The International Bar Association (IBA) has launched a global survey to look at the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on members’ interests. The survey will collect information on: the impact of Covid-19 on bar associations’ and law societies’ day-to-day operations, finances and staff; the impact measures taken to tackle the virus have had on local…
WTO and World Bank launch new services trade policy database
A joint initiative between the World Bank and the WTO has led to the release of the Services Trade Policy Database (STPD), which provides information on the services trade policies and regulations applied by 68 jurisdictions in financial services, telecommunications, distribution, transport, and professional services. At the same time, the group launched the updated Services…