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Online Safety

UK's Online Safety Act is a seismic regulatory shift for service providers

Implementation raises complex challenges for businesses when navigating both domestic and international legislation
Corporate

UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receives Royal Assent | 10 things you need to know about the corporate transparency and limited partnership reforms

Fundamental changes include ID verification for company directors and beneficial owners, restrictions on the use of corporate directors and increased
Real estate

The rollout of UK Electronic Communications Code changes continues one year on

What impact are new rules that have been introduced since last December having on network operators and site providers?
Financial Services

What is the impact of the recast EU Transfer of Funds Regulation on crypto-assets transfers?

The recast regulation extends the application of the Travel Rule to transfers of crypto-assets in a significant step in the
Energy and Energy Transition

Fast cycle gas and salt caverns in the UK: yesterday's game or back in vogue?

Gas storage sites are complex, with particular logistical and geological risks – but there are major opportunities for long-duration energy
Competition, antitrust and trade

Collaborating on ESG: the UK's CMA publishes Green Agreements Guidance

Businesses will have more certainty on how to structure and deliver green collaborations and comply with competition law

Greenwashing: EU's latest legislative initiative steps up scrutiny of 'green' claims

New rules will focus on avoiding misleading ads and information about a business's environmental credentials and goals

UK ad and competition watchdogs take action against 'greenwashing' hydrogen claims

Businesses and advertisers in the UK are under increased scrutiny from regulators for inaccurate green advertising claims
Artificial intelligence

Mitigating the business risks of AI in the UK

Osborne Clarke's AI experts have written an article for Sentinel Magazine on how risk managers can take advantage of the
Financial Services

FCA sets out supervision strategy for corporate finance firms

What steps may firms need to take in areas such as client categorisation, Consumer Duty and market abuse controls?

Five ESG 'top tips' for businesses in the UK and EU

New regulatory requirements go beyond corporate reporting, involve governance and supply chains, and offer opportunities
Corporate

The UBO register is now operational in Italy

First notifications can now be made, with deadline for first communication of 11 December