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Purpose of this Checklist This checklist supports Solvency II UK firms in aligning governance, systems and controls with the expectations of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). It should be read alongside Practice Note: Governance, systems and controls requirements for insurers, which provides a more detailed overview of the relevant requirements. Governance and organisational structure Confirm the board holds ultimate accountability for compliance with PRA, FCA and applicable legislative obligations. Establish a robust system of governance, featuring a transparent organisational structure with clearly allocated and segregated responsibilities. Regularly review and update written policies covering risk management, internal control, internal audit and, where relevant, outsourcing. Maintain documented governing body approvals for significant decisions and policy changes. Risk management Implement and embed an effective risk‑management system within decision‑making, ensuring ongoing identification, measurement, monitoring, management and reporting of risks. Incorporate comprehensive strategies, stress testing, scenario analysis and development of the own risk and...

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note is archived and no longer updated. It is supplied for background reference only. The Checklist aims to equip arbitration practitioners with a catalogue of strategic, procedural and practical considerations that could be pertinent to—and should be weighed before, during and/or after—arbitral proceedings in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the responses of national governments and international arbitral organisations, including arbitral institutions. The Checklist is not comprehensive in scope and not every point will be applicable in each arbitration. It likewise omits any assessment of the substantive disputes that may lead to proceedings in the first instance (for example, claims over failed contractual performance said to result from the pandemic and its consequences). Although prepared with commercial arbitrations in view, many elements will equally apply to other arbitral forms, including investor–state. The Checklist also envisages arbitrations with oral hearings; matters conducted on a ‘documents only’ basis should be largely unaffected, except insofar as the pandemic has created personal difficulties for participants...

This table sets out the circumstances in which a company can sometimes be held responsible for taxes mainly owed by another party, within the context of a company takeover event. It should be read together with the more comprehensive explanation of each provision set out in Practice Note: Secondary tax liabilities of companies, for clarity. Description Legislation Who is secondarily liable? When does liability arise?...

This flowchart shows how to determine whether you need to carry out a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) for a specific project, and the steps to complete one if required. It also outlines post‑DPIA tasks, including weaving the DPIA’s findings into your project plan and keeping the assessment under review. See also Precedents: Data protection impact assessment—DPIA and Data protection impact assessment—DPIA—short form, which draws on a template issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO’s comprehensive Data Protection Impact Assessments guidance sets out seven steps to running a DPIA. This flowchart is designed to cover those seven stages, and it also mirrors the ICO’s expectations for post‑DPIA activity, namely: integrating the outcomes of your DPIA into your project plans, and monitoring the ongoing performance of the DPIA Note 1: Identify the need for a DPIA If you have a data protection officer (DPO), seek their advice. For further information, see Practice Note: How to complete a data protection impact...

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Investment bank Berenberg believes insurers are likely to keep motor policies on their ledgers, yet may pivot towards underwriting manufacturers of vehicles rather than individual drivers. This assessment comes from its comprehensive and wide-ranging review of the outlook and prospects for Britain’s motor insurance market and the implications for investors. The government intends to begin small-scale pilots of self-driving taxis and buses nationwide across the country in spring 2026. Berenberg added that, should these pilots prove effective, they might pave the way for far broader uptake of autonomous technology among Britain’s motorists...

In this issue: Electricity and gas market regulation and licensing Network and network connections Renewable energy Oil and gas Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Electricity and gas market regulation and licensing Electricity Code Modifications Comprehensive information on every live change to the Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC), the Grid Code (GC), the System Owner - Transmission Owner Code (STC) and the Security and Quality Supply Standard (SQSS) is now brought together on NESO’s Modification Tracker. The tracker explains each proposal’s aim, the stakeholder groups impacted, includes Panel observations on prioritisation, and indicates its current stage in the assessment pathway. For further details, see: Codes. Network and network connections NESO commissioned to develop first SSEP for Great Britain DESNZ confirmed that the newly established NESO has been tasked by energy ministers from the Scottish, Welsh, and UK governments to prepare Great Britain’s...

This Practice Note outlines when someone can become liable to a VAT-related penalty. A person charged with a VAT penalty may have a right of appeal; for guidance on appeal rules, see Practice Note: Appealing an HMRC decision. Civil penalties There are two broad types of civil penalties: those arising from failure to meet basic compliance obligations, and those stemming from more serious conduct or omissions This Practice Note highlights the principal penalties in each group; for a comprehensive list, consult the further reading link to De Voil Indirect Tax Service [V5.332]. Civil penalties are issued by HMRC through assessment; for general information on assessments, see Practice Note: VAT assessments. Penalties for basic compliance failures Penalties apply where a taxpayer does not meet core VAT compliance duties, including: breach of regulations made under VATA 1994. These regulations set out detailed collection and payment rules, so most administrative mistakes are covered. Failure to carry out specific obligations,...

Practice Note This Practice Note consists of two strands created to help dispute resolution practitioners remain up to date with developments in case law that affect their field, or which influence civil litigation procedure more generally: selected forthcoming appeals to the Supreme Court are highlighted below; see Key forthcoming appeals to the Supreme Court—2022 summaries of significant appeal decisions in England and Wales (ie rulings of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court and, where appropriate, certain judgments of the Competition Appeal Tribunal, Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Court of Justice of the European Union), and ECtHR, which we have covered; see: Key forthcoming appeal cases—2022 You can navigate this content using the table of contents in the left-hand margin. Alternatively, search this tracker using [CTRL]+[F]. This material is not intended to be a comprehensive register of every appeal or major decision relevant to dispute resolution practitioners. Key forthcoming appeals to the Supreme Court—2022 Tort and negligence ...

ARCHIVED : Section 20 of the Finance Act 2025 (FA 2025) repealed the offshore receipts in respect of intangible property (ORIP) regime for amounts accruing on or after 31 December 2024. Accordingly, ORIP is relevant only to receipts arising from 6 April 2019 through to and including 30 December 2024. The regime was withdrawn on the basis that the undertaxed profits rule (UTPR), which came into force in the UK on 31 December 2024, is expected to provide a more comprehensive deterrent to the multinational tax-planning arrangements that ORIP was designed to tackle. HMRC’s guidance at INTM620710 confirms that, for the 2024–25 tax year, entities within ORIP’s scope need only report ‘UK-derived amounts’ arising before 31 December 2024. For further detail on the UTPR, see: Multinational top-up tax and domestic top–up tax—overview...

1 Introduction 1.1 We have undertaken a company-wide comprehensive review to pinpoint precisely where our exposure to breaching competition law is greatest. This document sets out the risks examined and the conclusions we have drawn. The individual accountable for completing this risk assessment is [ insert name or role ]... 1.2 The review took into account our: 1.2.1 staff; 1.2.2 competitors; 1.2.3 operations; 1.2.4 [ [ other consideration ]; 1.2.5 [ other consideration ]...

Understanding our market and rival organisations helps drive business success, yet the likelihood of facing a competition law issue when undertaking this kind of work is significant. This Competition compliance—gathering competitive intelligence quick reference guide provides general direction on the actions you should take—and those you should avoid—when collecting competitive intelligence. The points below are not comprehensive. [ For further information, we also have a set of FAQs on gathering competitive intelligence, which you can find [ insert details of where to find FAQs ]. ] Conducting your own analysis You may carry out your own assessment, but take care with the information you rely on. Do Undertake your own review of competitor activity (eg observe at public events and trade shows). Collect competitive intelligence from publicly available sources (eg published news, trade journals, industry analysis, advertisements, and publicly accessible websites). Do not...

[ Insert the insurer’s name and address ] [ Insert date ] Dear [ insert organisation name ], Notification under policy number [ insert policy number ] [ We acknowledge that, under our policy terms, we must inform you if a data security incident occurs. ] On [ insert date ], we discovered that [ briefly outline what took place, ie how and when the breach happened ]. [ We have completed an assessment of this event, and the attachment to this letter sets out our findings. OR We are carrying out a comprehensive review of this event and expect to finalise it by [ date ]. The attachment to this letter includes all pertinent details available to us at this time. ] [ We are also liaising closely with [ internal and external ] cyber security specialists, [ any relevant sector body or regulator ], [ major financial institutions ] [ and the police ] to determine the circumstances, contain the incident and recover the...