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German Federal Government Adopts Draft CSRD Implementation Act

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The draft represents the next step in transposing the CSRD into national law. On 24 July 2024, the German Federal Government adopted the governmental draft of the Act implementing the EU Directive on Sustainability...more

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Italian 2024 budget law - Allen & Overy

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The Budget Law extends the applicability of the Italian participation exemption regime (Italian PEX) to companies and trade entities which are resident in an EU or EEA member State (that allows an adequate exchange of...more

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EU Sustainable Finance Legislative Impact on Private Funds: Overview Guide - June 2023

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The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is a European regulation that has applied directly in the EU (and EEA countries) since March 2021. The aim of the SFDR is to provide harmonised disclosure requirements,...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Estonia (Updated)

1. Types of business entities - The most common types of companies in Estonia are the public limited liability company ("AS") and the private limited liability company ("OÜ"). The OÜ may be compared to a closed...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In The Czech Republic (Updated)

ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS ENTITY IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC - 1. Types of business entities - Investors may choose from the following forms of corporate structure: - Limited liability company - Joint-stock company -...more

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Roadmap to Sustainable Investing: UK Government proposals for a green finance rulebook - with an industry call to action to help...

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Building on its ambition to develop the UK as an international centre for green finance, as first set out in its 2019 Green Finance Strategy, the Government has published its Roadmap to Sustainable Investing. There are four...more

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Primary Market Bulletin No.33

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Primary Market Bulletin No.33 (PMB No.33) featuring Brexit-related changes for EEA audit firms, details of their new online portal for submitting major shareholdings...more

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ESG: European Regulators Confirm Approach to SFDR Compliance from 10 March 2021

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have published a Supervisory Statement to clarify the application of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) in anticipation of the requirements applying in the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

ESG Rules: Will the UK Align With the EU?

The focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues grew considerably in 2020, in part due to significant regulatory developments. Takeaways - Financial services businesses and other UK companies will still...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Latvia (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - Foreign investors may choose from the types of business entities: - Limited liability company - Joint stock company - Individual merchant - General partnership - Limited...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Estonia (Updated)

1. Types of business entities - The most common types of companies in Estonia are the public limited liability company ("AS") and the private limited liability company ("OÜ"). The OÜ may be compared to a closed...more

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ESMA reminds UK investment market of the MiFID II reverse solicitation rules

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ESMA has issued a stark reminder that reverse solicitation, where it can be used, has to be carefully managed and documented, and is an area of regulatory scrutiny and focus. This short note also takes stock on the EU27...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Czech Republic (Updated)

1. Types of business entities Investors may choose from the following forms of corporate structure: - Limited liability company - Joint-stock company - Limited liability partnership - General partnership -...more

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New ESG Requirements Impacting the Financial Services Industry

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In March 2021, a new European Union regime on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial sector will come into force. The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation 2019/2088 (“SFDR”) contains rules regarding...more

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Establishing A Business Entity In Austria (Updated)

1. Introduction - In principle any national citizen or foreign national is allowed to establish a business in Austria. A company is defined as a partnership of at least two persons (exceptions for limited liability...more

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Overview of the EU Shareholder Rights Directive II

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What is the law? Directive (EU) 2017/828 (“SRD II”), amending the Shareholder Rights Directive (2007/36/EC), came into force on 9 June 2017 [link]. SRD II introduced new transparency obligations on “institutional...more

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European ESG Disclosure Requirements for Asset Managers

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A new European regime on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial sector will come into force from March 2021, after first being announced in 2018 during the European Commission’s Action Plan on Sustainable...more

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ESG Snapshot: Overview of the ESG Driven Amendments to AIFMD and the UCITS Directive

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What is the law/regulation? As part of a number of regulatory initiatives being implemented in the European Union, under its action plan for financing sustainable growth, proposed amendments to AIFMD  and the UCITS Directive...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Czech Republic (Updated)

1. Types of business entities - Investors may choose from the following forms of corporate structure: • Limited liability company • Joint-stock company • Limited liability partnership • General partnership •...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Austria (Updated)

1. Introduction - In principle any national citizen or foreign national is allowed to establish a business in Austria. A company is defined as a partnership of at least two persons (exceptions for limited liability...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Latvia

1. Types of Business Entities - Foreign investors may choose from the types of business entities: • Limited liability company • Joint stock company • Individual merchant • General partnership • Limited liability...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Estonia

1. Types of business entities - The most common types of companies in Estonia are the public limited liability company ("AS") and the private limited liability company ("OÜ"). The OÜ may be compared to a closed...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest, Featuring Articles on FINRA Rule 4210, CFTC, Brexit and ESMA

BROKER-DEALER - Postponement of Margin Rules for Covered Agency Transactions Under FINRA Rule 4210 - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is filing a rule change (SR-FINRA-2019-005) with the Securities and...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing A Business Entity In Austria

1. Introduction - In Austria, any national citizen or foreign national is, in principle, allowed to establish a business. A company is defined as a partnership of at least two persons (exceptions for limited liability...more

Hogan Lovells

Corporate News - February 2017

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A monthly newsletter covering topics of interest in the field of UK corporate law including mergers and acquisitions, listed companies, equity capital markets, corporate governance and general company law. ...more

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