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FMSB Statement of good practice on the governance of sustainability-linked products

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The Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) has issued a Statement of Good Practice (SoGP) on the governance of sustainability-linked products (SLPs), along with a press release. SLPs are products where the financial and/or...more

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ESMA notifies EC of delay of certain deliverables

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a letter (dated 3 March) addressed to the European Commission on the prioritisation of ESMA's 2025 deliverables. ESMA's letter sets out specific items which...more

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European Commission communication on EU competitiveness compass

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The European Commission has published a communication on a Competitiveness Compass for the EU, which sets out an action plan in response to the Draghi report published in September 2024. The communication sets out the...more

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Luxembourg CSSF Introduces First Sanction Regarding SFDR

On 15 October 2024, the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the “CSSF”) imposed a fine of EUR 56,500 against a fund manager, Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. (the “Manager”), with regards to the...more

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ESMA publishes Consultation Paper on draft technical advice concerning the amended Prospectus Regulation as part of the Listing...

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On October 8, 2024, the EU Council adopted the Listing Act – a regulation amending the Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 –  which was first proposed in December 2022 and then subjected to several rounds of negotiations....more

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Inside the U.K.’s Transition Finance Market Review

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We were proud to provide market-leading expertise and legal support to the secretariat of the Transition Market Finance Review. The review explores how the U.K. can become a leading market for transition finance domestically...more

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New York Climate Week: TFMR event explores perspectives on accelerating decarbonization

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We were delighted to host the U.K. Transition Finance Market Review’s (TFMR) flagship event at New York Climate Week, in partnership with the City of London Corporation who host the TFMR secretariat. The session offered a...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cadwalader Climate - May 2024 #4

In this week’s edition, we look in detail at ESMA’s final guidelines on ESG and sustainability-related fund names. Staying with the regulatory guidance theme, we look at the Science Based Targets initiative’s announcement of...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

UK Financial Insights from Katten | Issue 6

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more

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FCA publishes Primary Market Bulletin No. 46

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In December 2022 the FCA commented on the earlier fine imposed on Sir Christopher Gent for unlawful disclosure of inside information. Since then, the FCA has received various questions from stakeholders in the context of...more

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UAE looks to sustainable finance to boost transition

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There is a growing awareness and demand in the UAE for sustainable investment opportunities. To meet this demand, Jodi Norman and Will Tunstall-Prince explain how recent reforms are now putting sustainable finance at the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

ESG in 2023: A Mid-Year Review

As predicted in our February 1, 2023, client alert, “ESG in 2022 and Predictions for 2023,” a global economic slowdown and ongoing backlash in the U.S. have slowed the momentum of some aspects of the environmental, social and...more

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EU ESG Framework – latest developments and further clarifications on greenwashing and sustainable investments

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Over the last few months, the European Commission and the European Supervisory Authorities (“ESAs”) have published a number of press releases and reports that aim to clarify and provide further updates on concepts used within...more

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U.S.-EU release statement on Joint Financial Regulatory Forum

On February 7-8, EU and U.S. participants, including officials from the Treasury Department, Federal Reserve Board, CFTC, FDIC, SEC, and OCC, participated in the U.S.-EU Joint Financial Regulatory Forum to continue their...more

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Sustainable finance: The road so far and a look ahead

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ESG, sustainability, climate change adaptation and mitigation, social impact investing and related themes have become ubiquitous concepts that seem to be top of mind for every board director, financier and investor. While...more

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Navigating Uncertain Waters: ESG Takeaways for Private Capital Firms Subject to EU Law

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues continue to be a very significant topic for the private capital industry, whether through increasing demands from investors and other stakeholders or the continued stream of...more

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Regulation Round Up - June 2022

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Key developments in June 2022: 30 June - The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a consultation paper (CP22/11) on winding down synthetic sterling LIBOR and USD LIBOR. The Bank of England (“BoE”)...more

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ESMA Overview of the Market for ESG Ratings Providers in the EU and FCA Feedback on ESG Integration in UK Capital Markets

Here is a summary of ESG announcements from the European Union’s European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) and the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). ...more

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Further Clarifications on Anti-Greenwashing Standards for Financial Products in the European Union

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In its Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2022-2024, European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") has recently underscored the importance of developing a cohesive supervisory approach in the area of sustainable finance across...more

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Final SFDR Regulatory Technical Standards Provide Private Fund Managers With Clarity, but Add Obligations

[co-author: Krishane Sri Rajkumar] On 6 April 2022, the European Commission finally adopted the regulatory technical standards (RTS) to supplement the Sustainability-Related Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the EU Taxonomy...more

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Regulation Round Up - March 2022

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Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. Key developments in March 2022: 31 March - The European Securities and...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Publishes Call for Evidence on Climate Risk Stress Testing for Central Counterparties

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a Call for Evidence on climate risk stress testing for EU central counterparties. Responses should be submitted by April 21, 2022....more

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European Banking Authority Publishes Final Draft Implementing Technical Standards on Prudential Disclosures of ESG Risks

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The European Banking Authority has published final draft Implementing Technical Standards on Pillar 3 prudential disclosures of environmental, social and governance risks under the EU Capital Requirements Regulation. The ITS...more

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Regulation Round Up - December 2021

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Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. ...more

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The Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review, 8th Edition - Spain

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It is fair to say that the acquisition and leveraged finance industry has shown resilience in relation to the difficult global situation arising from the covid-19 pandemic, particularly in comparison to the previous global...more

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