Regulations & Policy

On November 21, 2025, India implemented a landmark reform in its labour laws by introducing four consolidated Labour Codes, replacing 29 outdated legislations that had long governed the country’s workforce. This reform marks one of the most significant overhauls in India’s labour framework since independence, aimed at modernizing worker protections, simplifying compliance, and promoting equitable … Read more

India’s fintech sector is exploding, projected to reach $150 billion by 2025 according to a 2024 PwC report. With over 8,000 startups and digital lending surging 120% YoY in FY24 (RBI data), the need for balanced regulation has never been clearer. Enter SEBI’s Fintech Sandbox—a controlled environment where innovation meets oversight. Launched in 2019, this … Read more

The European Parliament has recently published a comprehensive report examining how various key EU digital regulations interact with each other. This report aims to identify areas of overlap and gaps between different regulatory frameworks. The assessment highlights the significant regulatory complexity that businesses face when navigating these multiple digital regimes. The publication of this report demonstrates the Parliament’s commitment to understanding and potentially streamlining the digital regulatory landscape in the EU. By analyzing the interplay between different regulations, the report provides valuable insights for policymakers and businesses operating in the European digital market.

The article discusses a roundtable dinner hosted by Morgan Lewis’s technology, outsourcing, and commercial contract team in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group. The event took place in London and brought together senior stakeholders from technology suppliers and large businesses. The main topic of discussion was how the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is affecting offshoring and outsourcing practices. Participants shared insights on how AI is transforming traditional outsourcing models and creating new opportunities in the offshoring landscape. The roundtable provided a platform for industry leaders to exchange perspectives on the future of AI in business operations and its implications for global sourcing strategies.

In the span of just a few years, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized how Indians transact, catapulting the country into a digital payments powerhouse. Launched in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI has grown from a nascent platform to handling over 13 billion transactions monthly as of 2024. But behind … Read more

The article discusses how open-source software (OSS) is frequently overlooked in technology transactions despite being a crucial component of business software ecosystems. OSS plays a vital role in both internal systems and customer-facing solutions, often serving as the foundational layer that enables various software functionalities. However, because OSS typically operates behind the scenes, it often goes unnoticed by stakeholders who are not familiar with its specific applications, benefits, and associated risks. This oversight can lead to significant gaps in understanding during technology transactions, potentially resulting in incomplete assessments of software value and compliance issues. The article emphasizes the need for greater awareness and consideration of OSS in technology transactions to ensure comprehensive evaluation and proper risk management.

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have published a list of 19 critical information and communications technology (ICT) third‑party providers (CTPP) that will be subject to direct oversight when the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) takes effect. The list, released on November 18, 2025, includes hyperscale cloud providers, data‑center operators, infrastructure and network service firms, and providers of financial‑services‑specific technology. By designating these providers as critical, regulators aim to reduce systemic risk and enhance the overall digital resilience of the EU’s financial sector. The oversight will require the listed firms to comply with stricter operational resilience standards and ongoing supervisory monitoring. This regulatory step is a cornerstone of DORA’s broader effort to ensure that key technology services supporting Europe’s financial markets can withstand and quickly recover from disruptions.