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Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | Regulatory Outlook November 2023

No mention of Modern Slavery Bill left in the King's Speech - unlikely to feature before the next election
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 8 November 2023

The future of the UK regime for asset management, assessment of value requirements, liquidity management rules, and more
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, Social and Governance | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

Government calls for evidence on Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions | Law Society guidance on climate risk governance and greenwashing
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | Regulatory Outlook October 2023

EU Parliament Joint Committees adopt report on prohibiting products made with forced labour
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Law Society of England and Wales provides guidance on climate risk governance and greenwashing risks

Guidance highlights importance of being aware of climate-related risks and ESG when advising boards
Corporate

UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receives Royal Assent | 10 things you need to know about the corporate transparency and limited partnership reforms

Fundamental changes include ID verification for company directors and beneficial owners, restrictions on the use of corporate directors and increased
Competition, antitrust and trade

Collaborating on ESG: the UK's CMA publishes Green Agreements Guidance

Businesses will have more certainty on how to structure and deliver green collaborations and comply with competition law
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

UK ad and competition watchdogs take action against 'greenwashing' hydrogen claims

Businesses and advertisers in the UK are under increased scrutiny from regulators for inaccurate green advertising claims
Financial Services

UK regulator's diversity and inclusion proposals set to shake up financial services

D&I measures proposed by the FCA intend 'to support healthy work cultures, reduce groupthink and unlock talent'
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

Directive to empower consumers for the green transition: Council of the European Union and Parliament reach a provisional agreement |
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

European Sustainability Reporting Standards | UK Sustainability Disclosure Standards | Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures publishes final disclosure framework