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Regulatory and compliance

OTSI: new UK trade sanctions enforcement body adds compliance burden for regulated firms

The establishment of OTSI is a significant development that will affect all UK firms exporting goods internationally, as well as
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COP16 summit delivers international call to action for biodiversity

Global businesses and leaders should back large-scale financial and practical solutions to tackle ecological degradation
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Is the MHRA creating the right conditions to encourage UK investment in AI products?

Businesses bringing AI to market need to be aware of public policy and commercial factors driving regulatory reform
Decarbonisation

COP29 delivers breakthrough Article 6 deal for international carbon markets

Clear standards and guidelines for global trading paves the way for collaboration and investment in emissions reduction
Financial Services

UK 'regulatory hosts' in fund structures offer benefits and raise FCA concerns

Despite FCA criticisms, using a 'regulatory host' is often the only way UK emerging managers can enter the market
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

mmWave to take place in 2025 | Ofcom investigation into the misuse of phone numbers
Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Changes to sanctions legislation | New sanctions package against Russia | OFSI and OFAC two-year enhanced partnership anniversary
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government introduces Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament: advertising aspects | ASA publishes update on its vaping project review |
Regulatory Outlook

Digital Regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government consults on introducing sanctions for senior executives of online platforms and marketplaces for failure to remove content on weapons
Regulatory Outlook

Data Law | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Progress of the Data (Use and Access) Bill | ICO prioritising work to protect children online | ICO publishes report
Regulatory Outlook

Environment, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Sustainable supply chains drive international success | Autumn Budget 2024 | Updates made to the UK's retail disclosure regime