https://www.osborneclarke.com/ en Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:01:44 +0100 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:20:11 +0100 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/micar-first-experiences-afm-licence-application-process <p>On 22 April 2024, the AFM opened its licence application desk for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). Several applicants have successfully completed the initial phase. &nbsp;In this insight, we share five key takeaways from the process so far.</p> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:20:11 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-consumer-law &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Consumer-insight.png?VersionId=qmP_j4J5w7snSQCVdZwWRNV4.7nJK.T.' /><br /><p><strong>CMA publishes issues statement in its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets | CMA consults on draft consumer law compliance advice for trader recommendation platforms | CMA publishes response to consultation on marketing green heating and insulation products</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-cyber-security &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Cyber-insight.png?VersionId=FnlLjM.ar2LPtsYfcy2M2AsKvsevqndc' /><br /><p><strong>King's Speech - new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill | King's Speech – new Digital Information and Smart Data Bill | NCSC advisory about techniques used by China state-sponsored threat actors</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-data-law &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/21/01/14/H_2011101743FWI_Regulatory-Outlook-2021_JAN-21_ICONS_Data-Protection-and-Cyber-Security_landscape.png?VersionId=Wj2aD6J5Qf8zDcF3jHOizT4UUEBXJa2i' /><br /><p><strong>UK King's Speech 2024: new Digital Information and Smart Data Bill | ICO publishes annual report 2023/24 | TechUK and others call on the new government to modernise UK's data protection framework</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-employment-contingent-workforce-immigration &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_employment-insight.png?VersionId=76MtoigJIE644Jl5Ak.aNbzqvQQkss8E' /><br />]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-Advertising-Marketing &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_advertising-insight.png?VersionId=NEK40w45N6Qgv79gUNjq3LsqQ00SCdeu' /><br /><p><strong>European Commission to assess impact of DMA and DSA on online advertising sector | EHRC updates guidance on discriminatory advert guidance | IAB UK says government must take collaborative approach to digital advertising regulation and work with industry</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-environment &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_environment-insight.png?VersionId=TzJFTyAnyWIkC6y.DOHXFZBaAs9JEvIN' /><br /><p><strong>The King's Speech: Environment and Sustainability aspects | Court confirms nutrient neutrality and Habitats Regulations assessment requirements apply to discharge of planning conditions | Nature-related litigation: emerging trends</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-Artificial-intelligence &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/11/27/Q_2206301558REG_Regulatory-Outlook-AI-Icon_1000x1000px_Sep-2023_FINAL.png?VersionId=WIprViz2kgVC5dau_VpZ.Vk4Sa87jHXL' /><br /><p><strong>No AI bill in King's Speech | Regulatory Innovation Office | EU AI Act published in Official Journal of the EU</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/regulatory-outlook-July-2024-environmental-social-governance &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/27/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_ESG-insight.png?VersionId=.LrvoX4b3RW_knS.C1Y.vBsioh3qlA.E' /><br /><p><strong>First reporting obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive | Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive published in Official Journal | EU Deforestation Regulation – preparing for December 2024</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-bribery-fraud-anti-money-laundering &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_bribery-insight.png?VersionId=yl2.HX.MnFncqxMM0MxIYFmrdflfXKT1' /><br /><p><strong>FCA speech on tackling financial crime | Financial Action Task Force</strong></p>]]&gt; 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Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/regulatory-outlook-July-2024-products &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Products-insight.png?VersionId=.Y9jnCGyYGzehes8sm0E3Ar8KTi8Ad77' /><br /><p><strong>Kings Speech 2024 | Zero-waste economy set to be one of Defra's priorities | CMA issues statement on market investigation into veterinary services for household pets</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-food-law &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Food-insight.png?VersionId=mYETPCHf3VMdxEtRjdrM.1oafrCMYmiJ' /><br /><p><strong>King's Speech 2024 outlines HFSS restrictions | UK to approve lab-grown meat for pet food | Defra's new secretary of state sets out five key priorities&nbsp;</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-modern-slavery &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Modern-slavery-insight.png?VersionId=6hEw412_C8wmrEvFk1ehNG4n_GHWQg9L' /><br /><p><strong>Summer call to action | Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive published in Official Journal</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-regulated-procurement &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/10/09/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_regulatedprocurement-insight.png?VersionId=8XBi7BLG.6kF2DM_ZOIgnJ0agC7cIhBx' /><br /><p>New procurement regime comes into force in October | Further guidance on the Procurement Act published</p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/regulatory-outlook-July-2024-telecoms &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/21/01/14/H_2011101743FWI_Regulatory-Outlook-2021_JAN-21_ICONS_Telecoms_landscape.png?VersionId=hFEgHoo0n6l6oyj.nSdp1eH7lUdO4x54' /><br /><p><strong>Telecoms Security Act preparation | Changes to mid-contract price rises | Ofcom proposes measures on global titles</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-sanctions-export-control &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Sanctions-insight.png?VersionId=wM5gbLqNHk5BfTbhMtDgkv77cFF2CDhY' /><br /><p><strong>How the UK sanctions regime against Russia has developed | Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation | Updated guidance on director disqualification sanctions</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-Competition &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Competition-insight.png?VersionId=qJ0qjq9GD.VNIhv8kSOsF8rNMqNvT7N_' /><br />]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/spanish-government-proposes-new-digital-safeguard-measures-minors &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_009.jpg?VersionId=Yhi8dZnY5poTB74geUgCBtPQkU3BLa4l' /><br /><p><strong>A draft bill promotes minors' positive use of digital environments in areas such as education or social interaction</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:26:15 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/effective-date-accounting-purposes-corporate-restructuring-operations-spain &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_007.jpg?VersionId=JitxlEuEDLOx1dIqtPae9pi.IKQ5vsuk' /><br /><p><strong>It is essential to establish first if participating companies are under a control relationship and of the same corporate group</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:59:02 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/corporate-transparency-reforms-spell-major-change-uk-pension-trustee-companies &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_022.jpg?VersionId=txqsSQcC_sRPe3rt52na9FkaLtw2_mvy' /><br /><p><strong>New rules have already started to apply with ID verification and other changes on the way</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:27:09 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/production-photovoltaic-energy-agriculture-decree &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/21/09/10/energy3.jpg?VersionId=CLP3x46KCnR1kKZaEzwtxTy_797I2SrT' /><br /><h5>Tax news</h5>]]&gt; Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:08:56 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/supreme-court-rules-deductibility-expenses-statute-barred-tax-years-spain &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_022.jpg?VersionId=txqsSQcC_sRPe3rt52na9FkaLtw2_mvy' /><br /><p><strong>Companies can now review and detect expenses not recorded at the time and charge these as a tax-deductible expense&nbsp;</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:33:05 +0100 All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/energy-transition-kings-speech-outlines-governments-clean-energy-policies &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/05/21/esg_iStock-1442960535-EDITED2.png?VersionId=6vq9b0sXmcjzpFPoywULzfm8ATQz.2VN' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:53:25 +0100 All Insights