https://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/financial-servicesOut-Law Newsen-GB60{0E0D9C1D-1C36-4414-A169-230669D1A2D9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-moves-to-overhaul-corporate-reporting-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesGovernment proposals to create a more streamlined corporate reporting framework could reduce duplication and make compliance more proportionate, particularly for private and smaller companies, an expert has said.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:56:14 Z{256C3439-3CC5-4070-B360-2E46E67125B9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-strengthen-cooperation-commercial-gaming-sector?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe UAE’s commercial gaming regulator has agreed to work more closely with one of its financial services regulators as the country’s legal gaming market continues to develop.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:41:03 Z{1033DF54-CE3D-44EB-B735-E9CAB854A9F4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-directors-spotlight-ID-verification-deadline-looms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesUK companies should urgently check that directors and people with significant control (PSCs) have completed identity verification steps required for each of their roles as the Companies House transition period enters its final months, a governance expert has said.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:38:46 Z{2BA35F6E-E4E9-4EF1-A037-FEC09444139D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-FCA-misconduct-rules-raise-stakes-for-workplace-investigations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesAnne Sammon tells HRNews what UK HR teams need to consider when allegations arise under the FCA’s new misconduct rules.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:56:54 Z{92A3DFD7-BB3A-4E24-A573-5AFDD5574E33}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/english-court-performance-bond-calls-underlying-contract?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent Technology and Construction Court (TCC) ruling has clarified the limited circumstances in which contractors can prevent calls on on-demand performance bonds based on arguments arising from the underlying contract.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:27:54 Z{E703FE41-B8B2-4382-8F9B-957E75BA7D3F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Singapore-Malaysia-data-centre-strategies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesData centre development may be booming, but that does not mean strategies across Southeast Asia are the same.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:50:05 Z{931684BC-7B0D-4C24-B6C0-EBC190D5F0C2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/El-Nino-risk-of-extreme-weather-calls-for-business-response?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+Services Businesses that source goods or materials from around the world can learn from how some companies have responded to the Middle East crisis, to ensure their supply chains are resilient against the risk of extreme weather events, an expert has saidMon, 07 Sep 2026 15:23:24 Z{21EBC39C-3929-4187-81A8-261F00A4F5A1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Frontier-AI-cyber-risk-warnings-grow-louder-GPT-6-Astra?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA series of recent warnings have been sounded by financial regulators and major companies over the risk ‘frontier AI’ poses to the security of systems organisations operate and the data held within those systems.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:16:53 Z{418205FB-CE07-4C16-903D-6801589C7654}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/south-africa-cartel-jurisdiction-guidance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent judgement by the South African Constitutional Court provides important guidance on the extraterritorial reach of the country’s competition authorities to pursue cross-border cartel conduct, experts have said. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:09:11 Z{11E30E4A-C9DF-4260-B237-1FBFDC365E57}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-clarifies-Pillar-2-tax-requirements-multinationals?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe UAE has introduced new tax reporting requirements for multinational enterprises, in a significant step in the country’s alignment with international tax standards, experts have said. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:03:30 Z{3280F163-20EC-48EC-9AE1-59169921C8CE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Non-bank-FS-firms-navigate-new-FCA-misconduct-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesAnne Sammon tells HRNews what the FCA’s new misconduct rules mean for UK financial services firms.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:14:09 Z{79F322AC-512F-4F11-839A-01D0C7BBE93B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/France-arbitration-reform-affect-international-arbitration-users?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFrance has taken another step in its efforts to maintain its position as one of the world’s leading arbitration hubs by introducing Decree No. 2026-741, the first stage of what is supposed to be a broader programme to modernise French arbitration law.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:16:33 Z{BA93AD95-9FD0-4CCD-8FF6-DD64FCFDA9D4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/australian-privacy-law-reforms-consultation-tranche-two-Bill?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesOrganisations should be prepared to change the way they assess compliance with privacy law in Australia under major reforms that have been proposed, according to experts.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:19:52 Z{D6008DDA-BBF2-40A8-BACD-5FC61604CB78}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Middle-East-emerging-leading-mediation-hub?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesGovernments, courts and arbitral institutions across the Middle East are promoting consensual dispute resolution as a faster, cheaper and more relationship-preserving alternative to litigation and arbitration, resulting in a significant period of development for mediation.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:47:05 Z{8AE54896-73AD-4264-9492-439C2DC7293D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Successful-legal-tech-adoption-lies-in-effective-planning?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesTechnology implementation fails too often because organisations race to use tools before identifying the problem they need to tackle and how best to solve it. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:37:14 Z{A32D4B1B-E6F8-4D51-BE12-FCBB98CABD40}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Ireland-launches-first-national-anti-money-laundering-strategy?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Irish government has launched its first national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing strategy, setting out a coordinated framework for tackling financial crime and responding to evolving money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing risks.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:40:19 Z{65E5CB9C-EF0E-4A95-9A45-C0668A846AA7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Pensions-Ombudsman-confirms-no-obligation-to-refund-excess-employer-contributions-following-error?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent UK Pensions Ombudsman (PO) determination underlines that an employer contribution made intentionally will not necessarily qualify as a “genuine error” capable of being rectified simply because the member relied mistakenly on what they believed was financial advice in relation to the tax implications of the payment.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:18:09 Z{83B9404D-77B3-4C66-B63E-BAD53560E1B5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Sustainability-linked-loans-provisions-updated-LMA?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Loan Market Association (LMA) – the authoritative voice of the loan market across Europe, the Middle East and Africa – has strengthened the integrity, clarity, and credibility of sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) with recent changes it has made to its template contract terms, experts have said. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:46:02 Z{9364332E-B5B6-40EF-99BB-00D3E112F67F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/NPPF-boost-housing-renewables-water-infrastructure?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesPlanning rules have been updated in England, featuring measures to support housing development near to train stations and facilitate the development of new renewable energy and water infrastructure.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:44:58 Z{1A7FAB58-B0C6-428B-8532-A6212E171B6E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Court-removes-recognition-hurdle-foreign-judgment-creditors?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent Supreme Court decision has removed a significant procedural hurdle for foreign judgment creditors seeking to pursue bankruptcy proceedings in England and Wales, confirming that a separate English recognition judgment is not needed before a petition can be presented.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:31:40 Z{A23FBF39-D30C-4005-9C8E-8A7D1432D875}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Financial-Ombudsman-Service-reforms-complaints-redress?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesChanges to Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) policy and wider reforms of the UK redress framework represent a shift toward greater predictability, regulatory alignment and finality within the redress system, experts have said.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:36:17 Z{BD9A2401-5819-471C-B444-3154C3B3D1FF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-reforms-may-offer-SIPP-market-clarity?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has provided greater clarity on its proposals for addressing areas of risk for consumers with self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs). The proposals come in the wake of high-profile complaints and investor losses where holders were targeted and defrauded in scam investments.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:23:50 Z{603DB7E2-1379-46D9-A506-69CDDF2A2C03}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Jordan-raises-arbitration-ambitions-launch-independent-JAC?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesReforms to Jordan’s Arbitration Law, including the establishment of the Jordan Arbitration Centre (JAC) as a fully independent institution, modernise the framework of the original statute and position the country as a credible seat of arbitration for domestic, regional and international disputes.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:22:34 Z{2E524AD9-DE2E-4635-86DF-6CD706ACC6D1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-puts-spotlight-on-governance-at-fast-growing-UK-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesHigh-growth asset management, wealth management and payments firms must scale their governance, risk management and control frameworks in line with their business’ expansion, experts have warned. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:26:18 Z{9BB79016-606A-4B2F-B30E-1CFEA94BA4D1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-pension-transfer-case-offers-AR-oversight-lessons-for-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) long-running enforcement action against pension transfer specialist, Heather Dunne, and Financial Solutions Midhurst Limited (FSML) director Richard Fenech offers important lessons for UK firms overseeing appointed representatives, experts have said.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:47:36 Z{22760BC5-5D70-440E-97E6-EEB4E8A3C8EC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Technology-private-lending-drive-EMEA-loan-market-future?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew research indicates a positive picture for the long-term prospects of loan markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa despite current geopolitical uncertainty, according to experts.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:43:49 Z{ACF03FC8-404B-496D-B9D8-2E20B5EAFF6F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Deutsche-Bank-becomes-Europes-first-RMB-clearing-house?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe appointment of Deutsche Bank as Europe’s first non-Chinese renminbi clearing bank marks a financial infrastructure milestone for China-Europe investment. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:54:02 Z{08BB5A75-21DD-4A88-8E12-32CDCA4B0D0A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Irelands-Central-Bank-enhances-transparency?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has published supplementary guidance on prohibition notices under the Fitness and Probity Regime following a public consultation earlier this year. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:10:45 Z{1DD1192C-858D-409C-9A0B-206AA222055F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/uae-financial-institutions-resilience-outsourcing-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew regulation represents a substantial evolution in the UAE's prudential framework and brings the Central Bank of the UAE's (CBUAE) expectations closer to leading international approaches to operational resilience and operational risk management, experts have said. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:30:46 Z{C3E3A2E4-F965-44D0-8AE5-0D1EB8AA140E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ADGM-consults-on-new-business-transfer-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA new consultation has been launched on proposed amendments to the regulatory framework governing business transfer schemes in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:05:15 Z{C2323C37-1B2C-4D4B-A518-2EC063680124}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Gambling-operators-across-Britain-look-AML-provisions?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesGambling operators across Britain should take a fresh look at their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) frameworks amid increasing regulatory scrutiny of financial crime across the sector, experts have said. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:18:40 Z{E4D0DC91-3512-4510-A8E7-BE191C31259B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Review-UK-government-reform-disclosure-fraud-offences?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe UK government has published a long-awaited review of disclosure and fraud offences, setting out an ambitious package of reforms designed to address the growing problem of fraud, in particular online fraud. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:04:28 Z{49D2D17B-7D17-4D18-B7F3-2D2390C2BEA0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/FCA-finalises-cryptoasset-regime-2027-authorisation-deadline?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) publication of a comprehensive framework for regulated cryptoasset activities marks a pivotal moment in the development of the UK's cryptoasset sector ahead of the regime's implementation on 25 October 2027.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:21:33 Z{CC279DE5-EC5D-4894-808D-49F6D061315A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-financial-regulators-set-expectations-managing-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe speed with which the latest AI models can expose cyber vulnerabilities requires financial services firms to move quickly to enhance the way they prevent, detect and manage cyber risks arising from such ‘frontier AI’, EU regulators have said.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:34:18 Z{C8354F9E-8770-47A1-99BA-3CD8B9509A50}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ireland-limited-partnership-reform-private-capital?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe launch of a new public consultation in Ireland marks another important step in the modernisation of the country’s private funds and investment structures framework.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:19:16 Z{E0383A6A-0345-47FC-A11E-23EE6224C46E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Central-Bank-Ireland-raises-expectations-delegated-governance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) has published the findings of its thematic review of delegation practices in the Irish funds sector, setting out its supervisory expectations and identifying areas where fund management companies (FMCs) should strengthen their governance, oversight and control frameworks. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:33:36 Z{884ABF19-9E1A-4100-B6F4-284BF994B4E9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/saudi-arabia-updated-aml-rules-compliance-obligations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesSaudi Arabia's updated anti-money laundering (AML) implementing regulations provide much greater operational detail for firms on how AML controls are expected to work in practice, particularly in relation to customer onboarding, beneficial ownership verification, wire transfers, group-wide compliance programmes and digital payment services, experts have said. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:14:19 Z{D30D3197-8A9D-4929-9FAC-1EAF79D8CB53}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Changes-law-justify-deviation-GLO-test-case-judgments?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesUK courts asked to deviate from judgments issued in group litigation order (GLO) test cases must consider current law, not the law in place at the time of the test case ruling, when determining whether to do so – even if that means similar claims within the scope of a GLO are decided differently, according to the UK Supreme Court.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:25:23 Z{A645BF6E-9EC1-4DBF-9106-4E3CDE19F5F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/pensions-ombudsman-sipp-disinvestment-death?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent determination by the UK Pensions Ombudsman (PO) confirms that where there are multiple beneficiaries following the death of a member, it is reasonable for the providers to disinvest the pension fund on first instruction from a beneficiary to ensure the beneficiaries receive correct shares and are protected against market fluctuations affecting allocations between beneficiaries. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:44:26 Z{263E3CFB-0A29-4B78-8F1D-BCF834749B99}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-opens-consultation-miscellaneous-regulation-changes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesProposed changes to the Dubai Financial Services Authority’s (DFSA) rulebook could have a significant impact on how firms – including digital currency providers – operate in the region.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:49:47 Z{8FB7ED46-5913-4F86-B22F-46AD7CB92B11}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-conflicts-interest-warning-insurance-sector?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew guidance for insurers about conflicts of interest highlight the UK financial sector watchdog’s increasing focus on effective supervision of the industry, according to an expert.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:01:03 Z{893ACD93-2ACC-423E-8A38-A60174EDE39A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-CMA-opens-consultation-on-virtual-assets-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesPlans for a new UAE-wide regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers (VASP) must strike a balance between innovation and market integrity, according to experts.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:59:59 Z{64B61032-E333-417A-94C8-1DE72A9029DD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/DFIs-unlocking-liquidity-mobilising-private-capital?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesPrivate market funds in developing countries play an important role in providing capital but can face challenges in fundraising and in realising timely exits for investors, so can struggle to demonstrate their capacity to earn returns for investors.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:40:18 Z{B02B5DE0-5733-49F0-9718-D730F9199A1F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-competition-class-actions-face-increased-scrutiny?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe legal and economic foundations of ‘class action’-style competition claims are being tested with increased vigour in the UK.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:13:57 Z{C9BE3DCB-185D-4182-8246-E42F39577EE2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/PRA-proposals-clarity-friendly-society-amalgamations-transfers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its guidance for friendly society amalgamations and transfers, aiming to give firms greater clarity on how transactions are assessed without introducing significant new requirements.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:26:04 Z{5610A915-DAD5-423C-B698-20FDF575BB1D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Financial-crime-focus-FCA-enforcement?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesData published by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) shows an increase in the regulator’s enforcement work but also reveals other ways it is intervening to get financial services firms to alter their practices, experts have said.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:41:21 Z{99EBD8BB-DE2F-4422-87A1-23FB6539BEF0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Financial-crime-operational-resilience-ADGM-regulator-sights?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFinancial services firms operating in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) can expect their efforts to combat financial crime and meet requirements around operational resilience to come in for regulatory scrutiny over the coming months, experts have said.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:08:57 Z{4827F9EF-8D02-4A16-92DF-782E6B15DE3A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Climate-litigation-corporate-liability-claims-gain-momentum?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe latest research from the Grantham Institute shows once again that climate litigation is now an established feature of the risk landscape for businesses, across a wide range of sectors and industries. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:13:12 Z{3F272C95-CF63-4C09-8D9F-A077533CA317}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-alternative-investment-fund-reform-global?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesProposed reforms to the UK alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) regime will help maintain the UK’s position as the second largest alternative assets market globally, an expert has said.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:42:31 Z{9B715DBB-3D98-4476-963B-B39CFA8C8385}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Ireland-CRD-VI-implementation-impact-lenders-customers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFinancial institutions operating in Ireland will now need to carefully assess their procedures after the country confirmed its full implementation of the EU’s latest capital requirements directive.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:49:57 Z{F177F78E-7872-434B-9A9E-96A75E3A5DDC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/power-contemporaneous-evidence-pensions-rectification?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent decision by the High Court of England and Wales highlights the inherent risks involved in adapting scheme precedent documentation and that compelling evidence remains the foundation of successful pension rectification claims.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:25:37 Z{A037DA52-A41C-4181-8035-97F03C1793DD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-sweeping-overhaul-DIFC-funds-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has unveiled plans for a significant overhaul of the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) collective investment funds framework in a move designed to modernise the regime, align it with international standards, and support the DIFC’s continued development as a global investment funds hub.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:56:34 Z{8C25F915-73CE-416A-9B55-005D0223ABB8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Nuances-organisations-employing-individuals-Middle-East?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNavigating employment across the Middle East requires more than a surface-level understanding of regional labour laws. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:39:36 Z{E6261A73-3EE3-4993-B801-A8DF5CEF0B7C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-signals-tougher-approach-enforcement-intervention?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe latest edition of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) enforcement-focused newsletter underscores the regulator’s growing resolve to embed consumer duty compliance across an increasing number of sectors, an expert has said. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:34:55 Z{CE1DCE0B-8211-4766-92C9-3AE64C4360EE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/PRA-FCA-consult-proposed-UK-insurance-captive-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesInsurance regulators’ proposed regime for captive insurance could strengthen the UK’s position as a global centre for insurance and risk management, an expert has said.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:05:54 Z{05D44F2F-A84B-4591-BD91-A86F7EC055AA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/How-UAE-financial-firms-can-meet-new-CBUAE-climate-risk-expectations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe new climate framework established by the UAE’s Central Bank marks a clear shift for UAE banks and insurers from climate risk as a policy concern to a prudential governance issue. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:24:07 Z{24898A35-F8E4-491F-812C-A4068161E672}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Insolvency-rule-review-efficiency-technological-advancement?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA review into UK insolvency rules reflects the need to ensure that the rules remain fit for purpose, improve efficiency, and adapt to changing economic and technological conditions, in particular developments in artificial intelligence (AI), digital assets and cryptocurrencies, an expert has said.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:04:32 Z{285036CB-5446-4257-BF12-2C85C9EC3216}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ICC-emphasises-early-determination-in-updated-arbitration-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesArticle 30 of the 2026 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Rules introduces a notable procedural innovation, formally codifying the power of arbitral tribunals to determine claims and defences at an early stage where they are manifestly without merit or manifestly outside the tribunal's jurisdiction.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:55:17 Z{39BEC013-431B-4050-A297-524BD475330A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-High-Court-rejects-aggregated-knowledge-basis-fraud?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent ruling by the High Court in London on fraudulent breach of warranty claims has reaffirmed that fraud requires conscious dishonesty on the part of an identifiable individual – and inference is not enough.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:18:59 Z{E50A6E01-2025-4359-9502-ADCFB1BBCFAC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ADGM-Services-Gain-Attention-Following-Cross-Border-Digital-Bank-Launch?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe launch of a new digital-first bank in Abu Dhabi’s freezone could lead to a meaningful change in a crowded digital space, according to an expert.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:17:19 Z{469C8662-5FCD-404C-976F-8623F32A9838}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/High-priority-establish-agentic-payment-protocols?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesQuestions of law and regulation raised by the emergence of agentic AI tools in the payments market need to be addressed as a priority if the UK is to strengthen its position as a global leader in AI enabled financial services, the UK government has said.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:52:30 Z{0B0CFD5F-5964-472F-9838-21052B4F49BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/modern-slavery-signal-shift-mandatory-prevention-supply-chains?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesProposed reforms to the UK’s modern slavery regime would transform modern slavery statements from a voluntary compliance measure into a mandatory legal obligation, an expert has said. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:01:02 Z{0D13C04E-9CA0-434D-AD92-B43D1217176A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-draft-legislation-new-single-tax-share-transfers-published?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesDraft legislation providing for the introduction of a new single tax on transfers of shares and securities, to replace the current separate taxes of stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax (SDRT), has been published by the UK government. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:11:01 Z{F0BE08FF-3D95-4A92-AE14-0C5F6CB1D0F9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-gov-consults-simplifying-administration-withholding-tax-interest?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe UK government is exploring options to simplify the process for claiming relief on withholding tax from interest payments made to overseas recipients, amid concerns around the complexity of the current rules.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:45:37 Z{B033CC06-0A38-4E78-86E2-53207138F187}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-guidance-helps-clarify-AI-web-scraping-requirements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published new guidance aimed at clarifying how organisations can lawfully use web-scraped data to train generative artificial intelligence (gen-AI) models, amid continuing tensions between AI developers, privacy advocates and regulators. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:36:47 Z{AFDAC2B3-A5B7-4352-8D3C-BEF42E101802}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Competition-Commission-spotlight-South-Africa-franchise-sector?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesBusinesses operating across South Africa’s franchise sector should review their franchise models, agreements and commercial practices ahead of a significant Competition Commission market inquiry, experts have said. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:32:58 Z{678A2111-24B3-45FD-B500-4044A19D8591}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/dmcc-difc-courts-partnership-dispute-resolution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesAn expanded partnership between Dubai’s commodities trading centre and the DIFC Courts is expected to lead to an increase in the number of companies adopting the DIFC as their “opt in” jurisdiction of choice for cross-border trade and investment arrangements.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:49:16 Z{1B66F5B9-F0EF-4323-80A4-73365C866530}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-developer-liability-for-harms-linked-autonomy-systems?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe more an AI system can do without the input of humans, the more likely it is that the developer of that system will be found liable, under English law, for harms arising from the system operating in its autonomous mode, according to a panel of legal experts.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:41:28 Z{FDB4A87D-EC36-453E-B6BB-1AD89E35AF8D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Cloud-provider-UK-critical-third-parties-regime-life?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFour major cloud providers have been designated as ‘critical third parties’ (CTPs) in the UK, bringing them within the direct oversight of the UK’s financial regulators for the first time.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:09:09 Z{A72A556E-777D-4AB3-9AE7-35333C01D258}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-report-spotlight-innovating-responsibly-managing-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA new report from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) financial services regulator highlights the evolution of its regulatory approach to market innovation, according to experts.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:35:42 Z{F7B89603-F67A-44E0-AA15-DBD33F83E1F7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/What-UK-new-cryptoasset-rules-mean-overseas-crypto-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe UK's new cryptoasset regime contains a significant departure from the approach traditionally applied to overseas financial services firms. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:40:19 Z{EA64C535-68BC-460F-8DC5-A04896C1EFFA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-related-disruption-foreshadowed-for-UK-financial-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA major overhaul of the way financial services firms operate, and of how they are regulated, has been foreshadowed in a UK review of how AI might impact on retail financial services.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:20:21 Z{12541C18-669D-44D5-88B8-85FEFB138A2C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/What-new-rules-agentic-AI-payments-look-like?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe growing use of agentic AI is spurring UK regulators to examine whether specific new rules need to be developed to govern use of the technology in financial services.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:03:10 Z{ACDEC990-29BC-44A0-8DED-07F311AACD37}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Tougher-audits-this-autumn-ECCTA?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesBusinesses are being urged to prepare for a more rigorous audit process as the full extent of reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) take effect ahead of the autumn audit cycle, an expert has said.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:19:38 Z{7789F0BF-5B1B-4250-AADE-3879985F8CAB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ICC-rules-favour-targeted-but-flexible-approach-confidentiality?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA significant change in the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules affirms the importance of confidentiality in arbitration proceedings, while deliberately avoiding overreach.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:27:38 Z{FBAEC6E8-A4EF-401E-8128-FCD3AB55F5CA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-probe-payout-WealthTek-clients?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA UK bank has paid out £31.7 million after an investigation found failures that exposed WealthTek’s clients to the risk of financial crime.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:49:46 Z{4680B5A0-545D-41E4-9EBB-84EA587E7D72}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-risks-extension-corporate-criminal-liability?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesAn expanded UK corporate criminal liability regime took effect on 29 June, meaning organisations can be strictly liable for any offences committed by their senior managers during activities forming part of their roles.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:27:46 Z{72042FE6-8CF3-4A05-BE7C-0D750A46CAB1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-consults-simplifying-UK-insurance-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesPlans to reduce duplication and give insurers more flexibility over customer disclosures are encouraging and signal the continuing commitment of the regulator to reducing the regulatory burden on firms, an expert has said.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:07:48 Z{A6280B46-FD05-4F50-89A3-DED008D92889}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/timeline-confirmed-employer-checks-UK-right-to-work?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew guidance over changes to right to work legislation in the UK will bring much-needed relief to companies ahead of its introduction in October, according to an expert. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:54:47 Z{720559EB-98A0-42CF-AAD3-C3654DA44307}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/SCCA-research-Saudi-courts-arbitration-annulment?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesSaudi courts reject nearly 90% of arbitration annulment challenges as new data and analysis of draft arbitration law confirm the Kingdom’s support for arbitration, according to new research.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:38:28 Z{93A6D314-E2B0-4E59-9B10-0C6E72E8FDE6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Australian-community-privacy-survey?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesAustralians have never been more concerned about their privacy but never felt less able to protect themselves. Those are the clear takeaways from a recent survey commissioned by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:13:05 Z{F7992EDA-5C75-4ED0-9736-E9FC7FB116C2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBUAE-World-Bank-financial-inclusion-partnership?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA new partnership between the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the World Bank will help drive financial inclusion and consumer protection growth in the UAE, according to experts.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:58:47 Z{5570E71E-4A60-4DAF-B924-672473A4BA4E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-cryptoasset-regime-finalised-by-FCA?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised new rules and guidance that will apply to businesses seeking to facilitate the buying, trading or storage of cryptoassets in the UK from 25 October 2027.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:16:19 Z{0FA165C8-253A-435F-9B7B-20F24E1E543C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/VARA-AML-CFT-guidance-virtual-asset-providers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew guidance establishes “a clear shift in supervisory expectations” for virtual asset service providers undertaking business risk assessments, an expert has said. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:56:37 Z{28771754-E714-4004-B7C3-4EE70772D5BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Supplier-AI-data-risks-financial-services-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFinancial services firms can build protections into their contracts with suppliers to address risks that attach to the suppliers inputting their data into AI tools, experts have said.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:09:43 Z{62F42377-82B0-4ABB-BF00-5CBE9F62881F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PRA-scrutiny-climate-risk-governance-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesUK banks and insurers are now operating under a materially higher supervisory standard for the management of climate-related financial risks as new rules take effect.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:08:15 Z{41B81F13-41C5-4459-8B4A-232F4B4C67EE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Disputes-risk-service-contracts-fail-AI-related-customer-dependencies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFinancial services firms need to ensure their contracts clearly state what a supplier needs from them to effectively deliver services using AI, experts have said.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:59:24 Z{04E8B470-6697-46DD-A463-4FEEC8AD4D90}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DIFC-AI-regulatory-challenges-UAE-financial-markets?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA new report on the changing face of banking published by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) highlights the challenges the financial sector faces in managing AI strategies, according to experts.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:40:54 Z{3F9E6F4E-FCB6-4B8C-B731-B2718B77C82D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/High-Court-UK-financial-ombudsman-jurisdiction-banks-time-bar-overreach?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA new ruling by the High Court confirms the limits of the powers of the UK Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) after its attempts to open the door to historic consumer complaints, according to an expert.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:01:31 Z{B7129E68-43F6-41A4-A034-D7D428BF23C3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NDAs-victoria?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Victorian state government has introduced new laws restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment claims, becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to do so. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:21:06 Z{324EFE08-65BE-4E98-8864-92C67D450A0C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Saudi-Arabia-consultation-regulation-capital-markets?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesProposed changes to how Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority regulates the sector in the Kingdom will lower the barrier for prospective entrants to the market, according to experts.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:45:06 Z{05EA3791-2647-48E8-8315-A554A3F91E3F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-consults-proposals-strengthen-deterrence-penalties?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesChanges to the market abuse penalty threshold imposed by the UK’s financial watchdog for the first time in more than 15 years will ensure punishments maintain their bite in the current economic market, according to experts.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:43:34 Z{0A8F6F29-5948-4C2A-B7CE-ECC9D8210080}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dutch-market-CRD-VI-implementation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew EU capital requirements on third country undertakings will alter the corporate lending market in the Netherlands significantly, experts have warned. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:44:52 Z{FC0E7F49-9FEC-40BE-B604-EA0BD5347FA1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Company-secretaries-can-use-AI-create-capacity?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesCompany secretaries can use AI to help board members focus on the most important issues, risks and decisions facing their business, as well as to carry out their own roles more efficiently so they can spend more time working on strategic projects, an expert has said.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:23:36 Z{00E22A2B-298E-4920-99F1-89536F34CCC1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-Bank-England-open-discussion-into-future-tokenisation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA new call for input by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England authorities will give firms the opportunity to help shape the future regulation and use of tokenisation for the UK’s wholesale financial markets, according to experts.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:59:38 Z{7CA0EC74-0113-4757-BC55-E9EC39EE14F5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HMRC-data-shows-surge-in-VAT-investigations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesOne in three large companies had a VAT investigation launched against them last year, highlighting HMRC’s focus on closing the tax gap, an expert has said. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:43:05 Z{823CE35A-DDFD-49EB-93DC-F71F1D799341}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/new-anti-corruption-directive-means-Irish-financial-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe European Union’s new anti corruption directive, which came into effect in May, creates the first harmonised EU-wide criminal framework for bribery and corruption offences.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:54 Z{9125442E-2BB1-45D6-8F04-54C5BA98B08A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Watching-the-machines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesUK regulator steps up vigilance on domestic device data collection, and UK e-money regulation to be tightened Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:23:30 Z{CAFA6ECC-2B35-47C3-8C11-F255489FDB7F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Oman-introduces-new-real-estate-register-law-modernise-property-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA new real estate register that allows issuance of electronic title deeds will bring Oman’s real estate sector in line with regional digitalisation trends, an expert has said. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:06:11 Z{700F19F9-147C-4E13-8B6A-D4682A4B03FF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/heatwave-risks-UK-health-safety-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesPeriods of very hot weather are increasingly common in the UK amidst the changing global climate. These heatwaves present risks that must be considered under health and safety law.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:39:55 Z{EB88312C-A2D3-450E-B11C-7058FEA99186}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Gainshare-clauses-incentivise-AI-related-savings-financial-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFinancial services firms are increasingly considering the use of ‘gainshare’ provisions in their contracts with suppliers to incentivise them to harness the power of AI to deliver cost savings, according to experts who have highlighted the importance of ensuring the risks around how those clauses operate in practice are considered upfront.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:34:03 Z{81361A5C-3DB9-4ABF-977B-0D3A55E725E8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Financial-services-firms-secure-oversight-suppliers-AI-use?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFinancial services firms can obtain effective oversight over their suppliers’ use of AI systems in service delivery without requiring access to the algorithms underpinning those systems, experts have said.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:50:55 Z{A4AA71A5-30F3-40EF-AEF9-203643EB3045}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Corporate-criminal-attribution-UK-senior-managers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Crime and Policing Act 2026 will make it much easier for law enforcement to hold UK corporates criminally liable for offences committed by their senior management. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:03:08 Z{A002E062-AA60-4265-BFF5-01419A52B2AD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/uk-employers-tackling-workplace-harassment-training-monitoring-gaps?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesWhile many UK employers are making progress in implementing measures to prevent harassment in the workplace, few have implemented systems to monitor their effectiveness and provide comprehensive training ahead of new legislative provisions coming into force in October.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:20:40 Z{97946F5A-0943-47F4-A832-B4E62D2B52A3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Rathbones-case-consumer-duty-warning-shot-UK-investment-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe outcome of a regulatory review announced by Rathbones earlier this week is a “serious warning shot” to other UK wealth and investment firms over their compliance with the consumer duty and client due diligence requirements, an expert has said.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:08:13 Z{87EC9C6D-15D3-4DAD-9ED5-008940923112}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ADGM-financial-regulator-AML-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesProposals to strengthen rules on anti-money laundering provisions from the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) financial services regulator represent a consolidation of existing requirements, according to an expert.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:31:46 Z{F96AB8F6-337D-45F7-855C-EF270ADAB788}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Data-breach-notification-template-developed-EU-GDPR?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesBusinesses will welcome proposals seeking to standardise how personal data breaches are reported across the EU but will be concerned about having to disclose large volumes of information and potentially sensitive details about their internal policies and procedures under the plans, cyber risk experts have said.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:32:14 Z{2EC3D74A-D731-45EC-BFEE-0644524480CC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-VAT-group-ruling-troubling-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent ruling could make it harder for major international businesses to simplify their VAT accounting – and, potentially, reduce their related costs – in the UK, a tax expert has said.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:22:37 Z{99B212B2-DF9C-4FD0-89E1-0A3E94372761}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Managed-accounts-differences--investment-funds-changing-market?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesSeparately managed accounts (managed accounts) and investment funds are both well-established structures that allow investors to access a broad range of investment strategies. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:24:15 Z{B78A93D4-3E97-4CDA-B963-163C2C607613}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Agentic-AI-changes-supplier-due-diligence-financial-services-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFinancial services firms must change the way they conduct supplier due diligence to account for their potential use of agentic AI tools, experts have said.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:23:22 Z{0D3E54F2-2494-43E7-A7B9-F10011683DA1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Supplier-AI-liability-risk-allocation-financial-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesBanks, insurers and investment firms should assess whether their suppliers’ use of AI merits “enhanced” liability or other risk allocation provisions to be included in their supplier contracts, experts have said.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:45:29 Z{E5914A26-EEAC-4CA3-B2FF-F6A68C2AD961}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-regulator-warns-banks-e-money-stablecoin-contagion-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesUK banks should review their route to the consumer market for stablecoins and e-money in light of a recent reminder from the financial regulator and additional information on its expectations.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:23 Z{18F69B8A-49F3-4CD7-9F43-23E94652975C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Ireland-prepares-savings-investment-accounts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Irish government is preparing to introduce tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts (SIAs), which are designed to channel some of the deposits of Irish savers into capital markets and indirectly into the EU economy.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:03:36 Z{EC801619-57D0-48E5-85CB-966A29598620}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/hmrc-cis-not-applicable-pure-financing-arrangements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesUpdated guidance issued by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on how the UK’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) applies to financing arrangements will provide welcome relief to the real estate development sector, an expert has said.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:27:31 Z{8F5671E2-827A-4A7B-A8EF-7BCAFB293361}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Commonwealth-modern-slavery-regimes-are-evolving?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFor companies trading across the Commonwealth, understanding the variances in modern slavery legislation is essential to ensuring compliant and successful trade.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:58:28 Z{83D72595-3619-448D-B8B4-068278ECA643}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-FDI-changes-in-Australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesAustralia makes radical foreign investment changes, and why a China law change could cause supply chain headachesTue, 09 Jun 2026 10:26:06 Z{0B481A89-6060-4C35-84C9-6C45DFA811D0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ICC-emergency-arbitration-ex-parte-preliminary-orders?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew rule changes to emergency arbitration procedures used by the world’s leading arbitration institutions will create a “calibrated balance” between relief and respondents’ right to be heard, experts have said. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:01:03 Z{AF42AFB6-63E4-487D-BE04-EC8A5F2804F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/QICCA-rules-overhaul-impacts-conciliation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe recent introduction of dedicated conciliation rules by Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration represent the most significant reform of QICCA's framework since the Centre was established in 2006.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:41:57 Z{29E9BB95-A1B2-477C-B25A-25C740DCDF1B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/MEPs-tougher-foreign-direct-investment-rules-Europe?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesForeign investment deals will face significantly increased scrutiny after European politicians agreed to a major overhaul of foreign direct investment rules across the EU, an expert has warned.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:17:36 Z{6F84E8BA-8012-4B3D-8135-FEDEA7B08539}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Pensions-Ombudsman-Hartley-maladministered-fund?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Pensions Ombudsman has made a finding of maladministration against a UK pensions provider which collapsed in 2022.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:10:34 Z{95BD89DE-B223-422F-9A1B-8CD715AD9194}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/government-consults-zero-hours-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesProposals on how UK employers should implement new protections for zero- and low-hours workers coming into force in 2027 leave “some room” for flexibility, an expert has said. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:40:24 Z{B1B48004-052D-4DE6-B0A6-FEB77A5631BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Employment-law-implications-Germany-KRITIS-Framework-Act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesBusinesses should adopt a holistiic approach to Germany’s new critical infrastructure regulatory framework.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:38:11 Z{A38C760F-55DC-4187-83EA-0DDFDFB32675}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Hong-Kong-launch-international-commercial-court-dispute-resolution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesPlans to create a new International Commercial Court for high value and cross border disputes in Hong Kong will strengthen its reputation as one of the world’s leading arbitral seats, according to an expert.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:14:34 Z{6179D253-9927-4E46-9AF7-1DA3E70535DF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Treasury-revamp-Consumer-Credit-Act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesSweeping changes to the UK’s outdated consumer credit laws will liberate lenders from ‘draconian’ sanctions while offering greater protection for consumers, according to experts.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:37:16 Z{E7FE14E5-E425-4A59-98E4-6D4A938B0D9D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Australia-unveils-plans-next-phase-foreign-investment-reform?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesAustralia’s federal government has announced further changes to its foreign investment rules in a bid to reduce regulatory burdens – and bring greater scrutiny to higher risk foreign investments into Australia. Fri, 29 May 2026 14:41:19 Z{BBC7F9AF-F29C-4B76-B093-F5A615537617}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Vietnam-modernises-arbitration-framework-with-new-VIAC-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+Services Revised rules for Vietnam’s international centre of arbitration will help highlight how the country is equipped to handle complex and large disputes in future, according to experts.Fri, 29 May 2026 10:36:11 Z{389CA55C-AF65-417D-A689-DDA77BD0B646}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Plugging-UK-VAT-gap?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesWe hear about the UK tax authority’s highly successful investigations into VAT not paid by medium and large companies.Thu, 28 May 2026 09:41:28 Z{EB6D7744-956A-4096-A559-9F115A90DBDB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-UK-builders-prepare-building-safety-deadline-changes-Irish-company-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesKatherine Metcalfe outlines the building safety changes facing the UK construction industry from this week, and Zara West and Neil Keenan explore the impact of proposed changes to company law in Ireland. Thu, 28 May 2026 09:25:05 Z{E66F2B03-F944-4B54-84E2-2BBC24EAF3F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Central-Bank-of-Ireland-identifies-compliance-gaps-across-MiFID-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA new review by the Central Bank of Ireland looking at compliance functions across a cohort of MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) investment firms has provided a timely insight into its supervisory expectations. Wed, 27 May 2026 14:03:55 Z{1673F63C-F3FA-4BE0-A387-1A362E6F7BA0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Guidelines-support-providers-high-risk-AI-self-assessments?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesProviders of AI systems in the EU should find it easier to understand whether those systems constitute ‘high-risk’ AI systems under the AI Act, triggering follow-on duties, as a result of new guidance that has been issued, an expert in tech regulation has said.Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:56 Z{B0D9F42A-9DEF-42FF-909E-7341F6DED7E1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Netherlands-tighten-rules-non-EU-alternative-investment-funds?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNon-EU alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs) face stricter conditions to market funds in the Netherlands following a regulatory update from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). Thu, 21 May 2026 10:35:04 Z{E7C44B4F-E0C3-4C37-9DA7-0D093E722CEB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-updates-insurance-rules-climate-risk-requirements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesRecent amendments to the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) Financial Services Regulation Authority’s (FSRA) insurance regulatory framework signal “a continued regulatory shift” towards integrating climate considerations into mainstream risk frameworks, an expert has said. Wed, 20 May 2026 14:50:01 Z{5B1362BD-F18B-445B-8E5F-FF5AA215E030}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-claims-management-reference-terms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will explore whether funding models operating in the claims management sector are fuelling behaviours detrimental to consumers.Tue, 19 May 2026 16:33:12 Z{08D8588C-1549-43BC-AAE2-5DAB7CFCAC0A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBI-defends-capital-easing-calls-amid-competition-debate?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew research by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) challenges competition concerns and reinforces the regulator’s stance on stability and consumer protection, an expert has said. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:49:59 Z{57D9A599-8115-41FB-B95A-B2BBAE170DBD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-merger-guidelines-support-competitiveness-innovation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesDraft EU merger guidelines mark the most significant EU merger control reform in decades but are more of an evolution than a revolution, an expert has said. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:11:37 Z{EC4C9C28-D029-489F-8AD4-708D551EC40E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HMRC-registration-rules-raise-questions-in-house-tax-teams?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesIn-house tax advisors in the UK face an ongoing lack of clarity over how new HMRC registration rules will impact them from this month, according to experts.Tue, 19 May 2026 09:38:14 Z{3C03BDAB-86CB-456C-B105-F914E7B4BD5A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/High-Court-crypto-fraud-decision-reflects-victim-focused-approach?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent judgment reflects a strong, victim-focused approach to crypto fraud and will provide both individuals and businesses with greater confidence in using the English courts to respond decisively to digital fraud, an expert has said.Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:21 Z{9771C55A-A7F8-4645-81C2-60D9B7B6C13E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Actions-depositaries-following-Central-Bank-Ireland-review?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesDepositaries and fund managers in Ireland should assess the findings of a recent regulatory review – and update their risk assessments and other practices and procedures, where relevant.Mon, 18 May 2026 09:19:03 Z{6CE5F397-51F8-4C72-8DBB-D108CECB922A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/sandboxes-central-regulating-growth-plans?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesBusinesses will be able to live-test their use of new technologies under a controlled, but relaxed, regulatory environment in the UK, with the potential for some regulatory requirements to be permanently removed if the trials are successful, according to proposals outlined on Wednesday.Thu, 14 May 2026 11:35:55 Z{3C726ADB-6216-44E2-8260-BE6E5CE8D569}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Why-legal-transformation-is-an-ongoing-journey?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesBusinesses must treat legal transformation as a continuous process that can adapt to technological, regulatory and organisational change. Thu, 14 May 2026 11:22:10 Z{72894D4E-3021-4838-8A04-8F3840AD7E86}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Kings-Speech-Starmer-question?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesLingering questions over Sir Keir Starmer’s long-term future as UK prime minister cast some doubt on whether at least some of the specific legislation trailed in the King’s Speech on Wednesday will materialise.Wed, 13 May 2026 16:01:25 Z{1C342A2A-EFA6-4344-8327-59F44E660EE1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Crypto-firms-must-prepare-UK-regulation-change-FCA-consults?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesGuidance proposed by the UK’s financial watchdog will mean crypto businesses must ensure they are aware of their regulatory requirements ahead of changes to the law which will bring into regulation certain cryptoasset activities, according to experts. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:12:21 Z{35CF5460-3833-4268-B664-EAC8DE52689E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-opens-consultation-on-Islamic-finance-rules-changes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesProposed amendments to Islamic finance regulations in Dubai will provide welcome clarification for firms over when endorsement is required as Islamic finance activity in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) continues to grow, according to experts.Wed, 13 May 2026 10:17:29 Z{19FA392A-10FE-411C-BF11-9F640ED9CC7C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Middle-East-conflict-exposes-recurring-insurance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesMany businesses operate on the assumption that they are adequately insured, but recent geopolitical developments highlight that being insured does not always mean being protected. Tue, 12 May 2026 15:27:59 Z{0EC7A043-FC0B-468A-8CBF-76842D201F43}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/FCA-operational-resilience-necessitate-action?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has provided clear guidance to UK financial services firms on what it expects them to do to meet their obligations around operational resilience one year on from the end of a regulatory deadline for action in March last year.Tue, 12 May 2026 11:31:46 Z{44E54AC0-CE59-435F-9A77-9B6B3E63CDDD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/australia-expands-workplace-delegates-rights-fwc-decision?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesEmployers should familiarise themselves with new delegates’ rights terms included in modern awards that are applicable to their workforces. Tue, 12 May 2026 10:37:24 Z{5EB112BD-1526-47E3-A567-2F4C80B3E1C1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Construction-Industry-Scheme-guidance-clarification?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesUpdated guidance from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on how the UK’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) applies to lending arrangements needs “urgent” clarification, a real estate tax expert has said.Mon, 11 May 2026 07:44:52 Z{226C0E29-B70B-4410-9A42-07DF7F424B43}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-to-be-embedded-into-DIFC-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesOpportunities for businesses to use AI to innovate should stem from plans to embed AI into legislative and regulatory frameworks in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), experts have said.Fri, 08 May 2026 10:50:46 Z{9B44CD93-8436-4ABB-A2D5-A9235C329BFB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Rules-high-risk-AI-delayed-under-EU-omnibus-deal?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesEU rules regarding AI systems categorised as ‘high-risk’ will take effect from late 2027, not this summer as is scheduled, if a new deal struck by legislators is adopted in the coming weeks.Thu, 07 May 2026 14:43:48 Z{6D2FB266-9D02-4EED-B75C-F28A5A556461}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-claims-management-sector-significant-intervention?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened a formal review of the claims management market in a step that could lead to legislative reforms.Thu, 07 May 2026 13:42:22 Z{41AB15B0-809B-480A-876B-34F10F1CE6C1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Banks-insurers-face-renumeration-shake-up-new-CBUAE-regulations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew remuneration regulations for financial institutions in the UAE represent a “significant escalation” in governance expectations in the country, experts have highlighted.Thu, 07 May 2026 11:55:32 Z{28C1084B-4D90-4A2C-AC95-E7402980BA44}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-law-reform-project-consumer-class-actions-UK?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA new project will explore extending the opt-out regime in England and Wales beyond competition law, but experts warn that any more general consumer class actions regime must take a proportionate approach to risk.Thu, 07 May 2026 11:33:28 Z{EB0077A2-81A2-4601-814F-D596545E8A4A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-finance-strengthen-manager-accountability-FCA-misconduct?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesTrish Embley tells HRNews how FS firms are tightening manager response to misconduct ahead of the FCA’s 1 September 2026 deadline.Thu, 07 May 2026 10:13:26 Z{3E05DD6E-DE0F-4844-9827-2E78CC6828BD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Netherlands-moves-closer-to-delayed-NIS2-implementation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesLegislative approaches for implementing the much-delayed NIS2 provisions in the Netherlands will not require a separate cybersecurity authority, according to experts.Wed, 06 May 2026 13:28:19 Z{6BE1B8CF-CC53-4C30-B2FD-93A7D22CD0DB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/nsw-ruling-lawyers-freezing-orders-undertakings?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent decision in the NSW Supreme Court highlights that lawyers and other legal professionals may face financial consequences if they fail to clearly understand the original intention of undertakings and freezing orders, according to an expert at Pinsent Masons.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:20:36 Z{33493EA0-9FCD-4DA6-9EB8-E56B5A350EF7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Irish-firms-step-up-efforts-against-corrosive-financial-crime-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA leading figure in Irish banking regulation has urged companies in the country to step up their response to fighting “corrosive” financial crime – or risk damage to trust in the financial sector.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:29:41 Z{25D89A33-5A5E-484D-AF73-EB83DD747B61}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Silence-safe-harbour-limits-creditor-protection-Australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA ruling by the New South Wales Supreme Court has provided commercially grounded clarity on when creditor reassurance during a distressed restructuring may cross into misleading conduct. Tue, 05 May 2026 14:19:17 Z{A7B96F82-5F9A-4C8B-9077-0B00F98E5794}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-review-credit-advertising-APRs?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is examining whether the use of annual percentage rates (APR) may hinder customers from making informed decisions about consumer credit products, as part of a broader review of consumer credit advertising rules.Tue, 05 May 2026 13:55:59 Z{BDEF18AC-AC60-43A3-903B-F24B72C12796}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dutch-prospectus-requirements-updated?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew Dutch prospectus requirements will align the country’s capital markets with the EU prospectus regime and encourage investment, experts have said.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:05:51 Z{745E7983-7F7F-4539-A9EC-B788280DF5CA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Qatar-targeted-business-support?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA series of targeted relief measures are being rolled out in Qatar to support businesses amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:21:46 Z{6E655AA5-94D4-4DD7-BE05-50656D4FA9FA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBUAE-prohibition-instant-messenger-platforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFinancial institutions in the UAE face a race to meet new restrictions after being warned to stop using instant messaging platforms for delivering financial services to customers, experts have warned.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:56:58 Z{E40588E7-30C3-45DA-A070-6BE6BDFB94EA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Podcast-How-conflict-boosts-sovereign-cloud?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesHow conflict means governments want to keep their data out of other governments’ hands; plus: the UK’s tax evasion bounty-sharing plans.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:51:42 Z{6A115175-380A-4D2B-8035-85D0D0F9AFFA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBUAE-strengthens-AML-expectations-for-financial-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew guidance published by the UAE’s Central Bank (CBUAE) marks a shift to a more dynamic, risk led and outcomes focused supervisory framework, experts have said.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:44:22 Z{85B74A42-4DD9-4F13-A69C-2B0A90C5C4E7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/dubai-vara-derivatives-regime-virtual-asset-issuance-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesSweeping new rules by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in its updated exchange services rulebook, governing the trading of derivatives linked to virtual assets, marks a significant evolution of Dubai’s virtual asset regulatory regime following the successful rollout of a virtual asset derivatives pilot programme, according to experts.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:58:12 Z{1511DBD3-8E1C-470E-BF90-667A229B0238}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/SFO-AI-international-cooperation-priorities-2026-27?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesAn increased focus on using cutting-edge technology and building international partnerships will form the bedrock for the next year of the UK’s Serious Fraud Office’s operations, the organisation has announced.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:01:07 Z{5DF72317-769B-43F2-8675-F4B95FB523D3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-financial-firms-new-climate-risk-rules-loom?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesUK-based banks and insurers have just over a month to ensure they are ready for stringent new rules governing how they manage their climate risk policies, an expert has warned.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:38:41 Z{2E98F4B0-378E-42CB-B278-749493B6FBC4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-finance-firms-strengthen-training-ahead-of-FCAs-misconduct-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesTrish Embley tells HRNews how FS firms are strengthening training for real-world misconduct decisions ahead of 1 September 2026.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:42:52 Z{582177C9-5ECE-4C20-AB3A-1345CB1573B1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dubai-unifies-real-estate-residency-services-under-single-system?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA new system bringing Dubai’s real estate and residency services under a single digital platform is expected to streamline processes and improve outcomes for investors and property owners. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:22:53 Z{3C15E01C-EBFF-43D4-A3A0-451AB0D573BD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/uae-sovereign-financial-cloud-prompts-data-strategy-rethink?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe introduction of a regulator-supervised digital framework for the financial sector signals a shift towards embedding existing supervisory access and governance expectations directly into the digital infrastructure used by financial firms operating in the UAE, experts have said.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:38:02 Z{F8AE1113-21BB-40F4-B841-DEB5CD84BD8F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/France-new-confidentiality-framework-in-house-counsel?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFrance’s new confidentiality law introduces privilege for in-house counsel for the first time and may have significant implications for arbitration, amongst other practice areas.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:07:53 Z{9270FDC9-6366-4787-8CF5-3112F36F7A09}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Telemarketing-rules-set-for-UAE-financial-institutions?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew rules governing telemarketing by financial institutions have been introduced in the UAE, covering the use of new technologies such as robocalling and AI.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:20:54 Z{297F2E92-7F61-4752-8437-D0B8D9EB34DA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-right-to-work-duties-Home-Office-code?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Home Office is consulting on an update to its code of practice for UK employers on avoiding unlawful discrimination when carrying out right to work checks. These changes indicate future expansion in who must be checked and how.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:42:15 Z{1CC0783B-C464-421F-B21E-E956B3FF0E65}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-finance-firms-prepare-for-FCA-misconduct-reforms-ahead-of-September-2026?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesAnne Sammon tells HRNews how FS firms are applying the FCA’s misconduct framework in practice, with a focus on risk, oversight and training.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:57:09 Z{240A3874-8796-4E43-B08D-763340D825A6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBK-banks-operational-headroom-absorb-potential-shocks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew measures introduced by Kuwait’s Central Bank (CBK) signal the bank’s concerted efforts to respond proactively to the challenging geopolitical environment, experts have said. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:08:28 Z{8DDF48A5-5E77-4E7F-A0B3-5AA1C4249434}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-bank-growth-opportunities-linked-digital-transformation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesUAE banks must embrace digital transformation to maximise growth opportunities, experts have said in response to publication of the UAE Central Bank’s annual report for 2025.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:19:53 Z{224719FF-E011-4A34-B9C7-3F3DC1BD74BC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/DIFC-new-crypto-regulations-take-effect?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFollowing the announcement of its new rules governing crypto token regulation in the Dubai International Financial Centre, the Dubai Financial Services Authority has issued additional guidance on how they will impact companies operating in the DIFC.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:07:21 Z{132EF3BA-43B3-488B-9301-8EBCC991474B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBUAE-guidance-technology-firms-regulation-shift?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe UAE’s Central Bank (CBUAE) has issued new guidance for businesses and customers in the wake of changes to its financial regulation approach.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:54:05 Z{5EF09588-BC06-428F-9E0E-804AF394D7AC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/qatar-central-bank-financial-support-measures?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesQatar’s Central Bank (QCB) has introduced a series of precautionary support measures, aimed at maintaining financial stability, following recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:20:30 Z{01C43711-14CE-4175-9251-093C6C7F3310}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dubai-rent-fee-relief-hospitality-SMEs?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesRecent financial support packages and relief measures introduced by Dubai’s government will help maintain business continuity and momentum for the hospitality industry and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country, an expert has said. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:19:12 Z{56EF854D-5C37-4484-B0A3-10E81177E71C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ai-rapid-expansion-south-africa-workplaces?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesArtificial intelligence (AI) has moved rapidly from experimentation to everyday use in workplace decision-making. For organisations operating in South Africa, this shift presents both opportunities and new responsibilities.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:40:58 Z{48F88D9C-D379-4400-883C-EFEC925DA149}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-UAE-authorities-strengthen-auditing-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA new agreement between Dubai’s financial services regulator and the UAE’s economy ministry should create a stronger regulatory framework for auditing in the region, according to experts.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:01:36 Z{E1EE091C-71AF-441C-9CC1-C97ED004FD7B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-proposes-new-operational-resilience-regime-DIFC-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesProposals for a new operational resilience regime for financial services firms operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will increase board accountability and regulatory scrutiny, experts have said.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:34:02 Z{A5011A9F-BCBC-4A50-BBAF-9E96059C1887}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Businesses-take-action-uncertainties-global-trade-system?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe global trading system under the umbrella of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is failing businesses. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:57:50 Z{BE5F1A10-F071-4EF5-9F30-D476694AFF3F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CJEU-cross-border-insolvency-clawback-claims?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is likely to trigger more clawback claims by Germany insolvency administrators against international shareholders, an expert has said. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:50:13 Z{6C4A243B-D6B2-4FD3-B8F5-FDD3A49B274B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-Central-Bank-SME-customer-protection-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesUPDATED: New rules being introduced by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) are expected to strengthen consumer rights and protections for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country, an expert has said. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:54:43 Z{FC7FC00F-A6C8-4ECD-8167-BFDAAAE57F05}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Saudi-Central-Bank-fintechs-licensed-offer-open-banking-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe licensing of two fintech firms to provide open banking services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) marks “a significant regulatory inflection point” for the country’s fintech ecosystem, an expert has said.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:52:28 Z{D998A101-6681-4A2E-A949-F767852C2C85}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Bahrain-BNPL?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesBahrain’s Central Bank is preparing to tighten oversight of the rapidly expanding buy now, pay later sector, following the close of a consultation on proposals to bring the products formally within its consumer credit regimeWed, 08 Apr 2026 06:31:02 Z{122478A2-798F-4240-B44D-596F9D922B07}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-publishes-findings-of-consumer-understanding-review?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA review by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) into consumer understanding takes a “proportionate approach” to firms’ business, size and resources, an expert has said. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:49:10 Z{F5E2358A-3E48-4FFD-86EE-5EACF87E70F9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Saudi-firms-payment-system-framework-update?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesFintech firms, banks and payment providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) should reassess their governance, risk controls and disclosure practices following the introduction by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) of an updated regulatory framework, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:46:01 Z{3E5FB5B8-15AF-40AC-94F5-6E2833108343}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-financial-regulators-update-reporting-requirements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesBanks, insurers and investment firms, as well as providers of financial market infrastructure (FMI), have been given a year to adapt to new UK reporting requirements.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:29 Z{390B21C3-8215-43CD-997D-69E43579D8A4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-us-eu-uk-ai-training-policy-shifts-uk-financial-ombudsman-overhaul?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesUS, EU and UK diverge on AI training copyright debate, and UK overhauls finance consumer bodyTue, 31 Mar 2026 14:07:19 Z{717323D2-A6BE-4A9E-BEC9-EF9E5B0A19BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/australia-eu-free-trade-agreement-opportunities?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA “strategically important” free trade agreement (FTA) and strengthened security and defence partnership between the EU and Australia will create new opportunities for businesses and firms across multiple industries, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:33:23 Z{164F3405-9F8C-4505-8E44-BA33082F4EE7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/challenges-waiving-ground-annulment-in-French-courts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe scope of the waiver rule contained in article 1466 of the French Civil Procedure Code (CPC) continues to be tested in domestic courts.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:21:57 Z{4D043B2E-B32D-41D2-B466-9110715C1028}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/long-term-ill-or-injured-workers-FWC?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesTwo recent decisions from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) offer important and practical guidance for employers managing long-term ill and injured workers.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:07:02 Z{A58882E9-01AE-4455-A7F6-179429A96DF1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Australia-merger-regime-april?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesAustralia’s new mandatory merger control regime will enter its next major phase this week, on 1 April, introducing additional notification thresholds and voting power rules that expand the number of transactions requiring clearance.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:20:43 Z{1BD7D35D-1F4F-4381-9C03-4C99E8A591DB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/middle-east-impact-financial-services-industry?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe UAE’s financial sector is well positioned to withstand the economic and market impact of the Middle East conflict, experts have said, endorsing views expressed by industry figures in interviews with a newspaper.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:40:43 Z{96405BA8-4AC2-4916-A12C-D9256EF3BCE4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-AI-simplification-package-reaches-critical-milestone?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe European Parliament has endorsed the bloc’s negotiating position on the AI Omnibus, paving the way for trialogue negotiations and new rules starting on 2 August 2026. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:35:45 Z{F4048160-6D09-4156-B2C2-A1947C5ADFC3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/dubai-virtual-asset-travel-rule-transparency-push?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesNew guidance for virtual asset providers operating in Dubai gives the first clear picture of how oversight will work under stricter verification requirements known as the ‘Travel Rule’, according to an expert.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:34:30 Z{86050027-9F12-4ABB-8848-B074540D45F3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-civil-transaction-reform?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+Services The introduction of a new civil transaction law marks a ‘significant shift’ in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by, for the first time, setting out a framework governing precontractual negotiations and disclosure obligations.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:39:50 Z{A04DFE11-477B-4793-A1D3-081B6508F761}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Egypt-pro-arbitration-stance-reforms-gather-pace?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesEgypt’s ongoing arbitration reforms and the launch of Egypt Arbitration Days underscore the growing stature of the jurisdiction in the international arbitration community.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:24:08 Z{36BFE6A0-68AE-4F4D-BA5F-1FC135BDC1BF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/financial-consumer-protection-shifts-mass-claims-uk-ireland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesWith major reforms on the horizon, 2026 is set to be a defining year for consumer protection and mass claims across financial services in the UK and Ireland.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:29:26 Z{5858AE32-C5BA-4C8D-BA3D-54EA57B12C53}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Central-Bank-Ireland-2026-supervisory-priorities?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA need for better governance around data, cyber resilience and AI uptake, and weak controls in battling financial crime are among the risks the Irish financial sector faces in 2026, according to the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI).Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:18:56 Z{5A1C332C-6548-4C96-831F-9AA9BC756197}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Hong-Kong-fraud-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) court has rejected a fresh bid to reopen a high value shareholder dispute, finding a new arbitration based on allegations of fraud was an abuse of power that threatened the certainty that businesses rely on in cross-border deals.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:23:27 Z{59AE4832-97B3-48FD-863F-483A662F35CB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/pensions-ombudsman-rejects-ssas-claim-investment-loss?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent decision from the UK Pension Ombudsman has shown the challenges failing to provide clear instructions can have on small, self-administered pension schemes.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:56:18 Z{719AB9B7-7B7B-460C-B030-E9ECE9F81E91}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/risks-for-Australian-voluntary-administrators?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent Federal Court of Australia decision has highlighted the significant personal risks for voluntary administrators (VAs) who fail to act swiftly and transparently when a company seeks to terminate an administration as new funding becomes available.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:17:39 Z{CD5C7739-5333-4A67-A73F-B41E44743EA3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Australian-gender-targets?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesAustralian employers now face heightened expectations to deliver genuine, evidence-based gains in gender equality as they prepare to set mandatory targets under Workplace Gender Equality Agency Australia’s (WEGA) strengthened reporting framework.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:52:25 Z{ACAA0547-0B17-4074-8F5B-324D4F1249B5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/sanctions-risk-posed-re-routing-supply-chains?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesBusinesses exploring changes to their supply chains owing to the Middle East conflict have been advised to ensure they build sanctions-related checks into that process – notwithstanding pressures to adapt quickly to events.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:39:55 Z{09520321-2AB7-4F29-A1CF-92F715DABE2E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Indicators-point-to-UK-private-equity-deal-making-uptick?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThere are early indications that 2026 will be a strong year for UK private equity transactions after a stop-start previous 12 months.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:24:18 Z{026B77D8-8AAE-4C30-817E-59A2D2A605D4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Treasury-unveils-largest-financial-services-overhaul?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe UK government’s plans to reform the role of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will require careful implementation and pose potential transitional risks, an expert has warned. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:17:26 Z{59F58D70-8510-4BB8-8941-5400112FDADB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/International-arbitration-reshape-global-risk-landscape?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesOver the past 12 months, the global arbitration landscape has continued to evolve at pace, cementing arbitration’s role as the dispute resolution mechanism of choice for businesses operating across borders.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:01:18 Z{6863628B-908E-4679-8AE6-EE465098A49D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Revised-Saudi-labour-laws?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesRevised Saudi labour laws have significantly raised the compliance obligations for businesses by expanding reporting, documentation, and digital record‑keeping obligations.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:53:02 Z{862E5990-8E1E-4565-BE6B-E619204D8179}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/SIAC-compendium-of-challenge-decisions?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesExperts at Pinsent Masons say that the launch of the SIAC compendium of challenge decisions is a move that both strengthens transparency and improves predictability for SIAC users.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:36:24 Z{87B48B02-38FB-42E6-A2CC-624C4D0B83BF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/investment-disputes-regional-dynamics-Western-Africa-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesInvestment arbitration continues to sit at the heart of dispute resolution across Western and Francophone Africa, fuelled by increasing construction activity, regulatory volatility and financial pressures affecting major projects. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:59:57 Z{83B5867E-109B-47F0-82E4-16C7F7389BDF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/China-global-powerhouse-international-arbitration-hub?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesSignificant changes to mainland China’s arbitration landscape are expected following last year’s introduction of the revised Arbitration Law, effective from March 2026, after a multi-year consultation period.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:41:49 Z{74497787-9E8D-4151-AB0A-F2CC1FB78547}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/China-anti-foreign-sanctions-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesChina’s strengthened anti foreign sanctions regime is set for more assertive enforcement in 2026, heightening the need for foreign businesses to adopt agile, coordinated compliance strategies.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:44:34 Z{7178071B-C90A-4160-B5F2-FD97D4DFC2C5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Investing-in-Ireland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesIreland’s pro-business environment, coupled with clear regulatory frameworks and its commitment to innovation and infrastructure, make it the ideal location for companies seeking growth in a thriving EU market.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:45:41 Z{0D13E444-FBE0-4B48-B000-D8FEE7741840}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/SIAC-statistics-india-importance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesThe Singapore International Arbitration Centre’s (SIAC) latest statistics underscore Singapore’s continued growth as a disputes hub, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:38:45 Z{69E510E9-6B72-44FE-804B-81BF8D1B9861}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Ruling-clarifies-enforceability-Chinese-judgments-England-Wales?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Financial+ServicesA recent ruling by the High Court has clarified that Chinese creditors can enforce Chinese judgments in the English courts despite the absence of reciprocal enforcement treaties between China and the UK.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:17:56 Z