Knowledge and newshttps://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/rss-feeds/knowledge-and-newsFeed for NRF knowledge and newsen-NL{E95D4672-C134-4F59-BF09-2B04C361EAB7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/news/e2499ab7/norton-rose-fulbright-energy-infrastructure-and-resources-practice-recognized-at-ijglobal-awardsPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright’s energy, infrastructure and resources practice recognized at IJGlobal Awards 2023Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named on numerous winning deals at the IJGlobal Awards 2023.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:28:06 Z{E7F9B898-0041-417B-A417-31CED2EF3B3F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/knowledge/publications/e81b7b3f/data-centre-finance-and-investment-insightsPublicationData Centre Finance and Investment InsightsAt the recent Kickstart Europe Congress, influential leaders and experts converged to discuss the ever-evolving digital infrastructure landscape.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:11:43 Z{5C1F9733-D2A1-422C-BD2A-34FA093C48FD}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/knowledge/publications/531ca8fd/gaming-and-law-what-businesses-need-to-knowPublicationGaming and law: What businesses need to know Gaming raises a multitude of legal issues for businesses. In this series of publications, Gaming and law: What businesses need to know, we cover a number of the most topical issues.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:35:08 Z{4F5BB8D9-7976-413A-9CA1-3D9BEBE579FC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/knowledge/webinars-and-events/496a19fc/financial-services-regulation-esg-series-part-2-esg-financial-services-trends-in-the-usWebinar and EventsESG financial services trends in the USIn this three-part webinar series, our team of experienced NRF lawyers and consultants, along with industry experts and regulators, will explore the latest developments and trends within ESG regulation. This series will take a cross jurisdictional perspective, covering ESG regulation and trends from across the globe.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:20:38 Z{B6ADC71C-C5B3-4858-9D39-9034ED2840AE}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/knowledge/publications/bc3890ae/uk-energy-act-2023-electricity-storagePublicationEnergy Act 2023: Electricity StorageIn the fourth in our series of briefings following the passing of the Energy Act 2023 (the Act) on 26 October 2023, our energy experts at Norton Rose Fulbright look at the implications of the Act on regulation of the electricity storage sector. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:11:00 Z{94AD9C9C-D1BA-487A-9837-8BE08EA02BD4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/knowledge/publications/9caa7bd4/fiduciary-duties-a-case-study-on-the-exchange-censure-against-ex-directors-of-global-uinPublicationFiduciary Duties: A Case Study on the Exchange’s Censure Against Ex-directors of Global Uin Intelligence The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Exchange) issued a public censure and Director Unsuitability Statement on 5 March against two former directors of Global Uin Intelligence Holdings Limited (Global Uin) for violating their fiduciary duties by misappropriating Global Uin’s IPO proceeds.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:04:38 Z{E00B59A4-4AE3-4A86-9112-63C7B2CF0DFA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/knowledge/publications/e4362dfa/international-womens-dayPublicationInternational Women’s Day 2024International Women’s Day is a day to reflect on the progress we’ve made toward a more equitable future for women globally. 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(ISDA) conducted a survey of market participants on the current forms and use of sustainability-linked derivatives (SLDs) by them (the ISDA SLD Survey). Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:10:00 Z{36457578-8E43-4DEB-A8B5-0284B0F62890}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/knowledge/publications/383b5890/the-workplace-of-the-futurePublicationThe workplace of the futureRemote working has become the new normal for many firms around the world. Productivity, work/life balance and revenue growth are all under debate when it comes to remote working models.Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:09:00 Z{941D6934-06A4-41D7-B24C-BB6E4CCE294C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/knowledge/publications/9447c94c/essential-corporate-news-week-ending-8-december-2023PublicationEssential Corporate News – Week ending 8 December 2023On 7 December 2023, the Financial Reporting Council’s Lab (FRC Lab) published a report on structured digital reporting, setting out some areas of focus for companies and suggestions to optimise reporting to meet the needs of investors and other users. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:45:00 Z{F7D5F440-EC62-4A24-B9A4-80B5469E551D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/knowledge/publications/f024451d/autumn-statement-2023PublicationAutumn Statement 2023: back to work with 110 measuresThe Chancellor used the Autumn Statement 2023 to set out 110 measures with the stated aim of boosting the economy. 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With the Call for Evidence there is a survey link that can be used to submit responses. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:31:08 Z{1FE3C700-3409-47E3-9671-4721DA36F649}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-nl/knowledge/publications/10931649/essential-corporate-news-week-ending-10-november-2023PublicationEssential Corporate News: week ending 10 November 2023On 7 November 2023, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published a policy update on its recent consultation with stakeholders on certain revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code (Code). The policy update was published in light of the fact that the Government’s previously announced plan for primary legislation to modernise the regulation of audit, corporate reporting and governance has not been included in the King’s Speech 2023. 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