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The Year in Review: UK Foreign Direct Investment Regime Set for Reform

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On 22 July 2025, the UK Government published its fourth Annual Report on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA). On the same day, the Labour administration unveiled proposals to reform the NSIA...more

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Poland makes FDI screening regime permanent and shifts oversight to the Ministry of Finance and Economy

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Poland's foreign direct investment ("FDI") screening regime, originally introduced in 2020 for a 24-month period and subsequently extended for an additional 60 months (i.e. until 24 July 2025), established a mechanism for...more

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Is Revenge a Dish Best Served Under the Tax Code?

Among the myriad provisions of the budget bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives last month, one that has recently gained increased prominence in recent weeks is proposed Section 899, increasingly referred to as...more

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The Big Beautiful Bill and the Effects on Bank Lending Into the US

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Every year, foreign lenders make thousands of loans to U.S. entities. The U.S. withholding tax on the related interest payments has been generally stable since 1984. The general rule is that interest paid under these loans...more

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FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for April 2025 Open Meeting

On April 7, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a tentative agenda for its next Open Meeting, which is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. ET. The Commission released...more

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President Trump’s Tariffs Announcement and their Impact on Mexico

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On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his tariff policy for numerous countries. In the case of Mexico, exported products that comply with the USMCA regulations are exempt from tariffs, which are...more

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Saudi Arabia Permits Foreign Investment in Pharmacies

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued Royal Decree number M/195 dated 03/09/1446H (corresponding to 03/03/2025G) (the “Royal Decree”), allowing foreign investment in retail pharmacies. This is a significant development as...more

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Foreign Influence in Universities Targeted by Trump Administration

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As part of the “America First” Investment Policy Memorandum, released on February 21, the Trump administration signaled that it may increase restrictions on investments made by American university endowments relating to...more

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The America First Investment Policy

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On February 21, 2025, the White House issued a memorandum announcing the America First Investment Policy (AFIP) and directing executive branch departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to promote America’s...more

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Building the Future: Addressing the Need for AI Global Talent in the United States

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Attracting global talent will be key to maintaining US leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI). President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders aim to cut through barriers to accelerate AI development and amplify foreign...more

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EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: European Commission Launches Consultation on Guidelines

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The European Commission seeks stakeholders' views on the guidelines for the application of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ("FSR")....more

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India Proposes to Remove Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Limit in Insurance Sector

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India's insurance sector is poised for a major transformation following the Finance Minister of India’s February 1, 2025 announcement of a proposal to increase the FDI limit in the sector from 74% to 100%. This development...more

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Economic Security as National Security: Canadian Foreign Investment Review Policy Update

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Canada's Minister of Industry announced that “economic security” will be an additional factor considered by the Canadian government when assessing transactions subject to the Investment Canada Act....more

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Canada Updates National Security Review Guidelines Amid Trade Tensions

Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Minister), François-Philippe Champagne, has announced an update to the Investment Canada Act (ICA) National Security Review Guidelines (Guidelines) to expressly include...more

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Trump Administration’s “America First Investment Policy” Previews New Restrictions on Inbound and Outbound Investment

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On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued a new memorandum addressing both foreign investment into the United States and outbound investment by US persons. Without imposing immediate legal or regulatory changes, the...more

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President Trump announces “America First Investment Policy”

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On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) that sets out his administration's “America First Investment Policy,” with a particular focus on promoting foreign investment...more

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Trump Administration Directs CFIUS to Tighten Restrictions on Investment From Certain Countries While Easing National Security...

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On 21 February 2025, President Donald J. Trump signaled his administration’s approach to foreign investment policy with a presidential memorandum, “America First Investment Policy” (The Policy). Among the most significant...more

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America First Investment Policy Sets Sights on China

On February 21, the Trump Administration released the America First Investment Policy (the memo or memorandum). The wide-ranging memo formally targets investment from the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong and...more

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President Trump’s “America First” Investment Policy Memorandum

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On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum titled “America First Investment Policy,” outlining several key strategies aimed at enhancing U.S. national and economic security...more

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White House Releases “America First Investment Policy” Memo Outlining President Trump’s Approach to Foreign Investment

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On February 21, President Trump issued the “America First Investment Policy” National Security Presidential Memorandum (“NSPM”) which outlines the Administration’s approach to foreign investment in the United States. The NSPM...more

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Trump Administration Sets Foreign Investment Goals Under the "America First Investment Policy"

On Feb. 21, 2025, President Trump issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) introducing an “America First Investment Policy,” which sets the stage for a significant realignment of U.S. investment regulations....more

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Trump Administration Issues America First Investment Policy Memorandum

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On February 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued the America First Investment Policy memorandum (Investment Policy Memo), outlining the US policy on investment security and directing substantial changes with regard to both...more

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President Trump issues “America First Investment Policy” presidential memorandum

On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued a memorandum “America First Investment Policy” (the Investment Memo or Memo), in which the President aims to modify the US Government’s approach to inbound and outbound foreign...more

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President Trump Announces “America First Investment Policy” to Promote Investments from Allies and Enhance Restrictions on China

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On February 21, 2025, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) announcing an “America First Investment Policy” focused on promoting foreign investment in the United States from allies and...more

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The Rules That Apply to Foreign Persons Purchasing Established Homes in Australia are Going to Change on 1 April 2025...So, You...

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The Hon. Jim Chalmers MP, Federal Treasurer and the Hon. Clare O'Neil MP, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness issued a joint media release on 16 February 2025 titled "Albanese Government clamping down on foreign...more

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