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Financial Services
International Funds Legal Update | 19 March 2024
The UK regulator explains its priorities and expectations while the EU amends rules governing investment firms
Energy and Utilities
Government publishes second consultation on electricity market arrangements in Great Britain
Direction of market reform becomes clear as focus of consultation narrows to four key challenges
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive gets through vote from Council of the EU
After extensive negotiations, the Council of the European Union has finally agreed on a watered-down version of the directive
Intellectual property
What are the patentability implications of deregulating gene editing in plants in the EU?
The European Parliament has voted to embrace more flexibility in the regulation of gene-edited plants but has proposed a ban
The Built Environment
UK HMRC changes its view on VAT recovery of cladding remediation works
Housebuilders that have voluntarily carried out cladding remediation work welcome HMRC's change of stance
Tech, Media and Comms
Digital ad ruling by CJEU finds IAB Europe 'joint controller' for consent in TCF processing
Businesses relying on the online advertising framework may need to amend policies and user-facing information
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Navigating Belgium's life sciences terrain: a strategic overview
Insights into regulations, trends, and strategic pathways for the pharmaceutical, medical device and food (supplement) industries
Financial Services
The UK's SDR: which sustainability labels can fund managers use?
Funds using labels will have a marketing advantage when raising capital from investors with sustainability mandates
Tax
UK financial institution notices: HMRC doubles down on customer location and employee data
HMRC's report provides several important updates for financial institutions on its use of information notices
Regulatory and compliance
The Procurement Act 2023 brings new rules for frameworks and dynamic markets
The changes that are set to be introduced later this year could prove useful for both suppliers and authorities
Real estate
Short-term lets in England required to obtain planning permission 'from this summer'
New restrictions on the use of short-term rental residential properties will aim to increase housing supply