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22 April 2021

Neues österreichisches Pfandbriefgesetz

Das Bundesministerium für Finanzen hat einen Gesetzesentwurf samt Materialien, mit dem insb. ein Bundesgesetz über Pfandbriefe (Pfandbriefgesetz) erlassen wird, zur Begutachtung versandt. Der Gesetzesentwurf umfasst nicht nur die Umsetzung der Richtlinie (EU) 2019/2162 (Covered Bond Richtlinie), sondern hat die Schaffung einer einheitlichen Rechtsgrundlage für gedeckte Schuldverschreibungen zum Ziel, indem die drei bestehenden nationalen Rechtsgrundlagen (Hypothekenbankgesetz […]...

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12 April 2021

Legislative changes affecting energy trading in Hungary and the regulator’s interpretation

Important changes were introduced in the Hungarian legal system in February 2021 which have a significant impact on energy trading. The core amendments include the following, but important questions remained unanswered about the provisions. The category of “limited power trading license” was removed from the Hungarian Electricity Act. The statutory regulatory fee of energy traders […]...

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8 April 2021

A giant leap forward?

The new draft for a restructuring code in Austria On 22 February 2021, the ministerial draft of the Restructuring and Insolvency Directive Implementation Act was published. The law is the eagerly awaited implementation of the Restructuring Directive. In addition to the introduction of a new Restructuring Code (RC), inter alia the Insolvency Code (IO) is […]...

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8 April 2021

Wirtschaftsrechtliche Blätter: Digitale Finanzplattformen zur Emission von Schuldscheindarlehen (Teil 2)

Der zweite Teil des Artikels zum Thema Digitale Finanzplattformen zur Emission von Schuldscheindarlehen knüpft an die innovativen Geschäftsmodelle der Schuldscheinplattformen an und behandelt die aufsichtsrechtlichen Aspekte des Finanzinstruments Schuldscheindarlehen. DLT-basierte Technologien ermöglichen dabei die Schaffung eines digitalen Kapitalmarkts, der mithilfe digitaler Finanzplattformen auf weitere Kapitalmarktinstrumente erweitert werden soll....

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29 March 2021

The COVID vaccine in the workplace

THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR EMPLOYERS IN CEE We look at employers’ most common questions about the current Covid-19 vaccination rules in CEE/SEE in this regional analysis. Our lawyers from 10 jurisdictions answer questions such as: Is a business permitted to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19? Can an employee be disciplined for refusing to […]...

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29 March 2021

Harmonising consumer protection in the digital context: the EU digital content directive in Austria

The EU Digital Content Directive (EU) 2019/770, which regulates contracts for the supply of digital content and services, must be transposed into national law by 1 July 2021. By seeking full harmonisation of its content, the Digital Content Directive aims to achieve a high level of consumer protection throughout the EU. It should also benefit […]...

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23 March 2021

ZIK – Die Anfechtungstatbestände der Insolvenzordnung als „schwerwiegende Rückforderungsvereinbarungen“ gem Art 20 STS-VO?

Der von Matthias Schimka verfasste Beitrag "Die Anfechtungstatbestände der Insolvenzordnung als „schwerwiegende Rückforderungsvereinbarungen“ gem Art 20 STS-VO?" wurde am 18. März 2021 in der ZIK 2021/8, Heft 1/2021 veröffentlicht....

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16 March 2021

Follow-up: Zeitlich begrenzte Änderungen der Prospektverordnung ab 18.3.2021

Die Europäische Kommission hat am 24.7.2020 ein Maßnahmenpaket für die Erholung der Kapitalmärkte verabschiedet, welches unter anderem Vorschläge für Anpassungen der Verordnung (EU) 2017/1129 beinhaltet. Dieses Maßnahmenpaket wurde am 16.2.2021 vom Europäischen Parlament und dem Rat der Europäischen Union in einer adaptierten Form als Verordnung (EU) 2021/337 beschlossen und tritt ab dem 18.3.2021 in Kraft. […]...

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9 March 2021

The consumer finance law review: Austria

Mimo Hussein authored the Austria chapter of "The Consumer Finance Law Review" - 5th Edition....

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5 March 2021

The prospects for the Ukrainian “Google tax”

On 17 February 2021, the draft Law No. 4184 introducing Ukrainian VAT on certain services provided by non-Ukrainian companies via the internet (the so-called “Google Tax”) passed the first reading in the Ukrainian Parliament (the “Draft Law“). The Draft Law is subject to further parliamentary consideration, and in order to become a bill, it must […]...

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4 March 2021

New state of emergency and stricter Covid rules for employers in the Czech Republic

In addition to the new state of emergency in the Czech Republic that runs until 28 March 2021 and further general restrictions, employers now face stricter measures affecting the workplace. The following are now in effect: Travel between districts (okres) is allowed only where necessary (which permits travel for work) Surgical masks must be worn […]...

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1 March 2021

Trends and developments in Ukrainian investment regulations

Ukrainian governmental authorities have been actively promoting investments, particularly foreign investment, in Ukraine. Growing appreciation among state authorities that Ukraine has been competing for foreign investment has led to the adoption of laws aimed at facilitating/increasing it. However, as the authorities have come to the conclusion that certain industries and businesses are of a critical […]...

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