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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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European Parliament adopts new certification framework for carbon removals | European Parliament adopts position on soil monitoring directive | EU Environmental Crime Directive receives formal approval

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Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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TPT publish sector-specific guidance | European Parliament adopts directive on delaying European sustainability reporting standards | UK competition regulator issues fresh guidance on green collaborations for sustainability

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EU strengthens its arsenal in fight against environmental crime

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:59:31 +0100

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Revised legislation brings in 'qualified' offences to criminalise serious environmental damage and replaces the 2008 law

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What is natural capital and what does it mean for investors and lenders in the UK and Europe?

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:48:37 +0100

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While some natural capital-related regulatory requirements may currently only be voluntary, or not yet catch financial institutions, there may be merit in complying early

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Delay in new statutory powers for UK Financial Reporting Council leads to postponement of planned headcount increase

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:33:27 +0000

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Absence of legislation to expand its remit means FRC will instead focus on a year of consolidation to prioritise its core purpose

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International Funds Legal Update | 28 March 2024

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:36:55 +0000

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HNWI statement déjà vu, FCA reviews, guidance on climate-related disclosures and updates to asset management legislation

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Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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BNG requirements for small sites come into effect from April 2024 | Extended producer responsibility for packaging waste: reporting changes coming into force 1 April 2024 | CSDD gets through vote from Council of the EU

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Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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House of Lords Committee publishes call for evidence on Modern Slavery Act 2015 | Political agreement reached on Forced Labour Products Regulation | Update on regulations to eradicate modern slavery in NHS supply chains

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District Court of Amsterdam declares green claims of KLM misleading and unlawful

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:41:10 +0000

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First Dutch greenwashing case brought in a class action on the legality of advertising statements

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International Funds Legal Update | 19 March 2024

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:52:11 +0000

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The UK regulator explains its priorities and expectations while the EU amends rules governing investment firms

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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive gets through vote from Council of the EU

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:32:29 +0000

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After extensive negotiations, the Council of the European Union has finally agreed on a watered-down version of the directive

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The UK's SDR: which sustainability labels can fund managers use?

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:48:29 +0000

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Funds using labels will have a marketing advantage when raising capital from investors with sustainability mandates

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ESG Knowledge Update | February 2024

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:54:49 +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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The UK's SDR: how fund managers must provide sustainability information

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:27:28 +0000

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Fund managers must disclose sustainability information in a range of ways under the SDR: who needs to and how?

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Environmental, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Final vote on CSDD delayed | Two-year delay for certain sector specific standards under CSRD | Council adopts position on banning products made with forced labour

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International Funds Legal Update | 27 February 2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:44:09 +0000

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Further progress on the overseas funds regime and the arrival of the final AIFMD II text

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Greenwashing in UK financial services | Practical guidance for regulated firms on compliance with new anti-greenwashing rule

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:00:43 +0000

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New rule will come into effect from 31 May 2024 – what should firms be doing to prepare?

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UK Litigation Brief | January 2024

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:03:52 +0000

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Welcome to the latest edition of Osborne Clarke's Litigation Brief

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International Funds Legal Update | 19 January 2024

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:08:56 +0000

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Economic crime and transparency action, short-selling thresholds, prudential rules implementation, SDRs, and more

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What legal developments can businesses in the UK expect in 2024?

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:53:50 +0000

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Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law

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Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Greenwashing | UK Online Advertising Programme | 'Dark patterns'

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Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market | Eradicating modern slavery in UK government supply chains | Provisional agreement has been reached on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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Environment, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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FCA publishes Sustainability Disclosure Requirements | How UK and EU regulators plan to hold financial service providers accountable for greenwashing | Continuation of regulatory scrutiny of green claims

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

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:52:11 +0000

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Research by the ASA gives insight into consumer beliefs about the veracity of claims and understanding of terms used

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How to avoid greenwashing risk in the European real estate sector

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:26:25 +0000

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As sustainability becomes an integral part of developing and managing property, the possibility of a claim of greenwashing is now an important risk to manage

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