1+ week, 4+ day ago  (186+ words) The latest Arbitration Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC") will enter into force on 1 June 2026 (the "2026 Rules") and will apply to arbitrations commenced after that date. The updates are aimed at enhancing efficiency, clarity and usability, while ensuring…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (453+ words) Reforms to the UK's law on corporate criminal liability which will come into effect on 29 June 2026 will increase the risk of prosecution for businesses with complex global supply chains. Multinational organisations will be potentially criminally liable for the actions of…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (180+ words) Japan has entered the legislative phase of its proposed "Japan-style CFIUS" reforms. "The Cabinet has submitted a bill to amend the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) to strengthen the national security screening of inbound investments. The proposed amendments…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (310+ words) The People's Bank of China ("PBOC") released (i) the Regulations on Data Security in PBOC Business Areas (the "PBOC Measures"), which will be effective from 30 June 2025 and (ii) the Measures on Cybersecurity Incident Report in PBOC Business Areas (the "PBOC Incident Reporting…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (294+ words) In April 2024, all three securities exchanges in China issued their respective guidelines on corporate sustainability reporting (each a CSR Guideline), which took effect from 1 May 2024. The CSR Guidelines require (a) each constituent of SSE 180 Index, STAR 50 Index, Shenzhen 100 Index, or Chi…...