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The Advisers’ Sustainability Group Publishes Report “Sustainability In Practice: Guidance For Advisers And Trainers”
The Advisers' Sustainability Group has released comprehensive guidance aimed at helping financial advisers navigate the evolving sustainable finance landscape and build their capabilities in advising on products with sustainability claims. This practical resource comes amid significant regulatory developments, including the FCA's introduction of Sustainability Disclosure Requirements in 2024, marking a pivotal moment for the advice sector's approach to sustainable investment.
United Kingdom Finance
BS
Burges Salmon
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BlueCrest In The Supreme Court: Applying Condition B Of The Salaried Members Rules In Practice
The Supreme Court has clarified how to determine whether LLP members have "significant influence" for tax purposes, establishing that qualifying influence must derive from legally enforceable rights traceable to the LLP agreement rather than informal power or strong performance. This landmark ruling provides a structured framework for assessing member status prospectively...
United Kingdom Tax
KM
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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UK Pensions: What’s New This Week? September 14, 2026
The Pensions Regulator has published its finalised enforcement approach with high-level principles for proportionate, risk-based regulation, while PASA releases operational readiness guidance for schemes preparing for guided retirement requirements expected from summer 2029. A&O Shearman's upcoming Pensions Academy Online sessions will feature a legal update and an exploration of AI's impact on UK pension schemes with TPR's Cliodhna Judge.
United Kingdom Employment
AO
A&O Shearman
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Modern Slavery Reporting: Are You Ready For Tougher Rules?
The UK government's Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026 proposes sweeping changes to corporate modern slavery reporting, introducing mandatory content requirements, financial penalties up to £1 million or 1% of turnover, and enhanced board-level accountability. Organizations that have taken a minimal compliance approach to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 face significant reputational and regulatory...
United Kingdom Commercial
Shoosmiths LLP
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The Return Of Venture Discipline
The UK venture capital market has rebounded from its 2022-2024 downturn, with funding activity recovering and larger rounds returning, particularly for AI and DeepTech businesses. However, despite improved market conditions, investors maintain strict deal terms focused on founder alignment, governance protections, and exit control. Analysis of proprietary deal data reveals how capital concentration, leaver provisions, liquidation preferences...
United Kingdom Finance
Shoosmiths LLP
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The IFR Licensing Regime: What Clubs And Stakeholders Need To Know
The Football Governance Act 2025 introduces a comprehensive licensing regime requiring all clubs in England's top five divisions to obtain operating licences from the Independent Football Regulator starting in the 2027/28 season. This regulatory framework establishes mandatory requirements for financial planning, corporate governance, fan engagement, and business strategy, fundamentally transforming how football clubs demonstrate their financial soundness and operational sustainability. Clubs must navigate
United Kingdom Strategy
LS
Lewis Silkin
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When Should A STEM Business Consider Using A Subsidiary?
STEM businesses expanding beyond their original scope face critical decisions about corporate structure. Should new technologies, regulated activities, or higher-risk projects operate within the existing company or through a separate subsidiary? This analysis examines the strategic considerations, commercial benefits, and practical implications of establishing subsidiary structures for growing science and technology enterprises.
United Kingdom Commercial
BT
Brechin Tindal Oatts
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Annual Accounts: Dos And Don’ts For Directors When Approving And Filing
Directors face serious legal consequences when they fail to properly prepare, approve and file company accounts. This guide examines the critical procedural requirements under the Companies Act 2006, from maintaining robust financial records to securing proper board approval, while highlighting common pitfalls that can lead to criminal liability and director disqualification.
United Kingdom Commercial
PS
Paris Smith
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