Compliance Compass: Weekly Regulatory Roundup (5 – 9 August 2024)

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Regulatory Update (5-9 August 2024)

The regulatory update covers key changes and trends in policies across G-20 nations from 5-9 August 2024. The update is divided into eight sections:

1. Anti-bribery and corruption: Italy published an information vademecum on direct assignments of works and supplies and services.
2. Anti-money laundering: Brazil published a public compliance communication on beneficial ownership requirements.
3. Competition: Canada invited comments on a preliminary enforcement approach, Mexico published guidelines on institutional archives and competition, and the UK launched a consultation on a merger decision.
4. Consumer protection: Japan invited comments on proposed amendments to the Cabinet Office Ordinance on food labelling, and the UK published advertising guidance on misleading environmental claims.
5. Cybersecurity: South Korea adopted the United Nations Cybercrime Convention.
6. Data protection: Turkey published an information note on personal data processing, and the USA published a fact sheet on health privacy.
7. Employment: Australia published resources on independent contractor disputes, Brazil published an ordinance on labor registration, and the European Union released a manual on managing chronic diseases.
8. Environment: Japan launched public consultations on the Ramsar Convention National Report, and the USA finalised updates to the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment Standard.
9. Financial services: Argentina approved new guidelines on fair pricing in takeover bids, while India proposed new regulatory principles for credit risk management.
10. Intellectual property: The UK updated the Registered Designs Examination Practice guide.

Additionally, the update offers access to legal resources, regulatory news, and in-depth insights in various formats.