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New Pilot Scheme for widening participation in arbitrations in Hong Kong Client briefing regarding the Pilot Scheme on Facilitation for Persons Participating in Arbitral Proceedings in Hong Kong (launched on 29 June 2020). The Hong Kong government has launched a pilot scheme aimed at allowing eligible non-Hong Kong residents ... Brexit: Will there be a deal? The Brexit talks are ongoing – until a deal is in clear sight, businesses must remain mindful of the WTO alternative. This briefing, prepared by Tolek Petch, lawyer in our trade unit, contains a reminder of the key aspects of the WTO regime. On 31 ... The Future Relationship between the UK and EU The Brexit talks will result in London this week, with parties seemingly some way apart on a number of issues. This briefing, prepared by Tolek Petch, lawyer in our trade unit, surveys the state of play as at 3 July. As the UK emerges from its COVID 19 l... Tax and the City Review for July 2020 Mike Lane and Zoe Andrews review the decision to delay the reporting deadlines under DAC6; claims for carry back loss relief on the basis of anticipated losses; the US stance on Pillar One; and the replacement of NAFTA by USMCA in US treaties.  The ... Dutch Competition Authority leading the way on sustainability agreements ACM starts consultation on guidelines for assessing compatibility of sustainability agreements with antitrust law. blockquote { font-style: normal!important; border: none!important; } .quote--purple { background: #4e264f; } .quote { pos... DB Superfunds – “Unique opportunities and risks to members benefits” – The Pensions Regulator (“TPR”) publishes details of interim regime The Pensions Regulator has recently published details of the interim regime for DB superfunds. In this update we consider the detail of the interim regime and some of the key considerations for sponsors and trustees. Overview As can be seen from the abo... Hong Kong: Fintech laws and regulations 2020 An overview of the Hong Kong Fintech landscape and key legal and regulatory issues. Hong Kong, an international financial centre and gateway to Mainland China, has also established itself as a leading Fintech hub. Our Hong Kong chapter of the Internation... Hong Kong: Directors – personal liability for companies in financial difficulties This bulletin concentrates on the ways in which directors may find themselves personally liable for the debts of a company in financial difficulties. Summary As soon as directors become aware the company is in financial difficulties they should see... The slow but inevitable shift from the EU financial services rulebook Selmin Hakki discusses the limited visibility on the UK’s intentions for the post-Brexit regulatory framework for financial services Transforming Interest Rate Benchmarks - Negative interest rates in a post-LIBOR world In this briefing, we consider the implications of falling and potentially negative central bank rates for interest payment obligations that reference either LIBOR or the risk-free rates designed to replace it. In an attempt to limit the economic fallout ...