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FDI - A global perspective
27 February 2024
Access our report on the FDI trends around the world. There is a continuing trend and desire of governments around the world to scrutinize and intervene in transactions involving FDI.
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EU AML Developments: a new EU-wide AML authority with competence over EU financial sanctions compliance
07 February 2024
A final decision with respect to the location of the new EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (“AMLA”) is expected on 22 February...
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Make Europe safe again – European Commission proposes more coordination on EU dual-use export controls
26 January 2024
The European Commission presented the European Economic Security Package ("EESP"), a toolkit to ramp-up European action in investment, trade and research in the face of rising...
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Make Europe safe again – EU Commission proposal aims to take FDI screening to the next level
25 January 2024
The EU Commission presented the long-awaited European Economic Security Package ("EESP"), a toolkit to ramp-up European action in investment, trade and research in the face of...
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French government extends the scope of application of the French Foreign Direct Investment screening regime
16 January 2024
France is currently strengthening its foreign direct investment (“FDI”) screenings regime. In addition to the new resources allocated to the Government unit in charge of the...
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Germany intensifies fight against sanctions evasion, money laundering and other financial crimes
08 November 2023
After sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations have rapidly and significantly expanded in the wake of Russia’s war against Ukraine, Germany is further racking up its efforts in ...
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Germany triples down on FDI screenings – A prohibition, a planned major reform, and an actual “Reform Light”
20 October 2023
After feverishly frequent updates on FDI screening in Germany over the past few years, things seemed to have calmed down recently. Now the German government is back with a bunch of news: On ...
Hogan Lovells Publications
Guide on Internal Investigations in Germany 2023
July 2023
Our 9th edition of the Hogan Lovells Guide on Internal Investigations in Germany will help you manage your legal risks in the field of compliance and internal investigations.
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Belgian FDI regime enters into force on 1 July 2023
28 June 2023
On 1 July 2023, the Belgium foreign direct investment ("FDI") screening regime enters into force. The regime will add scrutiny for non-EU companies planning investments in...
