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Regulatory and compliance

What the Whistleblowing Directive means for reporting channels in corporate groups

The directive's adoption raises questions about implementing whistleblower channels in entities of a group of companies
Regulatory and compliance

Europe steps up 'greenwashing' vigilance with new directive proposal

What does a Green Claims Directive mean for business and what is the regulatory 'state of play' in Europe and
Financial Services

Financial Conduct Authority lays down clear priorities for UK payments sector

UK financial services regulator warns of 'unacceptable risk' that some payments firms pose to customers and the financial system's stability
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break | Observation of tribunal hearings, augmented and virtual reality at work and our latest GDPR for HR newsletter

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting employers
Dispute resolution

Spain's Supreme Court gives clarity on reduced award amounts in rulings and paying interest

A lack of arithmetic coincidence between an amount requested and awarded doesn't prevent the payment of interest
Retail and Consumer

Polish consumer watchdog targets e-commerce in the entertainment industry 

Companies must pay attention to whether they communicate online with the consumer in a comprehensive manner
Financial Services

New rules on advertisements for virtual currencies in Belgium 

Reforms coming into force in May will provide a new legal framework for cryptocurrency ads to protect Belgian consumers
Retail and Consumer

Consumer credit reform in the UK: where now?

A consultation response is likely later in 2023 but reform could transform consumer and small business finance markets
Retail and Consumer

Italy implements the 'Omnibus' Directive 

New information requirements, unfair commercial practices and sanctions are among the provisions that apply from April
Tech, Media and Comms

The impact of ESG factors on the future of the UK Electronic Communications Code

Environmental, social and governance issues are having a broad impact on the telecoms sector
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Energy announcements in the Budget

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
Energy and Utilities

Smart Power | Electricity Generator Levy, site safety and repowering

Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector