilateral treaty to terminate bilateral investment treaties in the wake of the CJEU's influential Achmea judgment of 2018.
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UK shortage occupation list expansion: good news for tech businesses
The UK's shortage occupation list (SOL), the official list of jobs that the government believes are in short supply, has been significantly expanded; meaning it is now much easier for…
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Employment update | Top three in 3 minutes
1. Workplace relationships in the #metoo era: What should employers do? News that the CEO of a global fast food giant has been fired for engaging in a relationship with…
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Ready for Brexit? Preparing for the impact of Brexit on EU citizens’ rights
To recap, a Withdrawal Agreement has been agreed in principle with the EU, and the European Council has agreed to extend the Article 50 period to 31 January 2020, although…
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The Future of the immigration system: room for cautious optimism?
The government has confirmed that it will implement a complete overhaul of the UK immigration system in January 2021 in light of Brexit and an anticipated end of free movement;…
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Brexit Business Brief | Everything is possible
Welcome to Brexit Business Brief, our regular newsletter looking at Brexit developments in a legal and business context. You're receiving this newsletter because you've subscribed for Brexit Insights from Osborne…
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Employment update | Top three in 3 minutes | 29 October 2019
1. Understanding and benefitting from a neurodiverse workforce Understanding of neurodiversity is in its infancy, even though it is estimated that as many as 1 in 10 people are neurodivergent.…