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

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:05:32 +0000

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An interim report and two new consultations spell major change

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ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:40:05 +0000

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

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

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:55:34 +0000

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New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'

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Sustainable supply chains drive international success, GC summit hears

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:56:12 +0000

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

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Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:09:13 +0000

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Select committee publishes report on the impact of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 | European Parliament approves Regulation on forced labour products

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Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:09:13 +0000

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Commission proposes 12 month delay to EU Deforestation Regulation | Where next for UK green consumer finance? | Guidelines to take effect on the use of ESG or sustainability-related terms in fund names

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

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:15:01 +0000

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

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Where next for UK green consumer finance?

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:33:28 +0100

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The search is on for market solutions, from property-linked finance to consumer credit reform

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ESG Knowledge Update | October 2024

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:20:35 +0100

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

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International Funds Focus Quarterly | October 2024

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:38:04 +0100

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Regulatory developments for fund managers in the UK and across Europe

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

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:51:49 +0100

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

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

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:34:11 +0100

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

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What practical issues are holding back green consumer finance in the UK?

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:21:00 +0100

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Robust consumer protections for unsecured lending can pose problems, while mortgages are far from a perfect solution

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What's holding back UK green consumer finance? A financial services perspective

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:42:55 +0100

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What is green finance, why is it needed and what are the challenges?

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Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Commission publishes FAQs on CSRD | Calls for EU to delay EUDR implementation | Temporary flexibility on new Sustainability Disclosure Requirement rules

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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Nature Restoration: Regulation implemented in the EU | Further guidance on the Biodiversity Net Gain scheme | BNG requirements do not apply retrospectively to planning applications

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Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Summer call to action | Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive published in Official Journal

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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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The King's Speech: Environment and Sustainability aspects | Court confirms nutrient neutrality and Habitats Regulations assessment requirements apply to discharge of planning conditions | Nature-related litigation: emerging trends

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Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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First reporting obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive | Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive published in Official Journal | EU Deforestation Regulation – preparing for December 2024

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Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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UK general election 2024: ESG aspects | Council adopts formal position on Green Claims Directive | Council adopts EU Nature Restoration Law

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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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

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Modern Slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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What do the manifestos say about modern slavery?

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ESG Knowledge Update | June 2024

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:34:17 +0100

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

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Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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European Parliament adopts position on forced labour regulation | Modern Slavery Act 2015: statement registry updated | Regulations to eradicate modern slavery in NHS supply chains to be delayed by general election

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Portfolio managers will be covered by the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

Tue, 21 May 2024 10:34:26 +0100

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The UK regulator proposes to apply a similar approach in the near future to portfolio managers as for fund managers

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