On 3 September 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed to rescind, in its entirety, Rule 206(4)-5 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act), commonly known as the “pay-to-play” rule, along with the related recordkeeping requirements in Rule 204-2(a)(18).1 For more than 15 years, the rule has barred […]
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Land may be assessed primarily for its potential commercial or residential value, overlooking the food, livelihoods and environmental services it already provides. Credit: Jorge Luis Baños/IPS By Zhimin WuROME, Oct 30 2026 (IPS) A field at the edge of a growing city may be worth far more than its market […]
Read MoreIn September 2026, the Victorian Government released its Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan (Action Plan), outlining its expectations for data centre development and the performance measures Victorian authorities will use to assess proposals. The Action Plan aims to give proponents greater certainty during the early stages of planning, and it builds […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates advised WilliamsMarston LLC, a leader in complex accounting, tax, technology, valuation, and transaction advisory services, in its acquisition of Charted, Inc.’s NetSuite services business. The acquisition expands WilliamsMarston’s technology-enabled advisory capabilities by adding experienced NetSuite professionals and a broader range of ERP services to support […]
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By ShahiduzzamanDHAKA, Bangladesh, Oct 29 2026 (IPS) Dowry is still persisting in society in one form or another. This deeply entrenched social practice continues deepen household poverty and cause violence against women. The question is no longer whether Bangladesh has a law against dowry. It does. The more uncomfortable question […]
Read MoreIndigenizing the Design Canon: Curator Brian Johnson’s “Designed to Be Red” Is a Bold Reclamation of Native American Visual Culture Country United States agnes Tue, 10/27/2026 – 15:46 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Cristina Verán Posters are among the most egalitarian forms of visual communication—second only […]
Read MoreESMA Revises MAR Guidelines on Delaying Disclosure of Inside Information On 16 October 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its final report on the revised guidelines concerning the delay in the disclosure of inside information in connection with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The background to this […]
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Flooding is a complex, sequential plant stressor, and its negative impacts on crops persist even after floodwaters recede. Credit: Shutterstock By Esther NgumbiURBANA, Illinois, US, Oct 28 2026 (IPS) Recently, countries around the world, including the United States of America, celebrated the United Nations 2026 World Food Day. This year’s […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates has again been ranked among the leading law firms in Ishka Airfinance’s 2026 Legal Survey, ranking sixth globally, fourth overall in Asia-Pacific, and fourth overall in Europe. The 2026 Survey also ranks K&L Gates second in operating leases, third in structured leases, and fifth in […]
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