On 16 December 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a notice confirming the Collective Investment Schemes (Individually Recognised Overseas Schemes and Miscellaneous Amendments) Instrument 2022 ("CIS 2022") became effective 1 January 2023. CIS 2022 introduces changes to the ‘s272 regime’ contained in Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”) for recognising overseas collective investment funds. The Collective Investment Schemes sourcebook (“COLL”), the Decision Procedure and Penalties manual (“DEPP”) and the Glossary of definitions of the FCA Handbook are amended.
These Rules and Regulations provide participants (regulated persons) in the capital market with more precise notice of what is expected of them, what conduct will be sanctioned and also promotes fairness and equality of treatment among similarly situated persons.
An intellectual property (IP) and information technology (IT) due diligence request list for use in connection with an M&A transaction. This request list is designed for IP specialists and is specific to IP and IT-related issues. This Standard Document has integrated notes<br />with important explanations and drafting tips.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) gives a succinct overview of merger control, regulatory framework and regulatory authorities in Singapore.
Learn about the UK government's plans to formulate and improve right and opportunities for ethnic minorities in the United Kingdom.
This is a sample Intellectual Property (IP) due diligence checklist in a corporate acquisition, for the analysis of the seller's IP assets and related matters.
An overview of the process necessary to enter corporate litigation. Includes guides to preparing for litigation, litigation holds and internal discovery, outside litigation counsel, conducting effective investigations for litigation or government reviews, paying for litigation, and settlement.
With Immigration and Customs Enforcement switching focus from employees to employers, corporations must update compliance efforts. Learn how to conduct a Form I-9 audit, verification and re-verification process, abate errors, and protect your employer with attorney-client privilege.
This article aims to provide the fintech industry in Hong Kong with a comprehensive study of the key features, benefits, risks and potential of Distributed Ledger Technology (blockchain).
This article discusses two recent UK cases surrounding patenting of AI innovations.
In both cases, the judgments evaluated the historic application of specific provisions of the UK Patents Act 1977 (the “Act”) and how they may shape the approach to patenting AI innovations in the UK.
A diverse workforce is critical for companies to thrive. To retain and groom that talent, leadership must be ready to mentor.
This sample agreement is drafted under English law as a starting point for use where a supplier company wants to appoint a distributor to sell the supplier company's products in a particular country or territory.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide of data protection rules and principles, right to access personal data or object to its collection in Argentina.
This multi-jurisdictional resource provides practical information on cross-border data protection issues, including regulations, data controller obligations, rights to access personal data, international transfer of data, and data processing by third parties.
The global legal landscape of the cannabis market can be confusing. In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about global regulations, state of the industry, the basics of the market and more. Meritas produced this resource in 2019.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding corporate tax across a range of jurisdictions.
Some topics covered include the macro-economic factors caused by the war in Ukraine, the associated global inflation, and the remaining pressure on the capacity of tax administrations.
In this issue of European Briefings, a quarterly supplement of the ACC Docket, find out what you need to know about the most current risk management issues.
China, like many countries, has launched efforts to stop bribery and corruption. At
the same time, deeply ingrained cultural practices (e.g., gift giving) attract the attention of regulators. With more anti-bribery laws on the books than ever before, and with China’s robust economy guaranteeing more business transactions, multinationals need to carefully vet third-party contractors by exercising thorough due diligence.
This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide to a Q&A that gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities in Germany.
This InfoPAK (now known as an ACC Guide) provides a "question & answer" guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations in China. This guide gives a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse. In addition, it summarizes money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing.
This is a sample non-compete agreement among a company, a covenantor, and an employee.
Compared to traditional, on-site computing, cloud services offer greater collaboration, better insight over data, more integrated and efficient development, and more productivity tools, from office suites to storage—all at a fraction of the cost.
The scope of information to be held confidential is remarkably similar for all lawyers, no matter the country you practice in. The real differences are manifested in the exceptions to the duty of confidentiality and the applicability of the duty to in-house lawyers. The exceptions to confidentiality are generally (though not universally) broader in the United States. Do not always assume that US ethics law is the most protective. When it comes to confidential information relating to business crimes or fraud, for example, it often may not be. It is imperative to fully understand and properly analyze confidentiality and choice of law issues where foreign ethics law is involved.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding corporate tax across a range of jurisdictions.
This is a sample company social media policy.
To assist corporations and individuals in better understanding the nature of the risk they face in Canada, this paper provides an overview of Canada’s foreign corrupt practices regime, highlights recent cases and developments and outlines risk mitigation strategies, including a robust compliance program and anti-corruption due diligence in certain corporate transactions.
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