Operational Challenges in the Light of the Regional Tightening of Market Conduct Standards and Incident Management in the Financial Sector.
Financial regulation across Latin America has been experiencing an accelerated transformation, directed towards enhancing institutional responsiveness to emerging risks characteristic of the digital ecosystem.
ENFORCEMENT DILEMMA AND LACK OF POLICY: BLOCKCHAIN ARBITRATION, AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE
Authored by Athira T S, Associate Partner Co-authored by Pragya Mehta, 3rd year – BA LLB(Hons), Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai INTRODUCTION Despite the growing body of the academic discourse engaging with blockchain arbitration, the same remains largely theoretical, leaving several critical gaps between conceptual promise and practical implementation unaddressed. With a userbase of about …
Commercial contracts and the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) – changes to the contractual practices of businesses
National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) The National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) is a centralised system designed for issuing, sending, receiving and storing invoices. Beginning from 1 February 2026, it will gradually become mandatory for all businesses in Poland.
Thailand’s Top-up Tax: Potential Policy Directions and Regulatory Changes from the BOI and the Revenue Department
On January 1, 2025, Thailand’s Revenue Department began enforcing the Emergency Decree on Top-up Tax B.E. 2567 (2024), marking a significant step for Thailand toward implementing the OECD’s Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules under Pillar Two. This issuance aims to reduce tax competitions among countries by ensuring that in-scope multinational enterprise (MNE) groups are subject …
Navigating Japan’s Semiconductor M&A Landscape: Recent Trends and Practical Insights for Foreign Investors
Introduction Semiconductors are a critical foundation of the modern economy, evolving from conventional electronic components into indispensable technologies supporting AI, robotics, smartphones, cloud computing, and advanced manufacturing. The global semiconductor market reached USD 630.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed USD 1 trillion by 2030.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Releases Draft “Economic Security Management Guidelines”
Introduction In recent years, the international environment surrounding companies has rapidly shifted from an era in which free cross-border economic activity was taken for granted to one in which companies must design their business operations taking into account geo-economic risks. For Japanese companies that may be affected by such changes in the environment, it has …
Debt collection from Romania. What to expect and why managing the claim entirely in Romania makes a difference?
Across Europe, creditors increasingly face a recurring situation: individuals who temporarily live or work abroad sign contracts for services such as medical treatment or consumer credit, yet have no real intention of paying. In practice, many of these debtors return to their home country while leaving their financial obligations unresolved, which creates genuine obstacles for …
THE SECURITIES MARKETS CODE: FROM FRAGMENTATION TO FRAMEWORK
1) INTRODUCTION India’s securities markets have undergone a fundamental transformation over the past three decades. What once was a market dominated by physical securities and limited participation has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem encompassing diverse intermediaries, advanced clearing and settlement institutions, technology-driven platforms, and cross-sector financial products. Yet this remarkable institutional growth has not been …
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Essential Update for Online Retailers: Navigating the E-Commerce Regulations 2026.
PREAMBLE: If you are operating an online business, ensure your enterprise is protected and compliant. According to the latest mandate from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), registering for an E-Commerce License (E-Trust) is a mandatory requirement for all operators. This measure is designed to enhance consumer confidence and ensure your business operates in …
Civil Penalties and Right to Work Audits: What UK Employers Need to Get Right
Home Office enforcement activity has reached its highest level on record. Home Office data published in January 2026 shows a marked increase in illegal working investigations, civil penalty notices and follow-up compliance action across all sectors, not just those traditionally viewed as high risk.