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PCAOB Survives and Continues to Share Guidance with Audit Committees

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Despite the future of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board coming under threat, the PCAOB continues to release guidance, implement rules, conduct inspections and pursue enforcement actions....more

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UK Equity Capital Markets Insights — July 2025

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As noted in the April edition of this newsletter, the FCA consulted in February 2024 and November 2024 on proposed measures to update and streamline its enforcement guide and to increase transparency in how it goes about...more

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ESMA principles on third-party risk supervision

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On 12 June 2025, ESMA published its principles on third-party risk supervision which are designed to assist supervisory authorities to identify, assess and supervise the third-party risks of EU entities operating across the...more

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UK Pensions: DC trustee agenda update — June 2025

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Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings and to support the legal update item on your next...more

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From Uncertainty to Action: DOJ Rolls Out a New White-Collar Enforcement Playbook

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Despite speculation that the Department of Justice Criminal Division might step back from white-collar criminal enforcement, newly announced DOJ Criminal Division policy updates indicate otherwise. Our White Collar,...more

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The Central Bank proposes changes to the Fitness and Probity Regime

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Revised Guidance on F&P Standards: The Central Bank proposes consolidated and enhanced guidance, including details around objective measures for PCF roles, conflicts of interest, suitability within boards, and a 10-year...more

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Corp Fin Updates CDIs on Rule 10b5-1

On April 25, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) updated its Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (CDIs) relating to Rule 10b5-1 by issuing two new CDIs,...more

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UK Equity Capital Markets Insights — April 2025

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In this edition of UK Equity Capital Markets Insights, we report on legislative proposals to simplify and streamline directors’ remuneration reporting; updated and consolidated guidance from the UK Financial Reporting Council...more

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Central Bank Modernises Consumer Protection Code and introduces Standards for Business

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Today, the Central Bank of Ireland published the Consumer Protection Code 2025 ("CPC 2025") comprising: (i) the Consumer Protection Code Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (Section 17A) (Standards for Business) Regulations 2025...more

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SEC Reinstates Shareholder Proposal Guidance Rescinded Under Chairman Gensler

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In one of its first actions under the new Administration, the SEC staff issued new guidance that largely reinstated older guidance that had supported the ability of public companies to exclude shareholder proposals from their...more

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United States: SEC Issues New Guidance on Schedule 13G Eligibility

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The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance recently issued new guidance regarding when shareholders can file beneficial ownership reports on Schedule 13G. While the 11 February 2025 Compliance and Disclosure Interpretation...more

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PRA and FCA Offer New Guidance on How Changes in Control Will Be Assessed

On 1 November 2024, the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a joint policy statement (PS 18/24) on the prudential assessment of acquisitions and increases in control. The...more

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FPIs in SPAC Land - Considerations for Foreign Private Issuers in Connection With SPACs

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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies that are Foreign Private Issuers or acquire Foreign Private Issuers should be mindful of new SEC rules, especially SEC Guidance on timing of Foreign Private Issuer status. Originally...more

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How a code of conduct reflects culture and meets DOJ requirements

Every compliance program begins with a code of conduct. The code of conduct expresses a company’s fundamental values and its commitment to living by them. Although a code of conduct is usually a very high-level document, it...more

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How to Meet the Letter, Spirit and Intent of the DOJ’s Evolving Compliance Program Expectations

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With any new administration, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) often shifts focus from one set of enforcement priorities to another. However, one area has remained a focus from administration to administration: guidance...more

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SEC Provides Guidance on Determining Investment Company Status in SPAC Rule Release

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Who may be interested: Registered Investment Companies, SPACs, Investment Advisers Quick Take: Following a 3-2 vote, the SEC adopted final rules to enhance disclosure and provide additional investor protections in IPOs by...more

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Client Alert: Virtual Currency Update: NYDFS Issues Key New Guidance As It Marks Two Year Milestone

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The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) proudly announced an “update on [its] two-year transformational initiative to strengthen NYDFS’ nation-leading virtual currency oversight” on September 18, 2023. Although...more

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