Role for share plans in hybrid workers’ benefits package
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Core role of Irish regulator in EU data protection cases highlighted
Ireland’s data protection authority has taken the lead in assessing nearly 1,000 data protection complaints from across Europe since the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect in May […]
Continue Reading →Consultation opened on nature-related risk disclosures framework
Pension schemes have been urged to track the development of a framework that is designed to ensure that nature is factored into financial and business decision making in the same […]
Continue Reading →Fast-changing sanctions environment poses risks for borrowers
Many organisations in the West are currently examining their relationships with Russian companies and individuals, in response to sanctions which have already been imposed or in anticipation of future sanctions. […]
Continue Reading →UK regulators warn cryptoassets cannot be used to circumvent sanctions
The UK financial regulatory authorities have issued a joint statement reminding financial services firms that cryptoassets cannot be used to evade economic sanctions on entities and individuals. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Check tax-efficiency of employee benefits before NICs rates rise
Chris Thomas tells HRNews how tax savings can be achieved through employee benefits Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Review atypical workforce after Somerville ruling, warns lawyer
Emma Malczewski tells HRNews about the Court of Appeal’s decision in Nursing and Midwifery Council v Somerville Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →ICO ransomware guide includes checklist for businesses
UK organisations have been advised to establish incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity plans to address the heightened risk of ransomware attacks. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Scottish government should review scope of new land interests register, expert says
The Scottish government should act to review the scope of its new land interests register in the wake of proposed UK legislation to force overseas entities to declare their ‘beneficial […]
Continue Reading →Open finance at heart of Scottish fintech cluster’s 10-year roadmap
‘Open finance’ data has been highlighted as one of the key strategic innovation themes for Scotland’s financial technology (fintech) hub in a 10-year strategy document published earlier this month. Read […]
Continue Reading →Design rights offer alternative route to protect products and packaging
Food and drink manufacturers seeking to protect their intellectual property (IP) rights over innovative, attractive and seasonal packaging elements can consider relying on registered design rights as an alternative to […]
Continue Reading →Irish commercial court ruling could make debt collection harder
The Irish commercial court has rejected an attempt to enforce a judgment that was awarded in 2010, in a decision that one legal expert warned could have a knock-on effect […]
Continue Reading →Skills gap poses risk to new cell and gene therapies
Companies involved in developing innovative new cell and gene therapies (CGTs) must consider now what steps they can take to attract and retain talent with rapid growth in the industry […]
Continue Reading →New Hong Kong asset-backed security to boost investment in infrastructure
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China has announced a number of initiatives to boost investment in infrastructure, including a US$450 million infrastructure asset-backed security to be issued […]
Continue Reading →Personalised health and care should be the norm by 2030, says Javid
Personalised health and social care in England should be “the norm” by 2030, the health and social care secretary has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Want to help with employees’ finances? Consider a benevolent fund
Chris Thomas tells HRNews how UK employers can support employees struggling financially setting up a hardship fund Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Change to Companies House articles of association ‘absolutely essential’
Proposed changes to gendered terminology the Companies House uses in its default articles of association must be “made without delay” to improve the visibility of women on boards in the […]
Continue Reading →Singapore removes entry approval requirement for eligible long-term pass holders
Fully vaccinated long-term pass holders (LTPHs) in Singapore no longer need approval before entering Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) has announced. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Malaysia cancels daily Covid-19 test for travellers from Singapore
Travellers from Singapore to Malaysia via the air and land vaccinated travel lane (VTL) will no longer need to take daily Covid-19 tests for six days after arrival, the Malaysian […]
Continue Reading →10-year economic plan signals major change in Scottish government’s strategy
The publication of the Scottish government’s 10-year economic plan represents “a strong shift” in its approach to developing the economy, according to one expert. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Changes to Scottish prescription law may cause ‘uptick in litigation’
Changes to the rules around making claims for loss or damage in Scotland may lead to an increase in claims, according to one legal expert. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Innovation spans more than just technology
It can be tempting for in-house legal teams – facing pressures to take on more responsibility and exercise their functions more efficiently – to look to technology for new ways […]
Continue Reading →Investors told to expect big changes to UK prospectus regime
Investors have been told to expect significant changes to the way the UK’s prospectus regulations function, as the government announced the outcome of a review into the regime. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Navigating increased UK regulation for IVF add-ons
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is often the last resort for would-be parents, but it is a sector subject to stringent regulation to protect patients. Read Complete Article
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