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America

CFTC presents model plan for phasing out LIBOR

‘SOFR First’ initiative provides best practices for market participants who face pressure to abandon LIBOR

Europe

Businesses grapple with EU directive on whistleblowers

EU requires public and private entities with 250 or more employees to implement internal complaint mechanisms

Middle East

Abu Dhabi releases ‘green list’ of 100% foreign ownership activities

New Companies Law allows 100% foreign ownership of certain UAE companies, with exceptions for ‘strategic impact’

Asia

Singapore Monetary Authority expands its investigatory powers

Proposals would allow the authority to reprimand persons and impose sanctions on financial companies

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