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International Funds Legal Update | 8 November 2023

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:20:02 +0000

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The future of the UK regime for asset management, assessment of value requirements, liquidity management rules, and more

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What are the pitfalls of modification clauses for tech businesses in Poland?

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:38:25 +0100

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Platforms in Poland face strict consumer protection rules when changing contract terms

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Polish watchdog investigates practices in the fast-moving consumer goods sector

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:04:11 +0100

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Businesses face new legal challenges over dark patterns practices and need to take notice of consumer protection regulations

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Polish consumer watchdog has an eye on unfair complaint processes and future AI use

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:33:40 +0100

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Entrepreneurs should remember that the complaint procedure may not limit consumer rights

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

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:14:26 +0100

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

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

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:48:28 +0100

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

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International Funds Legal Update | 31 March 2023

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:57:39 +0100

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FCA delays the UK's sustainability disclosure rules, Spring Budget 2023, and the economic climate and EU funds

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UK government moves to regulate promotion of cryptoassets

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:41:28 +0100

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Marketing of in-scope digital assets will be subject to restriction long familiar to wider financial services sector

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Europe steps up 'greenwashing' vigilance with new directive proposal

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:04:32 +0000

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What does a Green Claims Directive mean for business and what is the regulatory 'state of play' in Europe and the UK?

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Financial Conduct Authority lays down clear priorities for UK payments sector

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:48:27 +0000

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UK financial services regulator warns of 'unacceptable risk' that some payments firms pose to customers and the financial system's stability

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Polish consumer watchdog targets e-commerce in the entertainment industry

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:01:10 +0000

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Companies must pay attention to whether they communicate online with the consumer in a comprehensive manner

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New rules on advertisements for virtual currencies in Belgium

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:54:13 +0000

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Reforms coming into force in May will provide a new legal framework for cryptocurrency ads to protect Belgian consumers

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Consumer credit reform in the UK: where now?

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:19:25 +0000

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A consultation response is likely later in 2023 but reform could transform consumer and small business finance markets

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Italy implements the 'Omnibus' Directive

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:52:35 +0000

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New information requirements, unfair commercial practices and sanctions are among the provisions that apply from April

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UK's Ofcom opens consultation on HFSS advertising restrictions

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:32:04 +0000

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The ASA has been confirmed as the regulator primarily responsible for enforcement, including for material online

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Dark patterns and sustainability remain a target for Poland's consumer protection authority

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:25:21 +0000

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Entrepreneurs in Poland need to be aware that consumer protection probes and proceedings are not slowing down

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Enforcement risks mount in Germany for comparison and intermediary platforms

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:38:04 +0000

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German watchdog is pursuing misleading behaviour and lack of transparency on ranking, reviews and market coverage

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A new reality dawns for Polish e-commerce in 2023

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:59:56 +0000

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Businesses and consumers in Poland will need to adjust to the implementation of three new European regulations

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UK regulators ask how AI and Big Tech can transform financial services

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:32:33 +0000

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Is reform needed following Big Tech's entry into financial services and the introduction of AI and machine learning?

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UK to legislate to empower Digital Markets Unit and to protect consumers

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:41:23 +0000

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The government will update consumer law and equip the new unit with powers to regulate powerful digital firms

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A New Deal for UK consumers?

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:57:48 +0100

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A government consultation is proposing an overhaul of UK consumer and competition law policy.

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Mobility as a Service Podcast | What are the consumer law considerations in MaaS?

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:26:38 +0100

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OC Consumer Briefing | What implications does the New Deal for Consumers have for the "dual quality" products sold in the EU and what steps do businesses need to take to comply?

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:51:59 +0000

The New Deal for Consumers introduces new legislation designed to protect consumers from receiving goods which are of an inferior quality to those sold in other member states – so-called "dual quality" goods. The new rules will force manufacturers to address differences in composition or specification or to increase transparency for consumers in relation to "dual quality" products.

What is the New Deal For Consumers?

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:51:27 +0000

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As the 'New Deal for Consumers' navigates the EU's legislative process, what is the progress so far, what prompted the directive and what does this means for European business?

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Are you getting ready for the New Deal for Consumers?

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:28:40 +0100

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It's time to start planning for the reforms that are introducing 'GDPR level' fines for breaches of consumer law – using the lessons from GDPR compliance projects

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