African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement
The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) came into force on 30 May 2019. In April 2019, Gambia ratified the agreement, bringing the...
UAE Regulates Internet of Things
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has published a new policy regulating services and devices associated with the Internet of Things (IoT Policy). The...
Taking Center Stage: The Rise and Rise of M&A Compliance Due Diligence
Baker McKenzie has released its latest report, Taking Center Stage: The Rise and Rise of M&A Compliance Due Diligence. Based on a survey of...
South Africa: Amendments to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act Become Effective
The Financial Intelligence Centre Act of 2001 ("FICA") was amended by the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act of 2017 (the "Amendment"), which provided for...
Belgian Cayman Tax: Publication of an Extended Blacklist of Entities Established Outside the EEA
Last Thursday, a Royal Decree extending the list of non-EEA entities targeted by the Belgian Cayman tax was published in the Belgian Gazette. The...
Webinar Invitation: The Rising Importance of Trade Secrets in the Digital Age
Financial institutions are leading the way in adopting new technologies such as machine learning, AI and “big data.” These and other technologies now play...
May 2019 International Trade Compliance Update
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The May 2019 edition of Baker McKenzie's International Trade Compliance Update features the following updates:WTO: Australia ratifies Government Procurement Agreement; 6 regional trade...
South Africa: Everyone’s cup of COFI? A Discussion on the Conduct of Financial...
A brief outline of the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill, its effect on the financial industry and implications for consumers.It is fair to say...
Seven Things to Consider When Transacting in Africa
Ahead of the Baker McKenzie African Transactional Summit taking place in Johannesburg in May 2019, Baker McKenzie lawyers based in Africa, alongside the Firm’s global...
Global Legal Guide for Luxury & Fashion Companies
Despite geopolitical shifts, uncertainty and various factors that seem to affect numerous sectors, the global luxury and fashion industry has tripled in the last...