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Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 15 July 2024

UK financial regulator issues more sustainability information and European authorities recommend SFDR adjustments
Financial Services

Where do the FCA and Bank of England stand on AI guidelines in last year's white paper?

Financial services have an idea of regulators' pre-election approach to AI but will want clarity under the new government
Dispute resolution

English Court of Appeal narrows scope of exemption to money laundering for 'adequate consideration'

Clarification overturns status quo and affects firms' approach to compliance and supply-chain due diligence
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | July 2024

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Energy and Utilities

'Wind of change': Labour government lifts de facto ban on onshore wind in the UK

The swift move indicates a strong early commitment to the green economy and to reform of the UK's planning system
Life Sciences and Healthcare

From hemp to highs: an overview of cannabis and CBD legislation across Europe

What are the key differences and overlaps across the European regulatory frameworks?
Financial Services

UK financial services firms weigh up legal and practical strategies for AML compliance

With anti-money laundering a top priority for the Financial Conduct Authority, what are the issues facing UK firms?
Financial Services

UK Financial Conduct Authority pushes through with landmark prosecution of 'finfluencers'

Businesses using 'finfluencers' to plug unauthorised financial promotions online face a reality check
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

How global businesses can gain first mover advantage with natural capital

Businesses should consider their supply chains in the light of the currently voluntary TNFD disclosure framework on their impact on
UK General Election

What does the UK general election 2024 mean for digital and data policy and the TMC sector?

What we know so far on what the main political parties would do if they win power on 4 July
UK General Election

What can the retail and consumer sector expect from the next UK government?

Competing priorities for the next government – the future of the high street, business rates, food advertising and the new
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

UK general election 2024: environmental law aspects | Government launches survey for post-implementation review of Habitats Regulations | Council adopts