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Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadline Back in Effect; FinCEN Grants Deadline Extension

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

As previously reported, on December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) and its reporting obligations. On December 23, 2024, the U.S.

Corporate Transparency Act Update: Nationwide Injunction Stayed; Deadlines Extended

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

On December 23, 2024, in response to an emergency motion by the US Department of Justice, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit stayed the nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) (31 U.S.C.

Department of Commerce Adopts Final Rule Restricting Tech and Telecom Supply Chain Transactions With Foreign Adversaries

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), issued its much anticipated Final Rule under Executive Order 13873, Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain (EO 13873), on December 5, 2024.

CTA Filing Obligations Have Been Reinstated—January 1, 2025 Deadline Pushed to January 13 for Most

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

On December 3, 2024, a US District Court in Texas ruled the Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional and issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against its enforcement.

UK Financial Conduct Authority consults on a new product information framework for consumer composite investments

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published a consultation on a new product information framework for Consumer Composite Investments. The regime will apply in respect of a CCI which is or may be distributed to a retail investor in the U.K.

Unwrapping Maine's Gift to the Environment: A New Packaging Stewardship Program Set to Launch in 2026

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

Beginning in May of 2026, owners of brands selling packaged products and importers of foreign-produced packaged products sold in Maine will be required to adhere to Maine’s Stewardship Program for Packaging.

Fiscal Year 2024 in Review: Key Takeaways and Predictions from SEC Enforcement Actions Against US Public Companies

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

On November 22, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its enforcement results for fiscal year ("FY") 2024 (October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024).1 While the next administration's approach to enforcement may differ from the current administration, there are important

European Securities and Markets Authority consults on the internal control framework for certain market agencies

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation on draft guidelines on internal controls for benchmark administrators, credit rating agencies, and market transparency infrastructures (which include trade repositories, data reporting services providers, and securitizatio

Japan Offshore Wind Update – Round 3 Results

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

The Japanese government released the results of the "Round 3" offshore wind auctions. Two separate consortia were selected for two areas with total 1GW capacity.

UK Financial Conduct Authority publishes policy statement on further temporary changes to handling rules for motor finance complaints

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/12/24

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published a policy statement on further temporary changes to handling rules for motor finance complaints.

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