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EU Omnibus: The EU Taxonomy – Why?

Paul Hastings LLP on 4/17/2025

In 2018, the European Commission set forth a classification system to determine whether businesses are environmentally sustainable. The EU Taxonomy followed the legalistic style of the French Civil Code and flummoxed...more

November 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 12/16/2024

Australian Update - Appointment of the Inaugural Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner - On 11 November 2023, the Attorney-General announced the appointment of Chris Evans as the inaugural Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner...more

Key LP Investments Trends in 2024 and Beyond

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 10/29/2024

C.S. Lewis once wrote, "Onwards and upwards! To Narnia and the North," and this seems to have been echoed by the private equity market in 2024 thus far. Except this time, it appears the destination is not Narnia but rather...more

Brussels Regulatory Brief: October 2024

K&L Gates LLP on 10/28/2024

On 18 September 2024, the General Court of the European Union (General Court) largely upheld the fine imposed by the European Commission (Commission) finding that a global tech company had engaged in predatory pricing of its...more

Global Legal Insights FinTech 2024: Ireland chapter

Walkers on 9/27/2024

The Irish government has been supportive of the development of the financial services sector in Ireland and this extends to fintech. The government’s strategy for the development of Ireland’s international financial services...more

July 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 8/20/2024

Australian Update - Proposed Code of Practice to Reduce Modern Slavery Through Lending, Investment and Asset Management - The New South Wales (NSW) Anti-Slavery Commissioner (Commissioner) recently released its discussion...more

FCA Finalises UK Sustainable Investment Rules, With More To Follow After Further Consultation

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/8/2024

On 28 November 2023, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unveiled its Policy Statement PS 23/16 (Policy Statement), which sets out the final rules for sustainability disclosure and investment labels (SDR Rules). The...more

December 2023 ESG Policy Update - Australia

K&L Gates LLP on 12/27/2023

Australian Update - ASIC to Focus on Net Zero Statements and Targets - On 21-22 November 2023, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) hosted the ASIC Annual Forum, outlining: The progress and outcomes ASIC...more

Sustainable lending – a growing role for Islamic finance and Middle Eastern financiers

A&O Shearman on 11/28/2023

The aims of ESG investing and Islamic Finance structures are already closely – though not perfectly – aligned. Middle Eastern governments are looking to diversify away from oil and gas. This, Samer Eido and Afsha Karim...more

Real Estate of Mind: Takeaways from IFN UK Forum 2023

King & Spalding on 9/27/2023

The annual IFN UK Forum 2023 was held in London in September 2023 and, once again, was a well-attended event, giving attendees a chance to connect and reconnect with colleagues, clients and friends alike from all over the...more

UK: Updated Green Finance Strategy 2023

Hogan Lovells on 3/31/2023

The government's updated net-zero Green Finance Strategy was published on 30 March 2023. We set out below the key elements of the updated Strategy which focuses on the need for green investment and on opportunities for the...more

Abu Dhabi Global Market Enhances Its Environmental, Commodities, Digital and Capital Markets Framework

A&O Shearman on 10/20/2022

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has recently published new financial services amending regulations and various amended rulebook modules. These wide-ranging measures update ADGM’s rules on environmental matters, virtual...more

FinTech: The Notorious E.S.G

Hogan Lovells on 1/3/2022

The position as set out in this article is correct as at 9 December 2021. ESG issues - driven by consumer, investor and stakeholder demand, and rapid regulatory change – have experienced a meteoric rise. They are...more

European Economic and Social Committee Publishes Opinion on Sustainable Finance Reforms

A&O Shearman on 10/7/2019

The European Economic and Social Committee has published an Opinion on the European Commission’s Reflection Paper, “Towards a Sustainable Europe by 2030”, which was published earlier this year. The Commission’s Reflection...more

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