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Northern Ireland: Gender Pay Gap Reporting

In February 2025, the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland closed a public consultation that began late last year on the proposed introduction of a requirement for Northern Ireland employers to report on their...more

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The FCA’s Updated ‘Naming and Shaming’ Proposals: A “Solution Looking for a Problem”?

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The FCA has today published a further consultation paper (CP24/2 (Part 2)) in relation to its ‘naming and shaming’ proposals (the “Updated Consultation”). The publication follows widespread industry criticism of the FCA’s...more

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Hong Kong Security Bureau's Response to Stakeholder Submissions on Proposed Legal Framework for Regulating Critical Infrastructure

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In early July 2024, the Hong Kong SAR Government released a proposal for the regulation of Critical Infrastructure Operators (CIOs) and Critical Computer Systems (CCS) (Proposed Framework) for consultation. The consultation...more

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UK Regulators Set Out Policy Proposals on Misconduct; Diversity and Inclusion

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The FCA and the PRA have published their long-awaited consultations which aim to formalise how firms approach diversity and inclusion. On 25 September 2023, the FCA and the PRA published separate but related consultation...more

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FCA Proposes Radical Reforms to Encourage UK Listings

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Proposals significantly reduce the regulatory burden on premium listed companies. On 3 May 2023, the FCA published a consultation paper CP23/10 which sets out a blueprint for changes to the UK listing regime and the...more

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UK Government to Consult AI Firms and Creative Sector in Revising Text and Data Mining Exception Proposal

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The government has announced it will come up with a new code of practice to replace an earlier approach that faced opposition from the creative sectors. Latham previously reported on the UK government’s proposal to...more

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EU broad PFAS restriction proposal published - A complex and significant process begins

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PFAS has been on European regulatory radars for some time, but 2023 looks to be a significant year for the EU’s broad PFAS restriction proposal. In January, five EU member states submitted the proposal to the European...more

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Cyber laws will be updated to boost UK’s resilience against online attacks

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The UK government confirmed on 30 November 2022 that there will be changes to the UK’s cybersecurity regulations in response to a public consultation launched earlier this year. This follows recent updates relating to the...more

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UK Update: ESG Data and Ratings Providers to Come Within Regulatory Perimeter

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A key outcome of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority’s (“FCA”) ESG strategy is the promotion of integrity within the ESG-labelled securities market, supported by the growth of effective service providers. To that end, in...more

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UK’s MHRA Publishes Response to Consultation on Future Medical Devices Regulation

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The response includes a considered implementation plan to strengthen the regulation of medical devices and in vitro diagnostics, improve patient safety, and foster innovation post-Brexit. On 26 June 2022, the UK Medicines...more

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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed a heightened Consumer Duty on regulated firms

In December 2021, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a consultation paper publishing a revised proposed new Consumer Duty that would govern FCA-regulated firms’ interactions with retail clients. The...more

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UK to Regulate Cryptoasset Promotions

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HM Treasury has confirmed that it will bring certain unregulated cryptoassets within scope of the financial promotions regime. On 18 January 2022, the UK government confirmed its intention to bring the promotion of certain...more

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Consults on Stablecoin Regulation

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The HKMA’s discussion paper seeks feedback on its proposed regulatory approach to stablecoins, with responses due by 31 March 2022. On 12 January 2022, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Hong Kong’s principal...more

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EU Distribution Rules Under Review

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The European Commission (EC) has published a draft revised Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and Vertical Guidelines (the Guidelines) for public consultation. The draft revised VBER and Guidelines are an important...more

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Government proposals to reform corporate reporting and governance

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The Government has published its long-awaited White Paper on the reform of the UK’s audit, corporate reporting and corporate governance system including a package of measures aimed at improving the UK’s audit, corporate...more

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Current Trends in European Competition Law Spark Proposal of New Tool

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Globally, competition regulators have increased their attention to digital companies since big tech firms and dual platforms have the capabilities to gain disproportional advantages. Competition and antitrust laws aim to...more

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Cooperative System Legislation and Regulations Released: Fees, “Interface” and Transition Unresolved

On August 25, 2015, a revised consultation draft of the uniform provincial and territorial Capital Markets Act (CMA) and draft initial regulations under the CMA (Initial Regulations and, together with the CMA, the...more

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