The Insurance Distribution Directive: an overview of EIOPA's technical advice
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority's technical advice provides pointers to likely upcoming changes affecting insurers and distributors of insurance products.
31 August 2016
Telefonica v HMRC: When HMRC has a duty to consult a taxpayer
When HMRC challenged how Telefonica agreed they calculate VAT phone charges, Telefonica appealed and the Tribunal found they had not been given clear assurance so the judicial review appeal failed.
10 May 2016
The Modern Slavery Act – making a statement in the construction industry
The Modern Slavery Act is an important step forward when addressing the problem of human trafficking and forced labour in the construction industry.
05 May 2017
TARgets for lawyers: Tech in investigations
Tom Whittaker looks at the use of technology in investigations
29 November 2018
Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices: key recommendations
The long-awaited Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices has now published its recommendations.
13 July 2017
The European approach to driverless cars and motor insurance
Brian Wong and Anne Buhl Bjelke (of Bech Bruun) consider what the regulators and governments are doing, along with the key current and future issues, for driverless cars and motor insurance in Europe.
13 December 2017
FCA gives comprehensive guidance on cryptoassets
The FCA has issued a guidance to give firms clarity on when dealing with cryptoassets will bring them within the regulatory perimeter
09 August 2019
Qualcomm fined €242 million for abuse of dominance
The European Commission has fined Qualcomm €242 million for abusing its dominance in the 3G baseband chipset market by engaging in predatory pricing
22 August 2019
Technology in construction and infrastructure projects – future and current innovations
Technology in construction – how UK infrastructure is embracing the challenges of new and innovative technologies.
02 August 2017
Technology transfer agreements: new EU rules
The revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) and Technology Transfer Guidelines will replace the existing TTBER and Guidelines from 1 May 2014 onwards.
25 March 2014
The Information Flow
The flow of data within trusted ecosystems of companies, Open Banking and PSD2 is likely to transform the financial services sector
03 June 2020
The dangers of US Living Trusts
Living Trusts, also known as "Inter Vivos Trusts", are a standard planning tool used by US advisors. However, settling assets in such a trust can prove disastrous for UK domiciliaries.
02 August 2016