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Employment and pensions

UK chancellor unveils reforms to 'prime' UK pensions to boost growth

An interim report and two new consultations spell major change
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

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

UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice

New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'
Future-proofing supply chains

Sustainable supply chains drive international success, GC summit hears

Global compliance will continue to get more complicated for international businesses and their GCs
Regulatory Outlook

Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

Commission proposes 12 month delay to EU Deforestation Regulation | Where next for UK green consumer finance? | Guidelines to
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

Select committee publishes report on the impact of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 | European Parliament approves Regulation on forced
Regulatory and compliance

Modern Slavery Act 2015: UK select committee calls for urgent reforms

UK legislation criticised for falling behind global standards on risks in supply chains and corporate reporting
Financial Services

Where next for UK green consumer finance?

The search is on for market solutions, from property-linked finance to consumer credit reform
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | October 2024

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

International Funds Focus Quarterly | October 2024

Regulatory developments for fund managers in the UK and across Europe
Regulatory and compliance

Commission proposes one-year delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation

Following numerous calls for postponement, a 12-month delay to implementation has been proposed
Energy and Utilities

Harnessing the breeze: co-location could unlock the potential of UK onshore wind

Co-location offers an opportunity to boost the drive towards net zero and innovative ways to maximise efficiency