Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 70 – Lessons for Compliance from a Law Enforcement Career + Regional Geopolitical Risks in 2025 with Mark Nuttall and Steve Vickers
Episode 85: Noel Ng | Goodwins Law Corporation
Patent Grace Period Considerations in Australia, Japan, South East Asia and the U.S.
High Speed in the FinTech Patenting Race
FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 371, James Koukios on International Anti-Corruption Developments from December 2017
After a sharp tariff-induced dip in loan issuance, markets in the US and Europe regained confidence and stabilized by the end of the first half of the year - US and European leveraged loan markets had a bumpy ride during...more
Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly global supply chain horizons providing you with a update on the key developments from around the world. Cross-Border - China and the US trade deal - On June 27, the PRC...more
On May 7th 2025 the EU and Singapore signed the Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). Following the signing of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement in 2019, and building on the EU-Singapore Digital Partnership and Digital Trade...more
Regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in Asia Pacific remains nascent, mostly governed by existing regulatory frameworks designed for other technologies and products. It’s a work in progress. AI techniques – machine...more
In an era where digital transactions are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated fraud, regulators around the world are stepping up to enhance consumer protection and cybersecurity. Singapore's Shared Responsibility...more
The Markets in Financial Instruments (Equivalence) (Singapore) Regulations 2024 have been published, together with an explanatory memorandum and de minimis assessment. The Regulations set out HM Treasury's determination that...more
On 22 November 2024, the European Commission (the “Commission”) issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the interpretation of the “Best Efforts” obligation in Article 8a of Council Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014...more
Stablecoin Initiatives Announced by Fintech Companies, DeFi Protocols - Major U.S. payments firm recently announced plans to enable “disbursement partners” to use the PYUSD stablecoin to settle cross-border money...more
Despite the summer doldrums, cartel enforcers around the world had several notable enforcement actions and, perhaps more importantly, signaled a busy fall and winter. In the United States, the Department of Justice’s...more
Currently, the United Kingdom requires an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to be completed by anyone entering the country from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates....more
One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely from country to country and may be so...more
Singapore's AI frameworks guide AI ethical and governance principles, with existing sector-specific regulations addressing AI risks. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) Currently, there are...more
We are pleased to share the March 2024 issue of Wilson Sonsini’s Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental,...more
Faced with increased scrutiny by consumers, regulators, shareholders and boards, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have been at the forefront for multinational companies globally. Multinational...more
Standards for patenting antibodies have substantially tightened over the last few years restricting scope of antibody claims—or, in some cases, undermining the validity of granted patents. Most recently, Singapore updated...more
The Court of Appeal found a confirming bank to be in breach of contract by declining to make payment under a confirmation to a letter of credit on the basis that a sanctions prohibition applied....more
In the crypto world, does it really matter where you are? Is there a sunny offshore paradise perspective on the click of a button and a fintech trade? The answer lies as usual in how to unravel a problem should it arise. Both...more
EURC Stablecoin Launches on Stellar; Singapore Exchange Integrates PYUSD - In a recent press release, the issuer of USDC and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) announced that the euro-pegged stablecoin EURC has...more
The MAS issued a Notice on Business Conduct Requirements for Corporate Finance Advisers on 21 June 2023 that, among other things, imposes a requirement on relevant persons advising on corporate finance to apply enhanced due...more
With so many new, emerging risks coming to the forefront, ACI is excited to announce our Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight. Unlike other conferences, this highly anticipated event stands apart...more
Welcome to the latest edition of Updata! Updata is an international report produced by Eversheds Sutherland’s dedicated Privacy and Cybersecurity team – it provides you with a compilation of key privacy and cybersecurity...more
In February 2023, the European Commission proposed detailed rules to define what constitutes renewable hydrogen in the EU, with the adoption of two Delegated Acts pursuant to the Renewable Energy Directive....more
Ever-Expanding BIPA Damages: Illinois Supreme Court Holds Each Collection or Dissemination of Biometric Data Constitutes a Separate Violation of BIPA - In an eagerly-awaited decision in Cothron v. White Castle System,...more
In a statement released on February 1, 2023, the European Union ("EU") and Singapore strengthened their cooperation as strategic partners. Following the announcement of a new Digital Partnership between the EU and Singapore....more
The regulation of foreign direct investment, or FDI, has been in the spotlight for most of 2022 and will likely remain a key issue for dealmakers and cross-border M&A in 2023. Globally, we continue to see a trend towards...more