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In our previous alert The FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Labelling Regime (SDR): A Flexible Regime for UK Private Fund Managers, we examined the final framework under policy statement PS23/16, on...more
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority published a consultation paper on April 23, 2024 on the possibility of extending the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and labeling regime to portfolio management firms. Responses to...more
In a wave of SEC rulemaking this past year, representing a “new world order” event akin to Dodd-Frank, the SEC has provided itself with a fresh set of tools to increase regulatory and enforcement scrutiny on private funds....more
The AIFMD contains numerous ongoing obligations that apply to sponsors and funds long after fundraising has completed. As part of our AIFMD refresher series, this article summarises one of the key AIFMD ongoing requirements...more
Recently, we have been witnessing a trend among institutional investors of preferring investment funds that take ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations into account. ESG considerations lead to investments...more
At a minimum, responsible tech is the active consideration of the potential unintended consequences and negative impacts of technology on individuals, society and the environment, and the proactive mitigation of these...more
As ESG statements fall under increasing scrutiny, sponsors should aim for consistent and accurate messaging, as well as robust ESG strategies. Regulatory drivers and stakeholder demands have put environmental, social,...more
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are playing an increasingly important role in M&A transactions. In any given deal, however, it can be challenging to assess ESG factors, to perform ESG due diligence,...more
The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which entered into force in January 2023, marks a new era for ESG reporting across Europe (and globally). CSRD is the latest in a wave of new rules...more
PE firms face growing regulatory and litigation risks from greenwashing claims as they navigate a fragmented anti-greenwashing landscape. Amid concerns of exaggerated or misleading sustainability claims, the UK Financial...more
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Q. How does PAG manage ESG at the fund management level? Jonathan Tong: PAG is an alternative investment firm focused on Asia Pacific. I joined last year, and I sit at group level, providing support on a wide range of ESG...more
In this episode, the first in our three-part EU ESG Considerations for Beginners miniseries, Akin Gump financial regulatory partner Ezra Zahabi looks at the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and what it means...more
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The inauguration of Joe Biden as President of the United States has set in motion a number of significant policy changes. In this panel discussion, our U.S. legal and policy specialists shared their insights on what our...more
Considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when making an investment is no longer solely the province of “impact-first” investors—those who prioritize social or environmental impact above return on...more
Traditional energy funds that target investments in fossil fuel industries continue to face strong and increasing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) pressures, especially from institutional and European-based...more
Increasing interest in ESG issues presents an opportunity for sponsors to re-evaluate their existing ESG strategies. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented challenges for private equity firms and their...more
In recent years environmental, social and governance ("ESG") factors have become a key discussion point within asset management, with many managers now incorporating ESG considerations within their investment processes. One...more