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FCA Publishes Final Guidance on Non-financial Misconduct Rule
In December 2025, the FCA issued policy statement PS25/23 which finalises its Handbook guidance ahead of a new rule on non-financial misconduct in…
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The Employment Rights Bill – Where Are We Now?
The Employment Rights Bill, which is set to bring sweeping changes to almost all aspects of employment law as part of the Government's agenda to…
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Eliminating Toxic Cultures at Sea: Practical Steps for Cruise Lines
This briefing explores the steps that cruise ship operators should be taking to prevent harassment onboard, protect the wellbeing of crew and meet…
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UK Non-Financial Misconduct Regulation: FCA Publishes New Rules and Consults on Additional Guidance
The FCA has published a combined policy statement and consultation paper (CP25/18) on 2 July 2025 outlining new rules and proposed guidance on non…
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Briefing
The Dynamic Landscape of Employment Law in the ADGM: The Impact of the Whistleblower Protection Regulations 2024
The Abu Dhabi Global Market has introduced significant new Whistleblower Protection Regulations, with key provisions which came into effect in July…
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The Dynamic Landscape of Employment Law in the ADGM: Key Changes to the ADGM Employment Regulations
The Abu Dhabi Global Market has implemented significant updates to its Employment Regulations, effective from 1 April 2025, necessitating a review…
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Update On Non-Financial Misconduct for the Insurance Industry
In October 2023, the FCA and PRA published a joint consultation on Diversity and Inclusion in the Financial Sector, which ran until December 2023.
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Briefing
Sexual Harassment: The New Mandatory Duty on UK Employers to Take Reasonable Steps to Prevent Sexual Harassment and Practical Tips for Compliance
There is a new mandatory duty under English law on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of their employees in the …
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Briefing
A new era for workers’ rights in the UK
The Labour Party has delivered on its manifesto pledge to put forward legislation introducing major employment law reforms within its first 100 days .
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Bulletin
Comprehensively Yachts, July 2024 Bulletin
As the northern hemisphere’s summer season begins and the rush of pre-season work slows down, we have found time to put pen to paper to bring you…
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Briefing
ICO Publishes Guidance on Monitoring Workers
On 3 October 2023, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published…
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Bulletin
Insurance Bulletin, October 2023
In this edition: Diversity and inclusion in the financial sector – regulators consult on important changes; PRA sets out its approach to mutual insurers; Professional Indemnity insurers liable for insured’s professional fee
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