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Regulatory and compliance

New UK advertising guidance as ASA proposes to actively investigate green disposal claims in 2024

Research by the ASA gives insight into consumer beliefs about the veracity of claims and understanding of terms used
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

How to avoid greenwashing risk in the European real estate sector

As sustainability becomes an integral part of developing and managing property, the possibility of a claim of greenwashing is now
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | December 2023

Greenwashing, SDR, sustainability finance framework, fund disclosure rules and more
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

How UK and EU regulators plan to hold financial service providers accountable for greenwashing

What can providers do to mitigate the risk of accusations of greenwashing as regulatory focus on ESG-related claims tightens?
Financial Services

UK's FCA lays down rules for sustainability disclosure requirements and investment labels

What will the new regime look like and what steps should firms consider taking at this stage?
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2023

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

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

FCA review finds firms need to do more to embed ‘Guiding Principles’ for ESG and sustainable investment funds | CFA
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