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Reading Version Of The Newly Published Minimum Requirements For Risk Management Of Investment Firms (WpI-MarRisk)
Germany's financial regulator Bafin has published new risk management requirements specifically designed for small and medium-sized investment firms, marking a significant shift from the previous practice of applying credit institution rules. The WpI-MaRisk framework, effective January 2027, provides tailored supervisory expectations that better align with the unique characteristics and business models of investment firms. Investment firms now face the critical task of conducting gap analyses and restructur
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The European Commission’s First Use Of EU AI Act Investigatory Powers
The European Commission's AI Office has issued its first formal Requests for Information to providers of general-purpose AI models, marking a pivotal moment in EU AI Act enforcement. These RFIs target both safety and security practices as well as transparency and copyright compliance, signaling the beginning of active regulatory oversight that will extend beyond GPAI providers to organizations developing AI systems.
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Preparing For The Overhaul Of The German Licensing Regime For Credit Intermediaries
Germany is implementing a stricter licensing regime for consumer credit brokers starting November 2026, requiring proof of expertise and prohibiting sales-based compensation. The new rules expand requirements for intermediaries while exempting small and medium-sized enterprises that finance their own sales, fundamentally reshaping how credit brokerage operates in the German market.
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP
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Los Textos Publicados En Redes Sociales Pueden Ser Obras Protegidas Por Propiedad Intelectual
El Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea ha establecido criterios fundamentales para determinar cuándo un texto publicado en redes sociales puede considerarse una obra protegida por derechos de propiedad intelectual. La sentencia analiza los requisitos de originalidad y creatividad necesarios, así como las excepciones aplicables cuando los medios de comunicación reproducen contenidos sobre temas de actualidad.
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Non-resident property owners in Cyprus can complete sales remotely through proper legal representation, but success depends on coordinating title verification, mortgage releases, tax clearances, and completion documents before contractual commitments are made. What specific steps must sellers living abroad take to ensure their Cyprus property transaction proceeds smoothly without requiring their physical presence at every stage?
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