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Financial Services
Portfolio managers will be covered by the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements
The UK regulator proposes to apply a similar approach in the near future to portfolio managers as for fund managers
Regulatory Outlook
Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024
TPT publish sector-specific guidance | European Parliament adopts directive on delaying European sustainability reporting standards | UK competition regulator issues
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024
European Parliament adopts new certification framework for carbon removals | European Parliament adopts position on soil monitoring directive | EU
ESG, sustainability and responsible business
EU strengthens its arsenal in fight against environmental crime
Revised legislation brings in 'qualified' offences to criminalise serious environmental damage and replaces the 2008 law
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
What is natural capital and what does it mean for investors and lenders in the UK and Europe?
While some natural capital-related regulatory requirements may currently only be voluntary, or not yet catch financial institutions, there may be
Corporate
Delay in new statutory powers for UK Financial Reporting Council leads to postponement of planned headcount increase
Absence of legislation to expand its remit means FRC will instead focus on a year of consolidation to prioritise its
Financial Services
International Funds Legal Update | 28 March 2024
HNWI statement déjà vu, FCA reviews, guidance on climate-related disclosures and updates to asset management legislation
Regulatory Outlook
Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024
House of Lords Committee publishes call for evidence on Modern Slavery Act 2015 | Political agreement reached on Forced Labour
Regulatory Outlook
Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024
BNG requirements for small sites come into effect from April 2024 | Extended producer responsibility for packaging waste: reporting changes
Regulatory and compliance
District Court of Amsterdam declares green claims of KLM misleading and unlawful
First Dutch greenwashing case brought in a class action on the legality of advertising statements
Financial Services
International Funds Legal Update | 19 March 2024
The UK regulator explains its priorities and expectations while the EU amends rules governing investment firms
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive gets through vote from Council of the EU
After extensive negotiations, the Council of the European Union has finally agreed on a watered-down version of the directive
