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.
Long-Term Workforce Planning: How UK Settlement and Citizenship Shape Retention
Workforce planning for overseas talent often stops at visa expiry dates. Sponsorship end dates, extension windows and right to work checks dominate the conversation. What is far less visible, but often more decisive, is what happens next.
Private credit growth in the Gulf, legal protections lenders now expect
Private credit has moved from a niche option to a regular part of Gulf financing over recent years.
Update from Thailand DIP: Reclassification of Goods under the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification (Effective 2026)
The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Thailand has announced the reclassification of certain goods under the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, (NCL 13), which will take effect in 2026. This update aligns Thailand’s trademark classification system with the latest international standards and may affect both pending and future trademark applications. Key changes …
“Mercy, Mercy Me” – Sudan 2026 Background to Sudan, the Current Civil War and the Human Price
Sudan’s civil war feels like a tragic echo of the questions posed more than fifty years ago in “What’s Going On”, my favourite concept album of all time—a work that remains painfully relevant in moments like this. Just as Marvin Gaye framed war, injustice, and social breakdown through a lens of sorrow and moral urgency, …
A DRAFT LAW IMPLEMENTING THE EQUAL PAY AND PAY TRANSPARENCY DIRECTIVE IN POLAND
On 16 December 2025, the Polish Government Legislation Centre published a draft law on strengthening the enforcement of the right to equal pay for men and women for equal work or work of equal value.
Non-Compete Clauses Under the Scanner: Legal, Corporate, and Regulatory Dimensions
Introduction The recent strategic investment by Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in Shriram Finance has ignited a debate on the legality and appropriateness of non-compete fees paid to promoters in India. While such clauses are standard in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the unique structure of this deal-where promoters retain management control, raises critical questions …
Decision 701 of 2025: Key Insurance Requirements Every Mediation Centre Must Know
In furtherance of enhancing the regulatory framework governing mediation services in the United Arab Emirates, the Minister of Justice issued Decision No. 701 of 2025 on the Regulations for Submitting a Professional Liability Insurance Policy by Private Mediation Centres and Branches of Foreign Mediation Centres “Decision”.