Compliance News
New Swiss data protection law entered into force
The Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) and the associated ordinances have been completely revised and entered into force […]
Interpretative aid for sanction measures in connection with the situation in Ukraine
On 1 September 2023, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) published the document “Interpretative Guidance […]
Initiation of consultation on strengthening the Swiss anti-money laundering framework
At its meeting on 30 August 2023, the Swiss Federal Council initiated the consultation procedure for a new law intended […]
SEC Charges 3M with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Violations Relating to China Subsidiary
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced on 25 August 2023 that 3M Company agreed to pay more than $6.5 million […]
New SEC rules on cybersecurity risk management
The US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published new rules regarding cybersecurity risk for public companies and other market participants according […]
MRA between Switzerland and the USA on the manufacturing practice for medicinal products enters into force
The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between Switzerland and the United States in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for medicinal products signed […]
European Union on anti-corruption programmes: Everyone singing from the same songbook?
Lawmakers in the EU are seeking to strengthen and harmonize anti-corruption efforts in member nations. Authors Simon Airey, Fabio Cozzi […]
IFRS takes over responsibilities of TCFD
The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will take over responsibility for monitoring progress of companies’ climate-related disclosures […]
Euronext launches new indices investing in companies with approved science-based climate targets
European market infrastructure provider Euronext announced in its press release of 11 July 2023 the launch of two new indices investing […]