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    12/03/2024
    United Kingdom

    UK Independent Film Tax Credit

    On Wednesday 6 March 2024, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the introduction of the UK Independent Film Tax Credit (“IFTC”) in the Spring Budget.The IFTC is specifically targeted at the UK’s independent film industry. Following the recent Culture, Media and Sport Committee which was set up to look at the challenges the sector faces, the Government seemingly recognises the value of investing in film-making and has sought to stimulate the production of independent films in the UK via this new regime.What is IFTC?IFTC will enable producers of eligible films to opt-in to...
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    06/03/2024
    United Kingdom

    Gambling Commission Consultation: Financial Penalties and Financial Key Event Reporting Introduction

    Introduction The Gambling Commission (the “GC”) has opened a consultation on proposed changes relating to financial penalties and financial key event reporting. The proposed changes to financial penalties would be effected through a revised Statement of Principles for Determining Financial Penalties which would also be reflected in the Indicative Sanctions Guidance. In relation to financial key event reporting, the GC is proposing to change the relevant requirements through the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP).Financial key event reporting: Reporting changes in ownership...
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    04/03/2024
    United Kingdom

    Media Bill: Ofcom’s roadmap to regulation – a timely reminder that there is a lot more work to be done

    As the draft Media Bill continues its legislative journey, Ofcom has issued a timely reminder (in its publication of its “roadmap”) that significant work remains before we know the full extent of many of the Media Bill’s significant provisions. Whilst many in the media industry have broadly welcomed the Media Bill, Ofcom’s roadmap reminds us all that industry is taking a significant leap into the unknown.  Those familiar with the draft Media Bill will be aware that Ofcom has an imperative part to play with respect to not only the enforcement of new provisions, but also...
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    01/03/2024
    UK

    Online operator Gamesys fined £6M for AML and social responsibility failures

    On 10 January 2024,  the Gambling Commission (the “Commission”) announced that Gamesys Operations Limited (“Gamesys”) had been issued a £6 million fine after a compliance assessment in May 2022 revealed breaches in respect of social responsibility and anti-money laundering (“AML”) obligations under the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (“LCCP”). The breaches occurred between November 2021 and July 2022.BREACHESSocial responsibilityParagraph 1 of the Social Responsibility Code Provision (“SRCP”) 3.4.1 (applicable at the...
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    31/01/2024
    Bulgaria

    Anticipated changes in Bulgaria's legal landscape: Implementation of the Digital Services Act

    The Bulgarian Council of Ministers has unveiled a draft proposal amending the Electronic Communications Act, aiming to implement the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065. Enacted by the European Parliament and the Council on 19 October 2022, this regulation, commonly known as the Digital Services Act (DSA), pertains to the establishment of a Single Market for Digital Services.BackgroundThe DSA aims to harmonise regulations for intermediary services in the information society, introducing tailored measures based on their size, impact, and potential risks. To ensure compliance and the effective...
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    29/01/2024
    United Kingdom

    Gambling White Paper Consultations: Consumer-led tools

    On the 29 November 2023, the Gambling Commission (“GC”) released its second set of consultations on the Gambling White Paper which covers five key areas: Socially responsible incentivesCustomer-led toolsImproved transparency on customer funds in the event of insolvencyChanges to the frequency of regulatory returns submissionsRemoving obsolete GC requirements due to the government’s upcoming statutory levy (LCCP RET list)This article focuses on customer-led tools.Customer-led toolsA substantial part of the government’s White Paper focused on its aim...
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