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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
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
Employment and pensions

UK Pensions Regulator consults on new defined benefit funding code

The draft code, fast-track parameters and proposed regulatory approach have been released for industry feedback
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Products without an intended medical purpose: EU clarifies conditions

Non-medical product manufacturers have limited time to prepare for new risk management and clinical data obligations
Retail and Consumer

Poland's Office of Competition and Consumer Protection investigates 'dark patterns'

Entrepreneurs can be fined up to 10% of their turnover for violating the collective interests of consumers
Commercial

Raising the stakes: the UK landscape is changing for sports and betting

Both industries face a shift in mindset over their relationship, especially around advertising and sponsorship
Tech, Media and Comms

Mobile-gaming advertisements in the UK must play by the rules

UK regulator has published advice for advertisers in the mobile-gaming industry on harmful and offensive content
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Regulatory Horizons Council makes recommendations to UK government for the regulation of AI as a medical device

'Urgent need to get the regulation right' says RHC report which recommends an increase in regulatory capacity and capability to
Tax

HMRC is to press ahead with implementation of UK mandatory disclosure rules

New regulations that follow a consultation response require in-scope tax advisers to consider their reporting processes
Regulatory and compliance

EU moves closer to implementing a regulation on deforestation-free supply chains

While a new regulation is anticipated to have an 18 month implementation period, businesses should start to consider the implications

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains
Financial Services

Crypto crisis begs the question in the UK: brave new world, same old problems?

Volatility and failures that hark back to the credit crunch may drive crypto regulation to protect financial stability