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2023 predictions: What's on the horizon for US businesses operating in Europe?

By staying ahead of the curve and preparing for changes, US businesses can remain competitive and successful in Europe
Financial Services

Investment funds and asset management: the international road ahead for 2023

What UK, EU and international legislative and non-legislative developments can be expected over the next 12 months?
Knowledge Notes

UK business law predictions for 2023

As the new year unfolds, we look ahead at what legal developments businesses can expect
ESG, sustainability and responsible business

FCA announces plan to develop a code of conduct for ESG data and ratings providers in UK

Regulator's growing focus on ESG continues with concerns over the subjective nature of sustainability data and greenwashing risk
Corporate

VC Focus | How companies can successfully navigate the VC investment process

Securing investment from VCs can be disruptive and slow – but there are things that can be done to ease
Financial Services

Confirmation of payee: a valuable international tool in the fight against fraud?

UK and Netherlands adoption will help combat payment fraud domestically but a lack of international uptake is worrying
Financial Services

Spain extends guarantee lines to counter economic impact of the war in Ukraine

The €5 bn facility is divided into €3.5 bn for SMEs and the self-employed and €1.5 bn for larger companies

Financial Services

EU financial services firms face tougher cybersecurity rules in two years

The European authorities have adopted rules on digital operational resilience to tackle risks and harmonise requirements
Retail and Consumer

UK develops thinking on consumer credit law reform but manages expectations

Despite a strong case for reform, the complexities of a 50-year-old regime mean that change will take several years
Financial Services

FTX – another warning shot for crypto audits?

The recent collapse of crypto-exchange FTX highlights the risks associated with auditing crypto-currency businesses
Financial Services

VC Focus | Is there a 'market standard' distribution waterfall for international VC funds?

There are a range of alternatives to the distribution waterfall model available for venture capital firms
Corporate

What would Labour do? The 'Start-up review': future policy on UK venture capital, tax incentives, and access to capital

'Start-up review', while not official policy, indicates Labour's thinking on the role of venture capital in stimulating growth