Regulation

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Your business benefits from embracing whistleblowers

Jan Stappers looks at how robust compliance programmes can improve both a company's reputation and its bottom line

Corporate Governance Code: a missed opportunity?

The FRC's proposals for overhauling the UK Corporate Governance Code are a backwards step from what was first envisaged, says Paul Brehony

Two solicitors join Insolvency Rules Committee

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Robert Paterson and Alexander Wood as solicitor members of the Insolvency Rules Committee

National Audit Office to scrutinise FCA

The UK's independent public spending watchdog is to look into how effectively the Financial Conduct Authority is carrying out its role

FCA investigates Crispin Odey

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is looking into whether hedge fund manager Crispin Odey is a 'fit and proper person' to work in financial services

Increase in ‘hybrid’ scams

Fraudsters are often based overseas compounding the difficulty of redress via criminal means or otherwise

AI in Latin America: Searching for a balance regulatory strategy

Sebastian Ferreyra Romea and Ariel Garay analyze Latin America's regulatory responses to AI

Key Updates to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct

On 8 June 2023, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) agreed key revisions to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (the “Guidelines”) which will have an important impact on corporate sustainability, particularly in relation to businesses' human rights and environmental responsibilitiesThe update has been written by Francois Holmey and Amber Courtier who are members of Carter-Ruck's International team.