Renewable technologies are evolving at a rapid pace and have seen a dramatic decline in the costs associated with its procurement. This provides the opportunity for corporates to reap the benefits of procuring renewable energy directly from generators through the use of a power purchase agreement (corporate PPAs). Corporate…
With an ever-increasing focus being placed on corporate anti-bribery and corruption, there is no doubt that when engaging…
More than a year ago, in May 2018, the European Commission’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came…
Investors in Africa face an increasingly complex business environment, with numerous geopolitical and economic risks to consider, as well as having to comply with varying legal requirements across the continent. There is no denying that doing business in Africa in the current economic and political climate is difficult, and this…
The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA) came into force on 30 May 2019. In April 2019,…
The Financial Intelligence Centre Act of 2001 (“FICA”) was amended by the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act of…
A brief outline of the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill, its effect on the financial industry and implications for consumers. It is fair to say that there has been a steady increase in financial sector conduct regulation over the last decade, not only in South Africa but indeed globally. Some…
Ahead of the Baker McKenzie African Transactional Summit taking place in Johannesburg in May 2019, Baker McKenzie lawyers based…
Despite geopolitical shifts, uncertainty and various factors that seem to affect numerous sectors, the global luxury and fashion…
South Africa has a sophisticated banking system that aims to ensure economic stability, consumer protection and institutional safety. Numerous new laws are in the process of being implemented that will address how the financial system is regulated in future. The South African financial regulatory structure is currently regarded as being…