In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in green products and the promotion of sustainable objectives across the financial services industry. For example, we have seen much discussion of green loans, green...more
2/13/2024
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Greenwashing ,
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Welcome to Banking Bites! This is our short summary flagging some key developments in your sector that we hope will inform your activities in your market....more
10/21/2022
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Russia ,
UK
On 3 November 2021 the FCA published a discussion paper (DP) seeking views on how best to introduce Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for certain asset managers and FCA-regulated asset owners, as well as a...more
11/5/2021
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Financial Reporting ,
Product Labels ,
SFDR ,
Sustainability ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
Sustainable Finance ,
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) ,
UK
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
10/22/2021
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Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
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G7 ,
Green Finance ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Sustainable Finance ,
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) ,
Taxonomy ,
UK
At our recent Funds First webinar we shared some technical and market issues and updates on a selection of key developments of impact for real estate funds. Our discussion covered the Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF) , the...more
9/27/2021
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Regulatory Requirements ,
REIT ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
Sustainable Finance ,
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) ,
UK
The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation (CP21/17) on climate-related financial disclosures and guidance for UK asset managers, UK life insurers and FCA-regulated pension providers. Consistent with the...more
6/25/2021
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Asset Management ,
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Reporting ,
Financial Statements ,
Information Reports ,
Listing Rules ,
Sustainable Finance ,
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) ,
UK
The current investment landscape presents an opportunity to align operating, legal and governance approaches to ensure long-term value through sustainable business conduct. Firms who implement their commitment to...more