United States: With the registration deadline of March 1 behind us, venture capital firms subject to California’s Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law (the “FIPVCC”) should now turn their attention to preparing their first annual demographic reports, which are due to the California Department of Financial Protection (the “DFPI”) by April 1, 2026.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced a significant change in the GST/HST treatment of trailing commissions in the mutual fund industry.

Dentons Hong Kong is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for “China (International Firms) Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year” at the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Honours 2026.

Australia: Multiple development standards may apply under the Housing SEPP to a residential flat building development which includes affordable infill housing. Specific non-discretionary development standards prevail over broader provisions. A consent authority cannot impose additional requirements over and above the specified non-discretionary development standards by overlapping controls within environmental planning instruments.