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Europe: UK FCA Plans to Streamline UK Sustainability Reporting

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Following a multi-firm review of sustainability reporting, the FCA has announced that it is considering how to streamline and enhance the UK’s sustainability reporting framework by simplifying disclosures, easing unnecessary...more

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Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - August 2025

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Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in ESG. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business decisions....more

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UK FCA Findings on Climate Reporting Under the TCFD Regime

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings from its multi-firm review of climate reporting by asset managers, life insurers and FCA-regulated pension providers under the Taskforce on Climate-related...more

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Securitisation Regulatory Update: UK Regulator Consults on Reforms to Deferred Payment Credit (Buy Now Pay Later)

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On 14 July 2025, the FSMA (Regulated Activities etc) (Amendment) Order 2025 (the "DPC Legislation") brought unregulated deferred payment credit ("DPC") within the UK Financial Conduct Authority's ("FCA") remit. According to...more

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FCA Publishes Its Findings On TCFD Climate Reporting Following A Multi-firm Review

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On August 6, the UK Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") released its findings following a multi-firm review of climate reporting by asset managers, life insurers and FCA-regulated pension providers....more

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ESG Focus: UK/EU/International ESG regulation monthly round-up – July 2025

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Though it has been a little quieter this month, there are still ongoing developments in relation to the EU omnibus simplification package, including the anticipated “quick fix” for companies currently reporting under the...more

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UK Corporate Briefing - August 2025

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Welcome to the Corporate Briefing, where we review the latest developments in UK corporate law that you need to know about. ...more

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The UK consults on its draft Sustainability Reporting Standards

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What do businesses need to know, and how can they prepare? Introduction - On June 25, 2025, the UK government initiated a consultation (the Consultation) on the exposure draft of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards...more

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FSB update on progress under 2021 roadmap on climate-related risks

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published its 2025 progress report on the implementation of its 2021 Climate Roadmap. The report provides a factual overview of progress made across four key areas: disclosures, data,...more

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The UK’s New Sustainability Reporting Consultations – FAQs for US-based Multinationals

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Many US-based multinationals are required to comply with current UK climate disclosure requirements. Last month during London Climate Action Week, the UK launched three consultations on sustainability reporting, which are...more

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Sustainability reconfiguration in the EU and the UK—recent highlights

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The sustainability regulatory landscape in Europe is reconfiguring at a rapid rate. Amid heightened anti-ESG sentiments emanating from some quarters, the UK and EU are each working to slash businesses’ regulatory burdens by...more

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A Closer Look at the Proposed UK Office of the Whistleblower Bill

In December 2024, the UK introduced new legislation aimed at reforming its whistleblowing framework. If passed, it could significantly change how organizations manage internal reports and disclosures....more

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UK Government consults on measures to support UK sustainable finance

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The UK Government's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has published a series of three consultations on proposals to help UK-regulated financial institutions and large companies to develop climate transition plans. The...more

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UK consultation: Exposure draft of UK Sustainability Reporting Standards: UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2

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On 25 June 2025, the UK Department for Business and Trade published a consultation on the exposure draft of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards: UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2. The consultation seeks views on draft UK...more

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ESG Focus: UK/EU/International ESG regulation monthly round-up – June 2025

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EU Omnibus updates and dates for your diary: With negotiations continuing at both European Parliament and Council of the European Union level, final agreement on the omnibus proposals for sustainability reporting and due...more

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UK Expands Whistleblower Protections to Bolster Sanctions Enforcement

On June 26, 2025, the UK government brought into force the Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order 2025 (the “2025 Amendment”), marking a notable development in the UK government’s sanctions...more

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UK Equity Capital Markets Insights — July 2025

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As noted in the April edition of this newsletter, the FCA consulted in February 2024 and November 2024 on proposed measures to update and streamline its enforcement guide and to increase transparency in how it goes about...more

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Recent Developments for UK PLCs - July 2025

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On 5 June 2025, the GC100 and Investor Group published an updated version of their Directors’ Remuneration Reporting Guidance. This revision reflects evolving best practices and incorporates changes introduced by the...more

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Government Sets Out Next Steps for UK Sustainability Reporting Framework

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The package of consultations covers UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, transition plans, and assurance of sustainability-related disclosures....more

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ESG in 2025: A Midyear Review

In this article, we reflect on key trends in ESG over the first half of 2025 and look ahead at what to watch in the second half of 2025. We analyse developments, including the following major themes: - EU Omnibus Proposals...more

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UK SRS vs. ISSB: What You Need to Know About the Key Differences

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On June 25, the UK Government published Exposure Drafts of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), based on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and S2)...more

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FCA publishes final rules on UK PISCES sandbox arrangements

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final policy statement PS25/6, accompanied by a press release, setting out the final rules for the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES)...more

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Recent Developments for UK PLCs June 2025

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On 3 June 2025, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published the UK Stewardship Code 2026. The new Code, effective from 1 January 2026, aims to foster long-term sustainable value creation and improve engagement quality...more

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Crack the Code: A guide to the UK Stewardship Code 2026

On 3 June 2025, the Financial Reporting Council (“FRC”) published its new UK Stewardship Code 2026 (the “Code”). The voluntary Code applies to asset managers, asset owners and services providers with the aim of providing...more

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AIFMD Annual Report Deadline Approaching

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Both EU and non-EU fund managers marketing a fund in the EU or the UK (either under an EU marketing passport or the relevant national placement regimes) are required to prepare an AIFMD-compliant annual report within six...more

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