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Real estate

New beneficial ownership register for overseas entities holding UK real estate – 10 things you need to know

Overseas entities affected by the new legislation should assess their position now as the deadline for compliance is just six
Regulatory and compliance

Ukraine war: Further sanctions imposed and related steps taken by the UK government

Government designates additional sanctions targets, extends export bans and intends to stop Russian oil imports
Corporate

UK government sets out plans for new prospectus regime

A simpler, more agile regime will improve access to UK markets and provide financing options that are not currently viable
Regulatory and compliance

The UK plastic packaging tax: are you ready?

Manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging face a new green tax
Tax

UK consults on the introduction of a global minimum corporate tax rate

Following global agreement on a two pillar solution to reform tax rules in response to the challenges of digitalisation, the
Blockchain

Retail central bank digital currencies: are they inevitable if the metaverse is inescapable?

What are the chief characteristics of CBDCs and their talking points in Singapore, Hong Kong, China and India?
Regulatory and compliance

Ukraine crisis: Further legislation introduced by the UK Parliament to strengthen sanctions compliance

UK government introduces Economic Crime Bill, amends sanctions regulations, and designates new targets and export controls
The Built Environment

What does the UK Economic Crime Bill mean for beneficial holders of UK real estate?

Greater transparency in the UK real estate market is to be welcomed
Corporate

Companies House transparency reforms to be introduced as part of second Economic Crime Bill

The long-awaited reforms will have profound implications for how companies are administered in the UK
Decarbonisation

All the trouble with packaging – the Polish deposit refund scheme

Polish government launches new consultation on draft law as part of systemic reform and drive to circular economy
Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | February 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the