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Regulatory and compliance

New medical devices regulation gains approval in Spain

The Council of Ministers has approved Royal Decree 192/2023 of 21 March, which regulates medical devices in Spain and establishes
Financial Services

UK's PRA extends deposit protection to e-money and authorised payment institutions-safeguarded funds

Depositor protection rules now cover Financial Services Compensation Scheme‑eligible customers of EMIs, APIs and others
Banking and finance

EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation establishing regulatory framework is approved

Yesterday, the European Parliament approved the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, setting new game-changing rules for the cryptocurrency industry
Commercial

EU consumer group calls for ban on food climate-neutral claims

Advertisers need to be cautious about carbon-neutral food claims amid an increasing desire to crackdown on greenwashing
The Built Environment

The New Homes Quality Code revamps rules for housebuilders and developers

Regulations include pre-completion inspections, a complaints procedure and restrictions on high-pressure selling

UK's FCA addresses the robustness and reliability of ratings providers' ESG benchmarks

The FCA is cracking down on incomplete, misleading, incorrect or outdated ESG benchmarks by benchmark administrators
Business crime

What is the UK's second Economic Crime Plan seeking to achieve?

Is the government's outcome-focused plan ambitious enough?
Artificial intelligence

How to mitigate legal risks when using generative AI in Europe

AI within different legal frameworks can carry legal risks, but businesses can take steps to mitigate these risks
Dark Patterns

Permanent promotions mislead consumers, says Poland's consumer protection watchdog

Promotions cannot be advertised without time limits as it can create a false impression in consumers and constitute dark pattern
Corporate

Action required from employers to take advantage of amendment of the Dutch share option regime

The Dutch share option regime has changed in order to attract more talent to start-ups – as of 1 January
Competition, antitrust and trade

How is the UK National Security and Investment Act shaping up in its second year?

Businesses need to understand the NSIA's reach, applicability and filings that are made under its rules