UK New Legislation,The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Activities) (Supervision and Enforcement) Regulations 2025

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Activities) (Supervision and Enforcement) Regulations 2025 Introduction The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Designated Activities) (Supervision and Enforcement) Regulations 2025 (the “Regulations”) are a new set of regulations that will come into force on 14th January 2025. The Regulations will update the current regime for the … Read more

UK New Legislation,The Short Selling Regulations 2025

The Short Selling Regulations 2025 Introduction The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new regulations on short selling, which will come into force on 1 January 2025. The regulations are intended to address concerns about the potential risks and abuses associated with short selling, and to ensure that the UK market remains fair, orderly, and … Read more

UK National Cyber Security Centre,Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords

Passkeys: The Promise of a Simpler and Safer Alternative to Passwords Introduction Passwords have long been the primary method of authentication for online accounts, but they are notoriously insecure. They can be easily guessed, stolen, or phished, and they are often reused across multiple accounts, making it even easier for attackers to compromise multiple accounts … Read more

UK National Cyber Security Centre,Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting better

Passkeys: They’re Not Perfect, But They’re Getting Better The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published a new article on passkeys, discussing their advantages and disadvantages and providing guidance on how to use them securely. What are passkeys? Passkeys are a new type of authentication mechanism that is designed to be more secure than traditional … Read more

GOV UK,FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 14 January

FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 14 January The United Kingdom strongly condemns the ballistic missile launches conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 14 January 2023. These launches are a clear violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions and a threat to regional and international peace and security. We … Read more

Governo Italiano,Il Consiglio dei Ministri approva il primo disegno di legge sulle PMI

Italian Government Approves First Bill on SMEs Rome, January 14, 2025 – The Council of Ministers has approved the first bill aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Italy. The bill, titled “Delegation to the Government for the Adoption of Measures to Support SMEs,” introduces a series of measures designed to improve the … Read more