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Best Execution Requirements Under MIFID II
The European Commission has adopted new regulatory technical standards that fundamentally reshape how investment firms must demonstrate best execution quality, moving from a disclosure-based framework to an evidence-based model requiring continuous monitoring against objective market data. With application beginning in February 2028, firms face an 18-month window to overhaul execution policies, establish formal monitoring processes, and potentially upgrade their technology infrastructure. The new rules mand
Norway Finance
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Schjodt
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New EU Anti-corruption Directive: What Private Companies Need To Know
The EU's new Anti-Corruption Directive establishes comprehensive criminal law standards across member states, introducing turnover-based corporate fines up to 5% of global revenue, expanded liability for supervisory failures, and formal recognition of compliance programmes as mitigating factors. While Norway is not required to implement the Directive, Norwegian companies with EU operations face direct exposure as member states begin transposition by June 2028, requiring immediate attention to compliance fra
European Union Commercial
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Wikborg Rein
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EU Updates Annex I To The Dual-use Regulation – Wider Scope Of Export-controlled Technology
The European Commission has expanded the scope of dual-use items subject to export control through an updated regulation that aligns with 2025 multilateral export control regime decisions. The changes introduce controls on advanced technologies including semiconductor manufacturing equipment, computing integrated circuits, and additive manufacturing equipment for energetic materials. Norwegian businesses should prepare for corresponding amendments to their export control regulations, as Norway implements th
European Union Government
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Wikborg Rein
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Commission Assesses Code Of Practice On Transparency Of AI-generated Content
The European Commission has issued its Opinion on a new Code of Practice addressing transparency requirements for AI-generated content under Article 50 of the AI Act. This assessment examines how businesses can demonstrate compliance with disclosure obligations for deepfakes and AI-generated text on matters of public interest, while clarifying that adherence does not constitute conclusive proof of regulatory compliance.
Norway Technology
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Schjodt
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Proposed Law Prohibiting Trade With Israeli Settlements In Palestine
Norway has proposed a groundbreaking law that would prohibit trade with Israeli settlements in Palestine, potentially criminalizing imports, exports, real estate transactions, and related services. The legislation follows similar measures adopted or under consideration across multiple EU countries, creating a complex compliance landscape for businesses with Israeli commercial relationships.
Global International
WR
Wikborg Rein
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Nye rettigheter for SAP-kunder: Dette betyr EU-kommisjonens vedtak for norske virksomheter
EU-kommisjonen har godkjent bindende forpliktelser fra SAP som gir norske virksomheter større fleksibilitet ved bruk av lokalt installert ERP-programvare. Forpliktelsene omfatter rett til å velge vedlikeholdsleverandør, si opp ubrukte lisenser under spesifikke forhold, og reduserte kostnader ved leverandørbytte. Hva betyr disse endringene for din virksomhet, og hvordan kan du dra nytte av de nye rettighetene?
Norway Anti-trust
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Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS