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SFDR Review Potentially Delayed to Q1 2026

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Whilst not unexpected, the long-awaited review of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), originally scheduled for Q4 2025, is now likely to be delayed to Q1 2026. This follows the public and targeted...more

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Reform of the EU Securitisation Framework—Part 2: Proposed Definitions of "Public" and "Private" Securitisations

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On 17 June 2025, the European Commission (the "Commission") published its proposed measures to revive the securitisation framework in the European Union ("EU"), with a view to making it simpler and more fit for purpose. This...more

Paul Hastings LLP

From Burden to Balance: UK Moves to Streamline NSIA Regime

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On 22 July 2025, the UK Cabinet Office announced a package of proposed reforms to the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) 2021 aimed at streamlining the regime and easing the burden facing businesses who trigger NSIA...more

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UK Government Consults on Sustainability Reporting Standards and Climate Transition Planning

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On 25 June 2025, the UK government launched three consultations as part of London Climate Action Week, which are intended to form key parts of the government’s programme to make the UK the “sustainable finance capital of the...more

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SEC’s New Concept Release on Foreign Private Issuer Standards

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On June 4, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a concept release soliciting public comment on potential amendments to the definition of foreign private issuer (FPI) under US securities laws....more

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4 Actions for Cos. as SEC Rebrands Cyber Enforcement Units

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On Feb. 20, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit, which will replace the Enforcement Division’s previous Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. Originally...more

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In Practice: EU Proposed Securitisation Disclosure Reforms: Is the Remedy Worse Than the Affliction?

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In this In Practice article, the authors look at what sell-side entities would need to consider if the reforms to the EU’s securitisation reporting regime, such as a new template for private securitisations, were to go ahead...more

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SEC Considers Changes to Definition of Foreign Private Issuer

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On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a concept release soliciting public comment on the definition of a foreign private issuer (FPI) and whether changes are needed to reflect the...more

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Uneven Stop-the-Clock Provisions Throughout Europe on Sustainability Reporting

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As discussed in a previous article, the European Union is seeking to "bring competitiveness and climate goals together," and therefore launched a reform package—the Omnibus package—regarding sustainability reporting and...more

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SEC Solicits Public Comment on Definition of “Foreign Private Issuer”

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a concept release on June 4, 2025, seeking feedback on whether the SEC should amend the definition of “foreign private issuer” (FPI). In the release, the SEC asks whether...more

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SEC Invites Feedback to Foreign Private Issuer Eligibility Rules

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On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Concept Release, seeking public feedback on whether the nearly half-a-century-old definition of foreign private issuer (FPI) and the reporting...more

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EC call for evidence for the revision of SFDR

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The European Commission (EC) has published a call for evidence to inform the revision of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which is planned for Q4 2025. The focus of the review will be to address burdens...more

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The EU Grand Plan to Cut Red Tape

On February 26, the European Commission released a series of key proposals and communications to reshape the European Union’s (EU) regulatory framework. Alongside the overall framework communication Clean Industrial Deal, the...more

White & Case LLP

The Mexican Banking and Securities Commission (“CNBV”) publishes the Regulations Applicable to Simplified Issuers and Securities...

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On Monday, January 21, 2025, the Regulations Applicable to Simplified Issuers and Securities Subject to Simplified Registration (the "Regulations") were published following the amendment to the Securities Market Law ("LMV")...more

J.S. Held

2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: Sustainability Investments & Headwinds

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Sustainability continues to be a hot issue around the world. While many jurisdictions are creating additional frameworks in support of greater consideration of sustainability, others, most notably the US, are either dragging...more

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Approval of the Executive Regulations to the Egyptian Competition Law

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The Cabinet of Ministers in Egypt has recently approved the Executive Regulations accompanying the newly revised Egyptian Competition Law. This endorsement represents a pivotal phase in the legislative evolution that...more

Sullivan & Worcester

2024 Investment Adviser Regulatory and Compliance Annual Letter

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In 2024, investment advisers – those registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and those that file notices as exempt reporting advisers - will continue to feel the impact of the SEC’s recent rule...more

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Venture Capital Firms Face New Reporting Requirement With California Law

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Over three and a half years since the death of George Floyd spurred some members of the venture capital community to enact promises to increase their investments in diverse entrepreneurs, California has enacted legislation in...more

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Names and Claims – ESMA probes use of generic ESG terms in EU funds

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Yesterday, ESMA published a risk analysis report outlining the results of its disclosure study on ESG names and claims in the EU funds industry. ESMA utilised natural language processing ("NLP") techniques to analyse the...more

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SEC Adopts Amendments to the Investment Company Names Rule (Rule 35d-1)

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On September 20, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted amendments to Rule 35d-1[1] (the “Names Rule”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as well as amendments to certain...more

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An Early Glimpse into the SEC’s Private Funds Advisor Rule

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted the long awaited “Private Fund Adviser Rule” (the “PFA”). The proposed PFA was introduced on February 9, 2022 (“Proposed Rule”), and the SEC has been working with the...more

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ACRA and SGX RegCo Consult on Climate-Related Disclosure

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ACRA and SGX RegCo are consulting on recommendations for climate-related disclosure reporting for Singapore companies. The recommendations cover both listed and large non-listed companies. The requirement will be rolled out...more

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Form PF for Private Equity Funds

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On May 3, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to adopt certain amendments (Final Amendments) to Form PF reporting requirements. Form PF is a confidential, regulatory reporting form filed by SEC-registered...more

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