The Turkish defense industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent years. This has spurred interest in defense-related initial public offerings (IPOs), as companies seek to tap into the capital markets to fund their expansion and innovation initiatives. 

The regulatory framework of reference and the tools available to activate transfer pricing policies in line with Italian, international and country regulations have been outlined, in order to provide tax risk management tools in Italian groups with offices in Asia.

On December 20, Congress approved, and sent for promulgation and publication, the bill that modifies the Labor Code on matters of reconciliation of personal, family and work life.

The defense industry, often perceived as a bastion of secrecy and exclusivity, is undergoing a paradigm shift, embracing the open embrace of initial public offerings (IPOs). This newfound transparency is poised to not only revolutionize the defense sector but also foster a surge in national economies. 

The SEC in recent months has settled a number of actions targeting employment agreements used by companies which include language implicating Rule 21F-17 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This Rule, affords broad “whistleblower” protections to individuals who report potential securities law violations.

We are delighted to share the success of the Italian Trade Agency at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023, which took place from November 15 to 17 at the Singapore Expo. Italian startups delivered presentations on their innovative products and services.

Since 2022, CAC has issued documents such as the Security Assessment Measures for Data Provision Abroad and the Measures for Standard Contracts for Personal Information Outbound, which set out specific regulations on outbound requirements involving information collected within China.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released new guidance on the enforcement policy for non-invasive remote monitoring devices used to support patient monitoring.

The Plenary Session of the Constitutional Court has rejected the unconstitutionality appeal presented by the Government Council of the Community of Madrid against the temporary solidarity tax on large fortunes, created by Law 38/2022, of December 27 (art. 3).

Traditional blockchain networks employ “proof-of-work” (PoW) consensus mechanisms to ensure reliability across their distributed ledgers. These PoW networks, such as Bitcoin, rely on energy-intensive mining activities. However, a more sustainable alternative has emerged: “proof of stake” (PoS) or staking.

This week, APRA released notes from a recent superannuation CEO roundtable and the ATO updated a ruling and a guidance note in relation to downsizer contributions. The Bill containing the NALI/NALE reforms has been referred to a Senate committee for report.

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies into the global economy and societal structures necessitates reevaluating and adapting existing legal frameworks. 

European companies are facing a growing challenge as the US and China continue to decouple. Many companies are worried about how to sit in the middle of these two superpowers and continue to do business in both markets.