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International ESG co-head James Watson told IFLR that clients are increasingly seeking minute-by-minute ESG guidance as regulatory pressure mounts across Europe
Sustainability disclosures could become an even more important part of African capital markets transactions following an agreement between the African Development Bank and the IFRS Foundation
Investors are becoming more concerned about ensuring loan agreements hold borrowers to well-defined ESG targets, according to a UK survey
Cybersecurity isn't just about IT oversight — it's the backbone of governance in ESG policies for law firms
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rather than being seen solely as a burden, climate-related disclosures may represent an opportunity for proactive companies to secure a competitive advantage, say Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co. -
Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann provide a guide to the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosUnderstanding the differences between ESG investing and impact investing is increasingly important, say Diana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa, and Sofia Araújo Matias of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
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Sponsored by Ganado AdvocatesLuke Hili of Ganado Advocates notes a shift towards companies viewing ESG as a value strategy for long-term growth rather than just as a regulatory burden, and casts a spotlight on Maltese activity
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Sponsored by Lee and LiEddie Chan and Helen Hai-Ning Huang of Lee and Li report that Taiwan has made great strides with recent ESG policy initiatives, but add that further measures are needed to deter greenwashing
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAssunção Cristas, João Almeida Filipe, and Carolina Vaza of Vieira de Almeida consider the possible introduction of voluntary biodiversity credit schemes as a means of halting and reversing biodiversity loss
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAfter ratification of the first sustainable investment facilitation agreement, between the EU and Angola, Carla Gonçalves Borges, Mariana França Gouveia, and Assunção Cristas of Vieira de Almeida analyse ESG considerations in African states’ investment treaties
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Sponsored by VINT & Aletheia, Attorneys and ConsultantsESG considerations are becoming an increasingly important factor in investment decisions in Ghana. Lady-Ann Essuman, Ewurama Osam Tawiah, and Verissa Odame-Koranteng of VINT & Aletheia, Attorneys and Consultants explain why, and how, the new reality should be embraced
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Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra addresses the key questions concerning the new Swiss requirement for certain companies to provide annual reports on non-financial matters
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesWei Quan, Yipu Li, and Xun Li of Han Kun Law Offices report that China has made great strides in developing its green finance markets as the country strives for alignment with international standards
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Sponsored by City-Yuwa PartnersAs Japanese green bond issuance and investment continues to grow, Yasuyuki Kuribayashi of City-Yuwa Partners provides a comprehensive insight into the relevant guidelines
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosA number of lawsuits are pending against gaming concessionaires after clarification of whether they are jointly and severally liable for players’ deposits, say Bruno Almeida and Paulo Alves Teixeira of Riquito Advogados
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussAndreas Moll and Christian Schönfeld of Prager Dreifuss report that more than 500,000 legal entities are facing enhanced disclosure requirements and the introduction of a federal register of beneficial owners
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosAuthors from Morais Leitão analyse the wide-ranging standards enacted across the EU to encourage uniform and transparent sustainability reporting from companies
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados explain the expanded role of the company secretary in Macau and its relation to good corporate governance.
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Sponsored by AdvestraSandro Fehlmann and Valérie Bayard of Advestra examine the likely impact of increasing demand for sustainable investments, the implementation of the regulatory framework for financial services and financial institutions that entered into force in 2020, the merger of Credit Suisse and UBS, and the introduction of L-QIFs.
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co. highlight the international trend of litigants seeking to address adverse climate change impacts in court, and how businesses should prepare for the scrutiny.
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAssunção Cristas, Vanda Cascão and Miguel Ventura of VdA analyse the EU’s Taxonomy Regulation, assessing its potentially transformative ESG requirements as well as its shortcomings.
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the anti-greenwashing rules introduced by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority
In-house counsel should proactively gear up for impending shifts in how enforcers scrutinise environmental claims for products in the EU
The EU's groundbreaking law shines a harsh spotlight on businesses with weak deforestation and timber policies
The European Commission’s proposal will provide belt and braces for human rights and environmental due diligence in Europe
IFLR examines the SEC’s latest proposals to enhance climate disclosures and combat greenwashing across the US investment management industry
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the Commission’s proposal on climate disclosures for issuers, for which the comment period will end on June 17
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how the framework compares with other taxonomies and what implementation challenges it will present
In our latest explainer, we take a closer look at the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which replaces the Non-Financial Reporting Directive
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how proposed changes will have implications for diversity, board governance and ESG
In IFLR’s latest primer, we look at the significance of the UK Stewardship Code and how recent changes will impact asset management
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Opinion: UK budget falls short on ESG
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Opinion: Law firm DEI programmes need thorough audits in 2024
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Opinion: more urgency needed over SEC climate disclosure rule
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Opinion: client demand pushes law firms to demonstrate ESG credentials
Requests for proposals seeking sustainability details are on the rise, requiring firms to disclose their carbon emissions -
Greenhushing: damned if you do, damned if you don’t
Due to inconsistent ESG regulations across the EU, asset managers are being discreet about marketing sustainable funds
Lawyers from across Europe gathered in London to celebrate legal excellence in deal-making, cross-border investment and regulation
The first of five global awards took place in Hong Kong to celebrate legal innovation across the Asia-Pacific region
IFLR is delighted to reveal the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals for the 2022 edition of its Europe Awards.
IFLR is delighted to announce all the winning deals, teams and individuals of its 22nd annual Europe Awards