https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/rss-feeds/serviceFeed for NRF knowledge and news related to a particular serviceen{A9B99E66-05CC-4D4F-850A-00C555DBC71F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/a6cfa71f/bnpl-compliance-countdownPublicationOn 8 May 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released Regulatory Guide 281 (RG 281), providing comprehensive guidance for providers of low-cost credit (LCC) contracts, including most Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:19:05 Z{CEE2C99A-4050-4F01-B98C-86C38E33BAC9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/ca01cac9/the-basel-framework-and-regulatory-status-of-goldPublicationGold is a commodity like no other. With its monetary function, gold is commonly used as an alternative to foreign exchange (FX) and performs the role of a “safe harbour” asset for professional and retail investors to hedge against uncertainty and volatility in the markets.Fri, 30 May 2025 10:29:23 Z{5755DE3E-19D4-4B62-8901-D44F071F6FCF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/5e421fcf/global-perspectives-on-the-rise-of-stablecoins-e-money-and-cbdcsWebinar and EventsOur lawyers from around the globe delve into the dynamic world of digital money and payments. As we witness a burst of creative innovation in this field, new vistas are opening up for a future digital monetary system that continuously adapts to serve the public interest.Thu, 29 May 2025 15:53:00 Z{FD2C92F8-04DB-4BE4-A7E4-BBD34F8B9E6D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/f8b44e6d/crypto-disputes-webinarWebinar and EventsAs the world of cryptocurrency continues to evolve, understanding the legal landscape is more crucial than ever. Gain a deeper understanding of how different jurisdictions are addressing the complexities of crypto disputes. Our lawyers provide valuable insights into significant cases and emerging themes and issues from Singapore, the UK, and the US.Thu, 29 May 2025 15:51:00 Z{BCA9ED92-BD7E-48B7-91CE-4D5BFED91EF2}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/b2e7eef2/regulatory-landscape-for-digital-assetsWebinar and EventsThis webinar provides a comprehensive update on the current state of digital asset regulation across the key jurisdictions around the world and covers recent regulatory developments, key trends, and the implications for businesses operating in the digital asset space.Thu, 29 May 2025 15:49:00 Z{246D445D-4584-4D28-96BD-21A480CCE7C8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/2d48d7c8/03-pension-schemes-bill-to-include-db-surplus-release-provisionsPublicationThe DWP has confirmed that the forthcoming Pension Schemes Bill will include changes to DB surplus rules to provide more flexibility for surplus release. Wed, 28 May 2025 10:47:21 Z{BBFCF5BD-3926-4AE9-81F6-0502461C3B39}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/bd696b39/02-pensions-dashboards-pdp-publishes-may-2025-progress-update-reportPublication On May 15, 2025, the Pensions Dashboards Programme published its latest progress update report. Wed, 28 May 2025 10:47:21 Z{1A557FA5-B2F0-4A59-AFBF-887BA22E7406}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/1509f406/01-pensions-regulator-launches-innovation-support-servicePublicationOn May 19, 2025, the Regulator launched a new support service which it says will “unlock” pensions industry innovation with the aim of boosting saver outcomes. Wed, 28 May 2025 10:47:21 Z{72EEC3C8-31C7-44AC-A87F-909244EE05AE}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/787cf5ae/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-ecobank-on-issuance-of-us125-million-notesPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright has once again advised Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (Ecobank) on its successful tap issuance of US$125 million 10.125% Notes, due 15 October 2029.Wed, 28 May 2025 06:22:23 Z{68FCABE7-63EA-4DAD-82A3-C8F375F7BADB}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/67ad3adb/blockchain-law-virtual-causation-for-virtual-assetsPublicationWhen a virtual asset transaction is claimed to cause injuries to a plaintiff, what kind of causation must be shown between the injury and persons having some relationship to the transaction in order for the plaintiff to get relief from them?Tue, 27 May 2025 19:51:00 Z{6D132B06-6EAE-4C78-967C-FD98D5056265}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/66e8c265/norton-rose-fulbright-recognized-with-two-deal-of-the-year-awards-by-latin-lawyerPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright has been honored with two 2025 Deal of the Year awards by Latin Lawyer.Tue, 27 May 2025 15:31:00 Z{E0BA26AE-42CC-47EA-9EAC-D89445847AF0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/eecacaf0/mansion-house-blog-4PublicationIn this our latest blog on Mansion House reforms, we turn from DC to DB, and more specifically to those record surpluses that many schemes are now enjoying.Thu, 22 May 2025 10:06:08 Z{31EE7C36-378E-433C-BD69-09D4FE660B35}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/36ec9b35/pensions-regulator-publishes-its-first-annual-funding-statement-under-the-new-funding-codePublicationThe Regulator’s annual funding statement for private sector DB schemes was published on April 29, 2025. It is the first such statement since the new DB funding regime came into force from September 22, 2024, onwards. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:40:30 Z{E98A4946-B3CB-46A8-B5C0-DC49F2C66C3A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/e6b80c3a/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-unigestion-sa-on-launch-of-third-emerging-manager-choice-fundPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright is advising Unigestion in relation to its fund Emerging Manager Choice III (EMC III), which has just held a successful first closing at EUR 275 million, more than two-thirds of the Fund’s EUR 400 million target size.Wed, 21 May 2025 10:27:05 Z{138B68B9-56D4-431E-AE68-DD44791B8296}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/194e8296/01-legislation-on-default-consolidation-of-small-dcPublicationThe DWP has confirmed that primary legislation enabling the introduction of a default consolidator model for small DC pension pots (up to £1,000) will be included in the forthcoming Pension Schemes Bill expected before Parliament’s summer recess. Tue, 20 May 2025 07:36:28 Z{4950F8F1-AFB6-42E9-BA98-C4F12BB717BF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/416987bf/08-mansion-house-accord-launched-by-pension-providers-to-boost-uk-investment-by-2030PublicationOn May 13, 2025, some 17 of the UK’s largest pension providers signed a voluntary Mansion House Accord, expressing intent to invest 10 per cent of their DC default funds (£50bn) in private equity by 2030.Tue, 20 May 2025 07:36:28 Z{F101AAB1-ACE7-4757-B87C-3ADFF9C019CC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/f177c9cc/07-pasa-publishes-dashboard-connection-toolkit-for-schemes-with-split-administrationPublicationThe Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has published a toolkit to help those schemes with more than one administrator connect to pensions dashboards. Tue, 20 May 2025 07:36:28 Z{84E8E61C-141B-492D-BF4E-5CF43C956430}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/8cbde430/06-pensions-regulator-updates-guidance-on-third-party-applicationsPublicationThe Pensions Regulator has updated its guidance on how third parties may submit applications asking it to exercise certain of its regulatory powers. Tue, 20 May 2025 07:36:28 Z{C3F0E7EE-0ED7-47F4-98F7-59E9F88B076A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/ce74776a/05-regulator-blogs-on-friction-points-in-superfundPublicationThe Regulator has published a blog reflecting on its experience of clearing transfers of DB pension schemes to DB superfunds. To date, only the Clara DB superfund has met the Regulator's assessment process and three transfers to that superfund have been cleared. Tue, 20 May 2025 07:36:28 Z{49090816-119A-4DC8-AB5F-5159EA1C5455}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/46a8f455/04-regulator-publishes-market-oversight-report-for-trustees-on-market-volatilityPublicationThe Regulator has published a report entitled Market oversight: Market volatility and what trustees should do, which setting out its insight into DB and DC schemes' response to the current market environment and highlighting risks of which trustees should be aware.Tue, 20 May 2025 07:36:28 Z{469A86C9-EDBC-4777-AC86-74C428EE9610}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/49c76610/03-government-confirms-legislation-to-extend-cdc-to-be-laid-in-autumnPublicationOn April 29, 2025, Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell confirmed that new regulations will be laid in the autumn to allow for multi-employer collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes to be established. The related press release can be read here.Tue, 20 May 2025 07:36:28 Z{B660B1F0-4D0C-461A-B038-056F00D72CC9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/b0ca8cc9/02-pensions-regulator-publishes-its-first-annual-funding-statement-under-the-new-funding-codePublicationThe Regulator's annual DB funding statement for 2025 was published on April 29, 2025. This statement and the accompanying analysis paper are particularly relevant to schemes with valuation dates between September 22, 2024, and September 21, 2025, now known as Tranche 24/25 or T24/25 to reflect the calendar year (previously known as Tranche 20 or T20).Tue, 20 May 2025 07:36:28 Z{8DA48696-E20B-4453-805B-9B40824763BE}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/86b3b3be/mansion-house-iiPublicationOut with the Compact and in with the Accord, signed on 13 May. The Government is pressing forward with its agenda for growth.Mon, 19 May 2025 13:38:47 Z{D281006A-4AED-4D9E-A4BA-9285C605B8E0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/dadea8e0/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-uks-national-wealth-fund-on-600-million-facility-for-scottishpowerPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised the UK’s National Wealth Fund (NWF) on a £600 million facility for ScottishPower to help upgrade Britain’s national power grid.Thu, 15 May 2025 10:05:36 Z{F52A278D-BB6F-4283-96A5-E8D3544107B1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/fdf357b1/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-lenders-on-financing-of-bdx-expansion-in-hong-kongPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised SMBC, UOB, and Clifford Capital as lenders on the project financing for the development of BDx Data Centers’ (BDx) first dedicated hyperscale data centre in Hong Kong.Wed, 14 May 2025 06:10:19 Z{97DB1923-A773-418E-9297-ABB1E6F8D7C1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/933e77c1/inside-investigations-legal-ethical-and-practical-dimensionsWebinar and EventsYou are invited to an exclusive webinar focused on internal investigations and compliance in 2025.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:34:00 Z{21E94278-9CD7-4954-A1F7-3E67EA4A2978}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/28747978/licensed-functions-and-authorised-individuals-the-dfsas-consultation-paper-165PublicationOn 6 March 2025, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) published Consultation Paper No. 165 (CP165) outlining proposed changes to its Authorised Individual and Licensed Functions regimes.Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:59:24 Z{E1EFF808-4EBC-49F7-AECD-3368B78825E2}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/e8c7d5e2/norton-rose-fulbright-awarded-four-deals-of-the-year-by-project-finance-internationalPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised on four winning deals across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East at this year’s Project Finance International Awards (PFI).Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:50:18 Z{234DB6D5-DD4D-408E-A6EB-0350630E92A1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/25deb2a1/navigating-the-evolving-climate-related-disclosure-requirements-for-insurersPublicationClimate-related disclosure regimes around the world are undergoing significant transformation as a direct result of the growing urgency to address climate change and the associated risks. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:59:00 Z{4C8D9DEB-FD51-48A6-8DE2-D42B82B56ADA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/4b162ada/06-hmrcs-pension-schemes-newsletter-no-166PublicationOne of the items in the latest Pension Schemes Newsletter confirms improvements to the system for tax coding in paying private pensions with effect from April 2025. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:47:06 Z{C960FBF5-5A4C-4151-93D8-C708EF5094AB}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/c5c184ab/norton-rose-fulbright-bolsters-its-real-estate-team-with-data-centre-partnerPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced that Kirsty Harrower has joined as a partner in its real estate team in London.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:00 Z{6D4D1141-1D37-4C87-8BBA-693D1A1052E3}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/6177a2e3/financial-conduct-authority-consults-on-advice-guidance-boundary-reviewPublicationThe Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation on how it can take forward a new type of targeted support for consumers with their pensions. The consultation runs until February 13, 2025.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:09:00 Z{8046495C-147B-4367-BFA5-020B3C6F6BC3}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/8cb75bc3/03-fca-publishes-advice-guidance-boundary-reviewPublicationThe Financial Conduct Authority has set out the next steps in its work on closing the advice gap.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:23:06 Z{08DECE6A-A828-4090-9DEE-6265C7D667A4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/0a80e7a4/mansion-house-speech-announces-pensions-megafundsPublicationOn November 14, 2024, the Chancellor announced the Government’s intention to boost investment by driving the development of pension “megafunds”. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:49:00 Z{5BACA838-379C-4988-A6E8-89C477C18BA6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/58c88ba6/pensions-minister-set-out-governments-objectives-to-boost-uk-investment-and-improve-saver-returnsPublicationIn a keynote speech at a recent pensions conference, Emma Reynolds set out two key objectives: to improve the level of pension fund investment in the UK economy and to improve savers’ returns.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:34:00 Z{9A82D47C-D150-4560-A9C4-E88E0498E7EE}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/9c0047ee/failure-to-prevent-fraudPublicationThe new UK failure to prevent fraud offence is a game-changing offence. It makes it much easier to prosecute UK and non-UK companies for fraud, and will have a similar impact to the UK Bribery Act (which has resulted in multiple large deferred prosecution agreements under the ”failure to prevent bribery” offence). Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:35:44 Z{E01124FF-5560-4068-A380-52A9873B1C52}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/ef080c52/01-plsa-publishes-guidance-helping-employers-and-trustees-of-defined-contribution-pension-schemesPublicationThe Government’s announcement in July that it might introduce a new duty on pension scheme trustees to offer services and products to members on retirement as part of the new Pension Schemes Bill, brought concern to employees and trustees of defined contribution schemes.Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:06:06 Z{73488CF4-1698-4A0F-8C93-53D3898A2740}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/748f3740/03-pensions-regulator-to-focus-on-transparency-in-dc-investment-governancePublicationOn September 11, 2024, the published the transcript of a speech given by its chief executive, Nausicaa Delfas, at the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) UK Pensions Summit. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:45:29 Z{FF023F54-377A-4D93-A7D1-C8ADAC04FD91}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/f4a31d91/projects-team-represents-exus-north-america-holdings-in-us230m-new-mexico-solar-portfolioPress ReleaseProjects team advised International Finance Corporation (IFC) in connection with its R$500m loan to Randoncorp, a Brazilian company involved in the mobility sector.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:32:00 Z{5E100602-81C7-453C-A096-4A2684C97D0F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/527c6d0f/london-team-advises-qatalyst-partners-and-wells-fargo-on-viavi-1bn-offer-for-spirentPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright is advising Qatalyst Partners LP (Qatalyst Partners) and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (Wells Fargo) as financial advisers to Viavi Solutions, Inc (Viavi) on its £1 billion recommended cash offer for Spirent Communications plc (Spirent).Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:15:50 Z{572C84C1-5A06-427A-BA33-E46809DA624F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/516a324f/chicago-and-new-york-lawyers-represent-yuga-labs-in-agreement-to-acquire-roar-studiosPress ReleaseChicago and New York lawyers represented web3 leader Yuga Labs in its agreement to acquire Roar Studios, a company at the convergence of gaming, social media and the metaverse with deep technology and AI roots.Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:58:00 Z{2979BCBF-47E0-4FB2-A3D1-6287348F58CA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/2f0218ca/2023-chambers-usa-guide-recognizes-40-practice-areas-and-97-lawyersPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright earned leading law firm distinction in 40 practice areas in the 2023 rankings by Chambers USA. The respected legal guide also recognized 97 of its US lawyers in a host of practice areas.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:05:50 Z{FB7E6B92-138F-4577-8C74-1D334241C338}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/f2f74338/london-office-advises-vodafone-on-sale-of-its-70-shareholding-in-vodafone-ghanaPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Vodafone on the sale of its 70% shareholding in Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Vodafone Ghana) to Telecel Group.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:27:00 Z{F7C0CFD3-2D12-4B2B-9C57-927B10B5B86E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/f32b786e/marketsPublicationOur global financial services and regulation practice is structured around its core regulatory strengths – governance, conduct and markets.Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:31:00 Z{24F25CFE-6B87-45ED-85ED-7D8EF1A3540C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/2e7dd40c/preventing-another-winter-weather-crisis-ferc-and-nerc-issue-final-report-on-winter-storm-uriPublicationThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released a joint report on the energy system impacts of Winter Storm Uri.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:58:00 Z{1112A623-07D7-4B1C-81BE-269077EA63C4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/137ce3c4/sec-and-cftc-considerationsPublicationMany companies whose business strategies require offsets of carbon emissions, as well as internal carbon footprint reductions, are now reallocating funds and developing infrastructure to support trading carbon credit contracts in order to achieve on-paper net-zero emissions.Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:56:04 Z{26AA9410-00F8-4470-8B10-D382C5E68A34}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-brexit/blog/2021/02/episode-4-of-the-regulation-tomorrow-podcast-out-nowEmbedded Blog ArticleThe Regulation Tomorrow Podcast is back with Episode 4. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:43:00 Z{8DFCF5B0-B7EE-46B4-A4BE-03110E94EAA0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/80e4eaa0/financial-crimePublicationOur global financial services and regulation practice is structured around its core regulatory strengths – governance, conduct and markets, which includes financial crime.Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:32:37 Z{DBCF441C-A17F-4A39-8AA6-086BF048E764}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/dcf96764/us-foreign-policy-and-the-political-impact-on-supply-chain-disruptionWebinar and EventsJoin a panel discussion focusing on US-China relations in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:53:00 Z{F582AAFF-CE8D-4CFB-880B-18E49560025E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/ffdbb25e/norton-rose-fulbright-recognized-in-2019-legal-500-us-guidePress ReleaseLegal 500 named Norton Rose Fulbright as a leading law firm in 32 national practice areas, including four top-tier firm rankings in the US, and named nine US lawyers as leading national lawyers, eight as “next generation lawyers” or “rising stars” and recommended another 105 lawyers.Fri, 31 May 2019 19:18:00 Z