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Lexology PRO | Brazil, Central & South America, European Union, etc. | 27 Jul 2022
Anti-corruption and AML: key compliance updates (7 – 27 Jul)
A data leak could link Uber to corrupt lobbying, a US crypto platform manager is charged with insider trading, and UK financial regulators propose enhanced enforcement powers – plus other key updates.
Bowmans | South Africa | 1 Jun 2022
Mutual separation agreements should not be dressed up as dismissals
Employers frequently have reason to conclude mutual separation agreements with employees to bring about the termination of their employment. The benefits of such agreements for employers can include avoiding the need for protracted dismissal processes and, where ex gratia amounts are paid to an employee in full and final settlement of any claims, ensuring finality and avoiding costly......
Lexology PRO | USA | 6 Apr 2022
US fines former KPMG audit head over inspection cheating scandal
The US audit watchdog has slapped a former KPMG partner with a $100,000 penalty, the largest amount it has ever imposed on an individual in a settled case.
Keystone Law | European Union, United Kingdom | 14 Mar 2022
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: How to level up trade with the EU?
According to recent research carried out by the British Chamber of Commerce (“BCC”), the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (“TCA”) does not work…
Brodies LLP | United Kingdom | 9 Mar 2022
High Court orders a director and his accomplice to account to company for secret profits
The liquidator of Hotel Portfolio II UK Limited (HPII) sued Mr Ruhan, its former director and Mr Stevens in connection with the sale and subsequent…
Morton Fraser | United Kingdom | 16 Feb 2022
Don’t let the labour crisis become a financial one too
The current labour crisis has now come to the fore as an issue across numerous sectors, and the CBI has predicted the labour shortages will last for…
Lexology PRO | Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, etc. | 7 Jan 2022
Top 2022 compliance priorities: ESG
Mandatory ESG reporting, climate-related litigation, and corporate governance are some of the key issues that companies should be focusing on in the coming year.
Lexology PRO | Australia, Canada, European Union, etc. | 9 Sep 2021
How to assess materiality for ESG disclosures
Top tips for companies on defining what to disclose to investors, amid expanding concepts of materiality and accountability.
Kingsley Napley | United Kingdom | 28 Jul 2021
What does good audit practice look like? A thematic analysis of the FRC’s annual audit quality inspection results 2020/21
Just a couple of weeks after the BEIS’ White Paper consultation on audit and corporate governance reform closed for responses, the Financial…
Lexology PRO | European Union, Global, United Kingdom | 13 Jul 2021
60-second read: What ESG info to disclose in an annual report
ESG disclosures should be focussed on material impact, and tailored to the decision-making needs of investors, according to Justine Sacarello, financial services regulatory lawyer for KPMG Law.
