Business Law and Corporate Law

The Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on Supporting the Conversion of Companies’ Foreign-Sourced Foreign Currency into Turkish Lira (No. 2023/5) (Communiqué No. 2026/11) (the "Amending Communiqué") was published in the Official Gazette dated 1 August 2026 and numbered 33327.

The Turkish Social Security Institution has issued a new circular (2026/20) introducing significant changes to health activation procedures for foreign nationals.

The UK government's National Security and Investment Act continues to evolve in its implementation and enforcement, raising important questions about regulatory scope, transaction timing, and compliance obligations.

Malta's capital markets are seeing increased share buy-back activity, but regulatory frameworks designed for large liquid exchanges create significant obstacles for small markets. Can local regulators establish accepted market practices that balance market integrity with the practical realities of supporting liquidity in a small jurisdiction?

Türk sermaye piyasalarında 2026 yılının ilk yarısında yaşanan düzenleyici dönüşümler, jeopolitik krizlere karşı alınan acil tedbirlerden kripto varlık platformlarının yetkilendirilmesine, yatırımcı sınıflandırmasından fiili dolaşımdaki pay hesaplama yöntemlerinin güncellenmesine kadar geniş bir yelpazede gerçekleşti. SPK'nın bu dönemde

This bulletin examines six key decisions and regulatory measures adopted by the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye during the first half of 2026, spanning emergency market interventions following geopolitical crises, electronic ledger system reforms, investor classification updates, crypto asset transition timelines, free float ratio calculations, and restrictions on banks' overseas trading activities. These measures collectively demonstrate how the regulator is leveraging the capital markets framework t

The Charity Commission's latest annual research reveals evolving patterns in public trust and trustee governance, highlighting both sustained confidence in charitable institutions and emerging challenges from societal polarization. While trust remains high at 57%, financial pressures and changing donor expectations are reshaping how the public engages with charities, with trustees facing knowledge gaps in key governance areas despite overall strong confidence levels.

The Charity Commission has revised its guidance on amending charity governing documents, introducing separate frameworks for different charity structures and expanding requirements around conflicts of interest, member consultation, and trustee benefits. These changes aim to clarify legal obligations and improve practical usability for charity administrators navigating constitutional amendments.

The Charity Commission has issued guidance urging charities to prepare for compliance with the new EHRC Code of Practice, which comes into force on 5 August 2026 and clarifies that 'sex' under the Equality Act means 'biological sex' following the Supreme Court's For Women Scotland decision. Trustees are responsible for ensuring compliance, and unreasonable delays may constitute a breach of their duties, with updated charity-specific guidance expected in Autumn 2026.

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The Central Bank of Ireland has published its final guidance on prohibition notices under the Fitness and Probity Regime, introducing significant clarifications on decision-making processes, publication procedures, and enforcement mechanisms. Following public consultation and stakeholder feedback, the updated framework addresses procedural fairness concerns while maintaining the regulator's protective powers over controlled functions in financial services firms.

Malta's capital markets are seeing increased share buy-back activity, but regulatory frameworks designed for large liquid exchanges create significant obstacles for small markets. Can local regulators establish accepted market practices that balance market integrity with the practical realities of supporting liquidity in a small jurisdiction?