Federal Court imposes AUD 2.5 million fine for breach of AFSL obligations
In brief
The Federal Court of Australia in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v FIIG Securities Limited [2026] FCA 92 has ordered FIIG Securities Limited (FIIG) to pay a penalty of AUD 2.5 million plus AUD 500,000 in costs in response to proceedings
Recent regulatory developments underscore the growing scrutiny of professional uses of generative AI. On 13 January 2026, the Spanish Data Protection Authority (“Spanish DPA”) issued a formal notice warning of the legal and privacy risks involved in uploading, transforming or generating images of individuals through AI tools. At the same time, the European Commission has
This article has practical relevance for online service providers that are either established in an EU Member state or subject to the Digital Services Act and currently see themselves pressured to comply with national digital regulatory rules that have been introduced on EU Member State level (e.g. youth protection or social media
2026 is a pivotal year for consumer protection regulation both in the UK and across the EU.
With the UK implementing major reforms under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (“DMCCA”) and the EU preparing to reshape the digital consumer landscape under the upcoming Digital Fairness Act (“DFA”), the regulatory environment is becoming
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Vietnam is accelerating its push to emerge as a regional technology powerhouse, with strategic investments in artificial intelligence and semiconductors underscoring this ambition. Government officials highlighted the technologies as twin engines for innovation and global competitiveness, aiming to nurture talent and build intelligent manufacturing centers.
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We are pleased to share that our colleagues Theo Ling, Usman Sheikh, Conrad Flaczyk, and Matthew Cook have authored the Canada chapter on Quantum Computing for the Global Legal Insights: Special Report 2026.
Canada maintains a substantial ecosystem for quantum technologies, anchored by university research hubs, public–private labs, and a growing base of domestic
On February 05, 2026, the Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the creation of the Consumer Harm from International Nefarious Actors Prevention Unit. As a first-of-its-kind division, this specialized unit will be a dedicated section within the Office of the Attorney General focused on addressing risks to Florida consumers, data privacy, and economic security arising
In October 2025, governments from around the world convened in Hanoi, Vietnam, to sign the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime—now referred to as the “Hanoi Convention.” As the first global treaty dedicated to preventing, investigating, and prosecuting cybercrime, the Hanoi Convention marks a pivotal moment for global cooperation to prevent and combat cybercrime. Although
Executive Snapshot
January 2026 | Baker McKenzie
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill represents the UK’s most significant cyber reform since the the UK NIS Regulations 2018. The Bill modernises the UK framework to address systemic cyber risk, digital supply‑chain exposure and the need for earlier visibility of incidents, with full effect anticipated by 2028