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Financial Services

Spain extends guarantee lines to counter economic impact of the war in Ukraine

The €5 bn facility is divided into €3.5 bn for SMEs and the self-employed and €1.5 bn for larger companies

Energy and Utilities

Spanish lawmakers close 2022 with activity in the environmental and energy sector

The last quarter of 2022 has been a period with many new developments in the electricity sector, particularly in the

Corporate

Draft of the Securities Markets and Investment Services Law

Last 12 of September the new Draft of the Securities Markets and Investment Services Law was published (the "Draft") which
IT and data

Children's toy advertising code in Spain gets gender equality update

The government and the advertising and toy industries have amended Spain's 2015 code to address gender stereotyping in toy advertising.
Future of living

Should electric vehicle battery manufacturers prepare for a regulatory revolution?

The EU's Battery Regulation is on the home straight – its adoption by the European Parliament and the Council and
Tax

New year brings excise duty on non-reusable plastic packaging to Spain

It is the first time that the Spanish Tax Authorities pay attention to the introduction and manufacture of single-use plastics
Financial Services

EU financial services firms face tougher cybersecurity rules in two years

The European authorities have adopted rules on digital operational resilience to tackle risks and harmonise requirements
Retail and Consumer

UK develops thinking on consumer credit law reform but manages expectations

Despite a strong case for reform, the complexities of a 50-year-old regime mean that change will take several years
Financial Services

FTX – another warning shot for crypto audits?

The recent collapse of crypto-exchange FTX highlights the risks associated with auditing crypto-currency businesses
Commercial

Marketinglaw update | December 2022

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw.
Employment and pensions

UK Pensions Regulator consults on new defined benefit funding code

The draft code, fast-track parameters and proposed regulatory approach have been released for industry feedback
The Built Environment

Overzicht van milieuverplichtingen bij vastgoedtransacties in Vlaanderen

Sinds 23 november 2022 is een asbestattest verplicht bij de verkoop van woningen en gebouwen gebouwd voor 2001. Tegen 2032