Switzerland's government has begun a new consultation on anti-money laundering (AML) proposals that would impose due-diligence obligations on professionals giving legal advice and bring the federal register of beneficial owners into operation.

The UK government has issued a general trade licence nullifying some extraterritorial consequences of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023, which came into force on 30 June 2023.

The Superior Court of Justice of Ontario (the Superior Court) has used the new will-validation powers under the Succession Law Reform Act 1990 to declare a will fully effective.

Jersey's government has made an order further amending the Proceeds of Crime (Duties of Non-Professional Trustees) (Jersey) Order 2016 (the Order) to require all private trust companies (PTCs) and other corporate bodies acting as trustees of an express trust to register under Jersey's anti-money laundering (AML) regime.

In September 2023, the Law Commission of England and Wales (the Law Commission) will issue a supplementary consultation paper on reforming the law of wills in the light of recent technical and social developments.

Brazil’s congress has approved Provisional Measure No 1,172 of 2023 (the Provisional Measure), setting out changes to the taxation rules for Brazilian individuals with income in investments, controlled entities and trusts located abroad.

The American Bar Association (ABA) is to revise its professional conduct rules to recognise that lawyers have a duty to ensure that their services are not used to commit or further a crime or fraud, with specific reference to money laundering.

HMRC is introducing rules requiring digital platform operators in the UK to collect and report information about users selling goods or services on their platforms.

Regulations for the creation and operation of Spain's central public registry of ultimate beneficial ownership have been gazetted. The decree will come into force from 19 September 2023.

HMRC is sending letters to some non-resident companies that appear to have failed to notify that they own commercial property in the UK.