Immigration – the frontier worker permit, a useful option
Louisa Cole tells HR News about the new frontier worker permit scheme, a useful option for those who travel frequently. Read Complete Article
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Risk Assessments – managing your risks during the pandemic
Katherine Metcalfe tells HR News about the challenge of managing risk in the face of ever-changing government guidance. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The emerging wave of local content regulations in the African mining sector
As the deepest decade-long correction in commodities in 100 years reverses momentum, and miners look to re-invest, governments are likely to be torn between a legitimate desire to maintain effective […]
Continue Reading →Preparing renewable energy projects for sale or financing
When renewable energy projects are being developed, it is crucial to think ahead to future financing, sale or investment transactions to ensure that there are no skeletons in the closet […]
Continue Reading →Sectoral Marine Plan moves Scottish offshore wind development forward
The Scottish government has published its long-awaited strategic plan identifying sustainable options for the future development of commercial-scale offshore wind energy in Scotland. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore to import electricity from Malaysia for a two year trial
Singapore plans to import 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Malaysia for a two year trial starting next year to diversify the country’s energy supply. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Tribunal sets out guidance on public benefit test for use of rooftops as telecoms sites
A pair of recent cases have clarified how rights conferred under the Electronic Communications Code (the Code) should be applied when it comes to the sharing of space, equipment upgrades […]
Continue Reading →Indonesia proposes changes to renewable energy prices
The Indonesian government is overhauling renewable energy pricing, establishing a fixed feed-in-tariff (FiT) for renewable projects so that developers do not need to negotiate pricing with Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN). […]
Continue Reading →MEPs lobby for European rules governing use of artificial intelligence
The European Parliament has adopted three sets of proposed rules for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), with the aim of improving innovation, ethical standards and trust in technology. Read […]
Continue Reading →Court of Appeal upholds virtual supervision of healthcare procedures amid pandemic
The English and Welsh Court of Appeal has rejected a judicial review attempt against the virtual supervision of medical procedures, recognising that healthcare professionals can still oversee an interaction using […]
Continue Reading →Corporate criminal offences – HMRC’s renewed focus on tax investigations
Penny Simmons comments on HMRC’s focus on tax investigations despite the pandemic. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Manufacturing and apprenticeships – a view from Germany
Lara-Christina Willems explains how businesses need to do more to attract young talent to the industry. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Japan and UK sign free trade agreement
The UK and Japan have signed a post-Brexit trade agreement which aims to increase trade between the nations by £15 billion ($20bn). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Major overhaul of UAE financial services regulatory framework announced
The powers and responsibilities of the Insurance Authority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been assumed by the country’s Central Bank (CBUAE), and operational and executive powers of the […]
Continue Reading →Regulatory engagement to change in Ireland
The way in which investment funds and other financial services firms submit information to, and engage with, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) is to change in light of the […]
Continue Reading →DIFC court rules on subject access request to DFSA
Organisations operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have been urged to review the processes they have in place for handling subject access requests (SARs) to avoid challenge by […]
Continue Reading →Why cyber incident response is going global
Organisations that operate across multiple jurisdictions should take the time to understand the regulatory requirements they would be subject to in the event of a data security incident, in light […]
Continue Reading →UK immigration from 2021: frontier workers
The UK government has published new guidance on the position of frontier workers following the UK’s exit from the EU and the commencement of the new immigration system on 1 […]
Continue Reading →German hotel sector facing ‘a wave of restructuring’
Rising Covid-19 infection rates and chaos caused by incoherently applied accommodation bans in several German states could cause an acceleration of restructuring activity in the German hotel market, according to […]
Continue Reading →Ireland commits to climate resilience with new Bill
The Irish government has published significant and far reaching proposed legislation to accelerate the energy transition, curbing carbon emissions to an average 7% per annum reduction from 2021 to 2030 […]
Continue Reading →UK Pensions Regulator publishes DB superfund ‘gateway principles’ guidance
Detailed guidance has been published for pension scheme trustees and sponsoring employers considering transferring the scheme to a defined benefit (DB) ‘superfund’. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →China announces reform measures for Shenzhen economic zone
China last week announced measures for accelerating reform in the Shenzhen special economic zone as part of a five year development plan. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →ADB leads $186 million financing for the largest solar plant in Vietnam
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will part finance the development of a $186 million, 257 megawatt (MW) solar plant in Vietnam through the country’s first certified green loan. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Central Bank of Ireland publishes CP86 fund management company review
Fund management companies (FMCs) in Ireland must put action plans in place to ensure full compliance with the regulatory governance, management and oversight framework. Read Complete Article
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