Singapore to introduce points-based work pass assessment framework
Singapore will introduce significant changes to its employment permit process from next year, including a new points-based assessment. Read Complete Article
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Ensuring UK landfill tax continues to meet its environmental objectives
There are several areas in which the law governing landfill tax in England and Wales could be clarified so that the tax better supports the government’s environmental objectives, including achieving […]
Continue Reading →Singapore SMEs and labour union pledge workplace gender equality
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in Singapore are working with the country’s labour union to tackle gender bias and harassment in the workplace. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Construction companies plan acquisitions following balance sheet repair
Construction industry companies have repaired their balance sheets over the past 18 months and will use their financial firepower to acquire the technology and manufacturing companies that will help them […]
Continue Reading →Regulator sets expectations on Irish insurers’ outsourcing arrangements
Recent guidance by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has clarified the regulator’s expectations of insurers and reinsurers that use outsourcing as part of their business models. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New rules boost Dubai’s international arbitration credentials
The modernisation of arbitration rules for the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) can help Dubai become a leading hub for international arbitration, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Some differences identified in draft EU and UK vertical agreement rules
The proposed texts of the UK’s Vertical Agreement Block Exemption Order (VABEO) and corresponding EU legislation contain certain noteworthy differences for suppliers active in the UK and EU, according to […]
Continue Reading →HMRC now successful in 86% of tax disputes in UK courts and tribunals
The success rate of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in tax disputes in the UK tribunals and courts increased to 86% in the year to 31 March 2021, up from […]
Continue Reading →JCT insolvency ruling: time limit on termination not condition precedent
An English High Court ruling in an insolvency case concerning a Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) Minor Works contract (2011) could apply to other standard form contracts in the same suite, […]
Continue Reading →NHS England AI healthcare pilot ‘key to building public confidence’
Plans for the NHS in England to begin a pilot for algorithmic impact assessments (AIAs) will be “key to building public confidence” in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in […]
Continue Reading →Foreign direct investment in India
The legal, administrative and compliance aspects of foreign investment in India are embedded in the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA), the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy and regulations notified […]
Continue Reading →High Court: UK director ‘had knowledge’ of company’s VAT fraud
The director of an English mobile phone company, now in liquidation, has been held liable for both fraudulent trading and misfeasance for participation in missing trader intra-community (MTIC) VAT fraud. […]
Continue Reading →Financial firms should monitor FCA’s AR consultation ‘carefully’
UK financial firms that use appointed representatives (ARs) have been urged to pay close attention to the outcome of a public consultation launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Read […]
Continue Reading →UK ports face Russia sanctions compliance challenge
UK port operators will face practical challenges in identifying which ships to refuse entry to after new sanctions affecting them were imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an expert has […]
Continue Reading →Confidential information at risk with hybrid working model
Anne Sammon tells HRNews about protecting employers’ confidential information as staff switch between office and home Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Vietnam seeks international support to meet COP26 energy commitments
Vietnam will need international concessional capital support if it is to ensure energy security and reach its net zero emissions target by 2050, its industry and trade minister, Nguyen Hong […]
Continue Reading →Over 1.2 million customers affected by Hong Kong data breaches
A hotel and an online retailer in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) have recently suffered a data breach of their IT systems, which affected information they held on […]
Continue Reading →UK reaches agreement on £8.4 trillion Asia-Pacific free trade pact
The UK has reached an agreement with the Asian free trade partnership, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), to progress with negotiations. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →LGPS funds get some clarity on ‘levelling up’ plans
Local government pension scheme (LGPS) investors and fund managers should work together to review how savings from the schemes can be redirected to new investments in local projects while delivering […]
Continue Reading →Zondo inquiry raises prospect of reform over political donations in South Africa
There is a risk that businesses making legitimate political donations in South Africa, and applying robust compliance standards in doing so, could be unfairly impacted by well-meaning but over-reaching changes […]
Continue Reading →Philippines launches tender for 2GW of renewables
The energy department of the Philippines’ government has begun an auction to award two gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity via its green energy auction programme. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Infrastructure ‘super’ policy idea should be explored, say MPs
The idea that a single national policy statement should govern decision-making over nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) across sectors – first proposed by Pinsent Masons – should be explored by […]
Continue Reading →Singapore Budget 2022: new employment support measures announced
Singapore has announced a number of measures to support employers and workers as part of the country’s 2022 budget. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Integrated, industrial scale supply chains will boost construction sector resilience
Integrated supply chains have transformed manufacturing industries and can bring benefits of increased profitability, sustainability and productivity to construction. Read Complete Article
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