Ireland plans to fast-track critical infrastructure
Important infrastructure projects in Ireland are set to be fast-tracked to approval under new plans unveiled by the Irish government. Read Complete Article
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Why Irish fund managers should heed Central Bank LMT guidance
New guidance launched by the Central Bank of Ireland should help increase uptake on price-based liquid management tools – after a new survey found just a third of funds make […]
Continue Reading →OfS looks to define free speech expectations for universities
A new UK working group looking to define free speech expectations between higher education providers and foreign states is likely to create a regulatory benchmark, according to experts. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →DFSA proposes new operational resilience regime for DIFC firms
Proposals for a new operational resilience regime for financial services firms operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will increase board accountability and regulatory scrutiny, experts have said. Read […]
Continue Reading →HSE unveils plans to streamline UK RIDDOR requirements
Plans to reform workplace injury and incident reporting in the UK will help provide companies with much-needed clarity and cut down on overreporting, according to experts. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Implications of the proposed EU Digital Fairness Act for Irish businesses
Ireland and other member states will need to prepare ahead of new proposed EU rules expected to be published later this year that, if adopted, will require businesses to build […]
Continue Reading →Businesses can take action to address the uncertainties of the global trade system
The global trading system under the umbrella of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is failing businesses. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New Home Office sponsor guidance raises compliance bar for employers
New sponsor guidance published by the UK Home Office underscores the need for businesses to maintain accurate payroll records and identify and correct shortfalls promptly, an expert has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →Conflict in the Middle East puts spotlight on contractual cost escalation mechanisms
The recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid regional conflict created a perfect storm of cost escalation for a variety of projects in the Middle East. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Third of online retailers offered incorrect discounts during Black Friday sales, investigation finds
Almost a third of online retailers caught in a Europe-wide crackdown referenced incorrect discounts during their sales, new research has revealed. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Directors’ duties highlighted by liquidator report in Ireland
Liquidators’ growing role in policing insolvent trading puts directors under increased pressure to act early if their companies are experiencing financial difficulty, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →South African data breach highlights need for effective incident response
A recent cybersecurity breach at South Africa’s national statistical service casts a renewed spotlight on how organisations respond to cyber attacks, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Pharma companies face challenges and choices stemming from Middle East conflict
Pharmaceutical companies facing immediate challenges from the ongoing Middle East conflict could also face longer term choices over how to make their supply chains resilient to future geopolitical shocks. Read […]
Continue Reading →HMRC whistleblower rewards scheme requires business response, say experts
Businesses in the UK should review and, if necessary, update how they handle employees’ concerns about corporate compliance to coincide with the implementation of a new whistleblower reward scheme by […]
Continue Reading →UAE Central Bank enhances SME customer protection framework
New rules being introduced by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) are expected to strengthen consumer rights and protections for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country, an […]
Continue Reading →Abolition of retentions in UK construction sector may have ‘unintended consequences’
Recent steps by the UK government to crack down on late payments and ban withholding of retention payments may have some unintended consequences for the construction sector. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK proposes sweeping product safety regulation reform
A range of ambitious measures are set to overhaul and “future proof” the UK’s product safety regulation, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →South African regulator issues warning over excessive oil price increases
South Africa’s competition commission has sounded a warning to businesses against price gouging amid the backdrop of ongoing international tensions, calling upon the public and businesses to report any suspected […]
Continue Reading →CMA increases consumer law compliance scrutiny
Recent investigations opened by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) highlight its growing use of new consumer law powers as it approaches the one-year anniversary of gaining them, experts […]
Continue Reading →PFAS ban ‘would raise challenges for industry’
EU regulators have proposed a broad, generic restriction on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a move they said is necessary to address risks use of the […]
Continue Reading →Why foreign arbitration material remains discoverable in related South African disputes
Construction businesses often choose international arbitration for dispute resolution due to inherent concerns and advantages around the private and confidential nature of the form. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Wastewater scheme signals new era of developer enabled infrastructure delivery in Ireland
The Irish government has introduced a major new developer-led infrastructure (DLI) initiative designed to remove wastewater-related barriers that have long delayed housing projects across Ireland. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Spike in companies transferring from AIM to main market following listing reforms, data shows
A dramatic increase in the number of companies graduating from AIM to the London Stock Exchange’s main market underlines how regulatory reform is making the move easier and more lucrative, […]
Continue Reading →Scotland’s heat network licencing regime to be streamlined
Plans for a new opt-in licensing regime for heat networks in Scotland will be welcomed by operators – although they may face waiting almost two years for their implementation, according […]
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