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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Hong Kong media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate...

Former Chinese Justice Minister Sentenced to Life for $20 Million Bribery Scheme

Court finds Tang Yijun abused high office...

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

To what extent can an artificial system...

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ESG

European Union: European Commission consultation on the future of the SFDR

In brief This alert discusses the Commission’s most recent consultation on the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which: Provides the market with a roadmap as...
Human Rights

Canada: Enforcement update on Canada’s Import Prohibition on forced and child labor

In brief The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has recently provided public comments to industry professionals concerning its enforcement plans related to the importation of...
Human Rights

Latin America: Pay equity trends

Inclusion and diversity are key factors today. As gender, racial, and ethnicity pay gaps have been slow to narrow, governments in Latin America have...
ESG

Singapore: MAS consults on guidelines on transition planning for a net-zero economy

On 18 October 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a set of consultation papers proposing guidelines on transition planning by banks, insurers and...
ESG

China, Biggest AC Producer, Snubs Global Pledge at COP28

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — More than 60 countries signed onto a pledge to sharply reduce cooling-related carbon emissions at COP28 this week. China —...
Big 4 Corner

How sustainable practices can drive inclusive growth in modern business

To navigate this shift successfully, enterprises must strategically invest, prepare for a novel employment ecosystem, and actively contribute to capacity building and enhanced collaboration...
Recent Regulations & News

United States: A deep dive into fiscal year-end SEC and CFTC enforcement strategies

In brief The last thirty days in September, the end of the US federal government’s fiscal year, is generally an important time to analyze enforcement...
ESG

Global: Plastics regulation and what it means for the consumer goods and retail industry

Countries are approaching plastics regulation in different ways. Measures that have been proposed and adopted vary and include imposing plastic taxes, bans on single-use...
Big 4 Corner

ESG Excellence: Unlocking Potential Through GCCs

Looking ahead, GCCs are envisioned to support organizational goals through foundational ESG reporting, creating ESG data hubs, establishing or amending process workflows for data...
Big 4 Corner

How can workers find their place in the green economy?

To better understand the leadership role government can play, EY collaborated with a team of academic economists and public policy experts at Politecnico di...
ESG

United Kingdom: Pay Transparency Directive – lifting the veil

In an article for PLC Magazine, Monica Kurnatowska and Rob Marsh outline employers’ obligations under the new EU Pay Transparency Directive.  It considers key...
ESG

Japan: First exchange-based carbon market launched on 11 October 2023

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) launched Japan’s first exchange-based carbon credit market (“Market“) on 11 October 2023. Registered participants in the Market now have...
ESG

Germany: Development of a hydrogen core grid and update of the National Hydrogen Strategy

Germany is taking further steps with regard to developing a national hydrogen infrastructure. On 19 June 2023, the Federal Government published respective draft legislation1...
ESG

United Kingdom: Lending markets eye stability amid challenging headwinds

Demanding macroeconomic and geopolitical factors have led borrowers in the leveraged finance market to pursue alternative arrangements, but our lawyers suggest there are signs...

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