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Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | February 2023

FCA's supervisory strategy for asset management firms and post-Brexit regulations, the EU's update of AIFMD II, and more
Financial Services

Employee incentives: new opportunities for fintech companies

Fintechs seeking to incentivise their employees may wish to consider tax-advantaged company share option plans
Corporate

Start-ups law introduces corporate measures for emerging companies in Spain

The legislation's range of new measures from registration to treasury stock aim to help Spain's start-ups grow
Blockchain

Blockchain in Singapore 2023: where are we now? 

Collaborative projects and regulatory developments in Singapore indicate an appetite for innovation in digital assets
Employment and pensions

Whistleblower protection extended in the Netherlands

Employers with 50-plus employees are likely to have to amend their whistleblowers' policy

New directive threatens the use of self-employed contractor models in Europe

Many staffing companies, AOR/EORs and platforms may need to start planning changes to their commercial models soon
Corporate

UK M&A trends in 2023

2022 was a year of two halves for M&A, 2023 looks to be similar and deal terms trends are following

Dispute resolution

UK to make ‘failure to prevent fraud’ a criminal offence

Recently proposed amendments will see the biggest change in corporate criminal enforcement since the enactment of the Bribery Act in
Corporate

Spain modifies rules to dissolve companies and to control foreign investments

New corporate developments follow the entry into force of Royal Decree-Law 20/2022 of 27 December
Financial Services

Banks' anti-money laundering failures targeted by the UK FCA in New Year clamp down

The financial regulator's opening salvo of enforcement action highlights a range of AML shortcomings at UK banks
ESG, sustainability and responsible business

How the ESG agenda is shaping international supply chains in Asia

Sustainable strategies and supply chain management are a focus in the region and for legal advisors in 2023 and beyond
Corporate

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