The draft Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill, published on 28 February 2022 and following an expedited passage through Parliament, received Royal Asset on 15 March 2022 to become the Act. Some of the...more
As part of its response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, HM Government intends to fast-track the long-awaited Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill. The Bill requires overseas entities to register with, and...more
Diverging approaches to Share Trading Obligations from the FCA and ESMA pose challenges for investment firms in a post-Brexit Europe.
With 1 January 2021 creeping closer and the hope of securing an effective Brexit deal...more
12/23/2020
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Transparency ,
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The Modern Slavery Act (“MSA”) was introduced in the United Kingdom in October 2015 introducing criminal offences of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. However, its most profound impact has...more
1/30/2020
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Due Diligence ,
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Human Trafficking ,
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Modern Slavery Act ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Risk Management ,
Slavery ,
Supply Chain ,
Transparency ,
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