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We highlight the key people-related developments for financial services firms to look out for in 2024, including SMCR reform, non-financial misconduct, D&I and the new duty to prevent sexual harassment

2017 Electronic Communications Code Changes

This edition covers a round-up of the key Code cases for 2023

We review the Competition and Markets Authority’s focus on the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector in relation to green claims and greenwashing

This article explores the position for trusts under the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) legislation and important changes which are due to come into force in 2024

In this first newsletter of the year, we focus on some of 2024’s hot topics for the pensions industry – including scheme governance, ESG and cyber security – as well as some enduring key issues when it comes to running a pension scheme.  These include recovery of pension overpayments, protecting pensions in the context of M&A activity and the fight against pensions scams

In this article, we summarise the OSA (Commencement No 2) Regulations 2023; these will bring into force all provisions of the OSA which have not otherwise been brought into force

This article assesses the duties of accountable persons during the occupation of higher-risk buildings under the new building safety regime in England

This article explores the position of nominee and bare trust arrangements under the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) legislation and an important change which is due to come into force in 2024

We take a look at key actions for employers to consider in light of the significant holiday reforms that came into force on 1 January

What should “ESG litigation risk” mean to pension trustees and what can they do to mitigate it? This article looks at themes which may give rise to claims in this rapidly developing landscape and suggestions of how trustees may respond to minimise those risks

The Government has updated the National Planning Policy Framework, including changes primarily in relation to housing delivery and land supply