Global Compliance News, published by Baker McKenzie, covers legal developments and regulatory updates related to corporate compliance, anti-corruption, trade controls, environmental law, and sustainability. The blog addresses issues such as compliance program evaluations, anti-bribery and anti-fraud measures, customs and trade enforcement, advertising regulations against greenwashing, environmental crime precedents, and international trade agreements. It provides insights into risk management, enforcement trends, and legal frameworks affecting multinational corporations and their compliance obligations across various jurisdictions.
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On 28 January 2026, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) issued Version 3 of its product defect reporting and recall procedures for therapeutic products (TPs) and cell, tissue and gene therapy products (CTGTPs). The HSA, through the updated guidance,…
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On 13 February 2026, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) published the findings of its public consultation on the proposed exemption from manufacturer’s licensing and product registration requirements for artificial intelligence software as a medical device (AI-SaMD) developed by…
Government advances sector‑based AI regulation as public consultation nears
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South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy has formally entered the Cabinet approval process, signalling a decisive shift from high‑level principles to concrete regulatory development. The Policy is expected to…
The Council of Ministers has approved the Draft Organic Law on Public Integrity, a wide‑ranging legislative initiative designed to prevent corruption—understood in a broad and comprehensive sense—and to strengthen the mechanisms for its detection, investigation, and sanctioning across both the…
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On 27 January 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched the Mills Review to examine the long-term impact of AI on financial services. Led by Sheldon Mills, this initiative invites industry feedback to help shape how AI might…
Treasury consults on reforms to strengthen MIS governance and oversight.
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The Australian Treasury (“Treasury“) is consulting on proposals to enhance the governance of registered managed investment schemes (MIS). Submissions close on 27 February 2026. To provide a submission, refer…
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Yesterday (16 December 2025), the House of Lords backed down and accepted the last remaining issue in dispute in the Employment Rights Bill between the two Houses of Parliament: whether the cap on unfair dismissal should be removed.…
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The Trump administration recently announced wide-ranging immigration policy changes that directly impact most employer-sponsored visa holders. While each update may seem minor or only pertinent to specific cases, they amount to notable changes when viewed collectively. The latest…
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On 4 December 2025 the European Commission published the Market Integration & Supervision (MIS) Package, a comprehensive suite of proposals aimed at deepening EU financial services integration as part of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) strategy.…
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Treasury and the IRS recently issued two notices regarding the new OBBBA qualified tips and qualified overtime for 2025. Notice 2025-62 relieves employers and payors from the reporting obligations associated with qualified tips and qualified overtime for 2025, acknowledging that…
