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Blue Bonds: Making a splash in the Capital Markets
In 2018, the Republic of Seychelles launched the first-ever “blue bond”, with the support of the World Bank Group and the Global Environment Facility.
Compliance Quarterly Türkiye
Healthcare
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Global | Publication | August 2024
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Digital Health 2024
The rapid convergence of digital technologies with healthcare over the past five years (even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic) has transformed how healthcare is delivered to the masses. The promise of digital technologies continues to transform the healthcare delivery model from a traditional model based on a “one-size-fits-all” practice of medicine that was characterized by a provider-centric approach with information silos, to a new model that is focused on patient-centric treatment personalization with high data accessibility and utilization.
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Türkiye
The Turkish Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Authority has published Guideline on Good Distribution Practice Audits
On February 27, 2024, Turkish Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Authority has revised the Guideline on Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Audits, mandating that pharmaceutical businesses with permits undergo inspections to ensure compliance with GDP standards. Identified deficiencies must be remedied within a specified period, with evidence submitted to Authority. Moreover, routine controls by Provincial/District Health Directorates will document deficiencies, requiring businesses to address them within 15 days and submit proof of compliance to Authority.
Regulation on the Importation of Medical Diagnostic Kits is repealed
The Regulation on the Importation of Medical Diagnostic Kits was repealed according to an announcement by the Turkish Ministry of Trade. This regulation, which previously governed the importation procedures and standards for medical diagnostic kits, was officially repealed on May 15, 2024, signifying a change in the regulatory approach to these medical devices.
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Marine Money Week New York 2025
We are delighted to be participating in Marine Money Week New York 2025. As one of the landmark events for the global shipping finance community, and with the global shipping and maritime industry at such a pivotal juncture, we look forward to catching up with clients and contacts to continue discussions around navigating the current challenges and opportunities.
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The parallel imposition requirement in exclusive distribution systems: key takeaways from the CJEU’s ruling in Beevers Kaas
On 8 May 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the CJEU) delivered its ruling in case C-581/23 (the Ruling), providing guidance on one of the conditions for an exclusive distribution agreement to benefit from the block exemption under Article 4(b)(i) of the 2010 Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (the VBER)1, notably the so-called ‘parallel imposition requirement’.
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