Financial services firms operating at the intersection of the securities and derivatives markets have long grappled with the practical consequences of dual regulation by the SEC and CFTC.

What is the negative pledge and how does it shape projects by state-owned enterprises?

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised JSE-listed Optasia on its acquisition of Finergi Global FZCO (Finergi), a technology company providing innovative real time credit access solutions through prepaid electricity systems.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised NWB Bank on the issuance of its US$1.25 billion bond, its first benchmark US Rule 144A issuance of 2026.

Queensland’s introduction of a statutory community benefit framework into the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) (Planning Act) represents a significant shift in how renewable energy projects are planned, assessed, approved and delivered.

India: Welcome to the March 2026 edition of the Data Privacy, AI and Technology Newsletter. This issue highlights key regulatory and policy developments shaping India’s digital and technology landscape, including cybersecurity guidelines for space systems, new standards for AI infrastructure and data centres, and amendments to intermediary rules addressing synthetically generated content and stricter compliance timelines. It also covers emerging trends from the India AI Impact Summit and NITI Aayog’s roadmap for scaling India’s technology services sector in the AI era.

Nigeria: As the business climate evolves in Nigeria, there is a growing demand for seasoned professionals on corporate boards.As the business climate evolves in Nigeria, there is a growing demand for seasoned professionals on corporate boards. It is therefore not uncommon to find familiar faces in multiple boardrooms at the same time.

United States: Three significant developments in the past week underscore the evolving and increasingly complex landscape for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement. Former Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Galeotti publicly acknowledged that the FCPA remains “in the mix,” even if it has to some degree been downgraded as a DOJ priority.

On January 15, 2026, New York lawmakers introduced New York State Senate Bill 2025-S8921, which proposed a notable tax law change requiring New York taxpayers to include in gross income any gain realized from the sale or exchange of qualified small business stock (“QSBS”).

Dentons advised SAB BIO on its $85 million public offering.

Vietnam: On 15 January 2026, the Justice Council of the Supreme People’s Court adopted Resolution No. 01/2026/NQ-HDTP providing guidance on the implementation of procedural and judicial administrative procedures in a digital environment at the People’s Courts (“Resolution 01”), which takes effect from 1 March 2026. The promulgation of Resolution 01 is considered an important step forward in the implementation of procedural activities in a digital environment. The new provisions are expected to enhance the efficiency of case resolution and save time and costs for parties involved in proceedings.

New Zealand: The Finance and Expenditure Committee has reported back on the proposed Revenue Account Method, a targeted amendment to New Zealand’s Foreign Investment Fund rules. The Committee has largely endorsed the original policy design, signalling a cautious and incremental approach to reform, with limited changes to the broader regime.

United Kingdom: The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill proposes amendments to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 to prohibit upwards-only rent review provisions in commercial leases in England and Wales. With the Bill having reached Report stage and further movement expected in the coming weeks, the proposed reforms now warrant closer attention.

New Zealand: New Zealand continues to position itself as an attractive destination for global capital and talent, with immigration policy increasingly focused on attracting high-value investment and internationally connected individuals. The Active Investor Plus visa forms part of this strategy, providing a pathway for high-net-worth individuals to obtain residency in New Zealand through investment, while also creating long-term personal, business and investment connections in the country. This guide outlines the key features of the Active Investor Plus visa and summarises the New Zealand tax considerations relevant to investor migrants, including tax residency, transitional tax residence rules, trusts and the taxation of foreign investments.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s partners Raquel Bierzwinsky, Becky Diffen and Rob Marsh are listed on Tamarindo’s Legal Power List 2026, a guide to the 100 most influential lawyers in the clean energy and infrastructure sectors.

The UK remains a world leader in offshore wind, accounting for roughly 20 percent of global offshore wind capacity, with roughly 16.6 GW currently operational and further 11.7 GW under construction.

Ten Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers have been selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Lawyers You Need to Know in South America guide, which recognizes top South American practitioners and global lawyers with a strong focus on the region’s most significant deals and disputes.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised lenders side on the cross-border financial restructuring of listed company BayWa AG and its key business unit Cefetra.

On 27 February 2026, the Federal Court handed down the long-awaited Davey decision, ordering the Northern Territory Government to pay over $54.7 million to the Gudanji, Yanyuwa and Yanyuwa-Marra Traditional Owners as compensation for economic, cultural and spiritual losses suffered due to the expansion of McArthur River Mine.

Czech Republic: Significant changes to the employment law are on the horizon. New legislation from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs aims to reflect EU directives on pay transparency and platform work.