There are significant changes coming to the franchising industry. New regulations and a re-drafted Franchising Code of Conduct are set to begin from 1 April 2025. The Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code) aims to ensure fairness in the franchising sector by addressing potential issues resulting from the power imbalance between franchisors and franchisees. Both [...]
When choosing a (new) lawyer, one can approach it with two mindsets: ad-hoc or purposeful. Similar to a person who is sick and is in the process of choosing a GP, you can opt to go to whoever is closest to you at the time (which may vary from time to time) or you can commit [...]
Consumers are becoming more interested and insistent on investments which have elements of sustainability. Entities must be aware of their obligations when offering financial products or making sustainability statements in relation to their investments, specifically not to make false statements or mislead their consumers. “Greenwashing” is the practice of misrepresenting the extent to which a [...]
If you have a few extra coins lying around and do not want to invest in shares or in a fixed deposit, you can decide to invest in businesses. Such investments can take a variety of forms, depending on your level of commitment, level of expertise and decisions about your level of involvement within the [...]
