Regulation

Corporate governance Belgium, 20 February, 2018

Belgium drafts revised corporate governance code

It is hoped that a revision of the Belgian corporate governance code will help the code to “remain relevant” to Belgian-listed companies and help them to “create long-term value”.



Financial reporting regulation, 20 February, 2018

Smarter regulatory reporting consultation launched

The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking views on how technology could simplify regulatory reporting requirements and improve the quality of the information that firms provide.



Carbon emissions law, 19 February, 2018

Heavy industry in EU faces steeper cuts to CO2 emissions

The European Parliament has passed a law to accelerate cuts in CO2 emissions by industries that are subject to the trading bloc’s emissions trading scheme (ETS).



Compliance, 19 February, 2018

Financial and administrative burden on Belgian companies ‘too high’

Belgian companies spend almost €6bn a year meeting the requirements of employment, tax and environmental regulations, according to a report by the Federal Planning Bureau.



Regulation compliance, 13 February, 2018

Compliance: take it or leave it

Compliance with regulation and the law is an essential part of business, but a new report reveals that companies are aware of failings and that the appetite for abiding by the rules is surprisingly low.



Employment rights, 7 February, 2018

Government response to Taylor Review ‘shies away’ from key issues

A series of measures designed to protect workers’ rights—particularly those in the gig economy—have been announced by the UK government in its response to the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices.



Human rights, 6 February, 2018

Workplace cameras violate employees’ privacy, rules court

Hidden workplace cameras may breach employees’ human rights, even if workers are caught on film stealing, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.



Data protection regulation, 5 February, 2018

European Commission urges businesses to prepare for data protection law

Businesses across the EU are urged to step up their preparations for the new data protection law, which comes into effect in May.



Climate change, 5 February, 2018

EU lawmakers back plans for greater CO2 cuts in key sectors

Carbon emissions from the transport, farming, building and waste sectors must reduce by 30% by 2030, suggests the European Commission—a proposal which the European Parliament supports.



Anti-money laundering, 31 January, 2018

Money Laundering Directive bolstered to tackle terrorist financing

EU bodies have released plans for further changes to the EU’s anti-money laundering framework, in response to the increased threat from terrorism in Europe.