As climate change issues and global uncertainty continue to pose significant challenges, Dentons’ ESG leadership team highlights why law firms need to start investing in ESG now to secure the future of their business and their clients long-term
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look the SEC’s recent decision to approve proposals by several US securities exchanges to list spot ether exchange traded funds
Recent developments from SEBI could be the start of a slew of measures to attract international companies to consider India as a secondary listing option
Institutional adoption of cryptoassets is expected to increase as exchange traded fund approvals pick up pace
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Sponsored by Zhong Lun Law FirmZhe Yu, Audry Li, William Qiu, and Carl Li, Zhong Lun Law Firm
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsThe key components of a business-friendly environment are in place in France and present an opportunity for further Chinese investment, say Raphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, and Hubert Bazin of LPA-CGR avocats
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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.
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Sponsored by HomburgerA Swiss Federal Council report containing recommendations on improving financial market stability requires further evaluation, including with respect to the design of future additional tier 1 capital instruments, say Stefan Kramer, Benedikt Maurenbrecher, and Daniel Hulmann of Homburger
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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 Latham & WatkinsHeiko Gotsche, Christina Mann, and Nicole Kubalek, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Muşat & AsociaţiiRazvan Stoicescu, Musat & Asociatii
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersDavid Walker and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsRobert M Katz and Charles Ruck, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki, and Peter Blaschke, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsThe M&A market is adapting to a reviving economy in 2024, with dealmakers seeking legal counsel to prepare for regulatory intervention, valuation gaps, and cautious acquirors, say Nick Cline, Douglas Abernethy, and Catherine Campbell
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy, and Christian Roberts, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao, GSK Stockmann
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Philippe Seiler, and Raphael Annasohn, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersEzekiel Tuma, John Cunha, and Luis Cunha, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Zepos & YannopoulosStefanos Charaktiniotis, Danai Falkonaki, and Stathis Orfanoudakis, Zepos & Yannopoulos
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak, and Sara Makovec, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by IntegritesIllya Tkachuk, Vasyl Yurmanovych, and Inna Kostrytska, Integrites
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Sponsored by PunoLawJonathan P Serrano, Roberto T Santiago, Jr., and Crisela L Bernardino, PunoLaw
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PSiregran Sakuliampaiboon and Phanpicha Nityo, Weerawong C&P
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Patricia Lin, Cheng-Chieh Huang, and Derrick Yang, Lee and Li
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangSeung Jae Yoo, Gye-Jeong Kim and Sung Yun Kang of Kim & Chang review the ever-evolving regulatory landscape for crypto assets in Korea
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Sponsored by Stevenson, Wong & Co.Rodney Teoh of Stevenson, Wong & Co. outlines the security token offering landscape of Hong Kong, illustrating how issuers can maximise their fundraising potential
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Sponsored by DealHQ PartnersAs the financial services ecosystem in Nigeria continues its rapid development, DealHQ Partners provides a guide to the latest regulatory initiative regarding contactless payments
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Sponsored by Drew & NapierBenedict Teo, Tham Feei Sy and Yvette Fong of Drew & Napier draw on case law from Singapore and the UK in analysing the main legal difficulties for cryptocurrency stakeholders
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaWhile the economic outlook is a positive one for Portuguese businesses, Filipa Cotta and Catarina Carvalho Cunha of Vieira de Almeida find that pandemic hangovers are contributing to a predicted rise in corporate distress
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Luca Jagmetti and Thomas Rohde of Bär & Karrer discuss Switzerland’s restructuring and insolvency landscape for 2023 and beyond
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Sponsored by PotamitisVekrisAs Greece continues its recovery from the sovereign debt crisis, Konstantinos Rachianiotis and Vassilis Stergiou of PotamitisVekris report a heavy restructuring workload after substantial changes to the insolvency framework
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Sponsored by Llinks Law OfficesLlinks Law Offices explains why a revision of China’s bankruptcy regime is on the agenda amid a sharp rise in cases
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann illustrate the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsRaphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu and Hubert Bazin of LPA-CGR avocats report that China retains a strong business presence in France and identify several factors that point to a positive outlook for foreign investment
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by Muşat & AsociaţiiRazvan Stoicescu, Musat & Asociatii
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Sponsored by Alemán Cordero Galindo & LeeRita de la Guardia and Patricia Cordero, Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
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Sponsored by JipyongSung Taek Lim, Chang Wook Min and Hyun Chan Jung of Jipyong report on South Korea’s evolving approach to human rights regulation, and how domestic businesses have adapted.
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Tsuguhito Omagari and Andrea Ng, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by TrilegalClarence Anthony, Paulose M. Abraham and Tanuj Dayal, Trilegal
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak and Ana Bokalič, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Gillian Bourke, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and James Huang, Lee and Li
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSteven Brown and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Bae Kim & LeeHo Kyung Chang, Daniel Joonwu Park, Yeseung Jang, Alan Peumjoo Lee and Soo Bin Yang, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao, GSK Stockmann
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki and Peter Blaschke, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PVipavee Kaosala, Siregran Sakuliampaiboon and Punyisa Intarapracha, Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Ana Cláudia Rangel, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieJaime Trujillo Caicedo, Alexandra Montealegre and María Camila Vargas, Baker McKenzie
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsHeiko Gotsche, Christina Mann and Nicole Kubalek, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsRobert Katz and Charles Ruck, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsMore US buyers – and more buyer-friendly deal terms – are entering the seller-friendly UK market, although the picture is increasingly nuanced, say Joshua M. Dubofsky, Sam Newhouse, Jennifer N. Cadet, and Catherine Campbell
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersEzekiel Tuma, John Cunha and Brenda Ntambirweki, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados highlight Macau’s bold new proposals to overhaul its legal framework to better serve its banking industry
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Sponsored by Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global networkDanar Sunartoputra, Gregorius Pradana, and Putu Putra of Melli Darsa & Co., Indonesian member law firm of PwC global network, analyse the hurdles to allowing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in Indonesia as an alternative to traditional initial public offerings (IPOs), and highlight the need for a regulatory alignment
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieRob Mathews, Ben Bierwirth and James Tanner of Baker McKenzie consider the current state of primary debt financial products with international appeal in the leveraged or acquisition finance context
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannManuel Fernandez, Andreas Heinzmann, Hawa Mahamoud, and Valerio Scollo of GSK analyse the Luxembourg capital markets landscape and make the case for investment
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Sponsored by Chance Bridge Law FirmNing Zhu, Gang Hu, Guangzhe Xu, and Min Lin of Chance Bridge consider the impact of the revised Chinese Securities Law on voluntary and mandatory disclosure, liability for offences, and cross-border entities
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Sponsored by Udo Udoma & Belo-OsagieAuthors from Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie highlight trends, developments, topical challenges and issues, and key regulatory and market changes impacting the Nigerian financial and corporate markets
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Sponsored by MDR AdvogadosTiago Arouca Mendes, Paula Duarte Rocha and Ana Berta Mazuze of Morais Leitão discuss the risks of money laundering and the need to build the necessary environment for the fintech sector to thrive
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyAhmed Ramadan and Jirayr Habibian of Matouk Bassiouny examine the details and implications of Dubai’s new digital services legislation
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Luca Jagmetti, and Thomas Rohde of Bär & Karrer discuss the Swiss legal restructuring and insolvency regime
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Sponsored by RPC Premier LawBoey Swee Siang, Selina Toh, Suchitra Kumar, and Emerick Tan of RPC Premier Law examine how Singapore’s recently revised insolvency laws will support post-pandemic recovery
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoXenia Kalogirou of Elias Neocleous & Co discusses the liquidity management tools in collective investment schemes in Cyprus and the EU Commission’s proposals to amend AIFMD and the UCITS Directive
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados explain why usufruct over shares is a desirable option for shareholders
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuReona Okazaki of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains how disclosure practices for "Material Contracts in Management" may be revised in Japan, to give investors in companies more information.
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuHiroki Takano of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains the general treatment of contracts and claims under Japanese insolvency law
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann explain why the outlook for Chinese investment into Luxembourg continues to remain positive
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsRaphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA-CGR Avocats explain why the outlook for Chinese investment in France remains promising
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Paulo Teixeira of Riquito Advogados discuss the licensing of gaming promotion in the Macau SAR
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersLuky I Walalangi and Rendi Prahara Septiawedi of Walalangi & Partners discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by Indonesia’s carbon market
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerCyrill Diefenbacher and Ollin Söllner of Bär & Karrer discuss the changing landscape of crypto assets, particularly non-fungible tokens, and the Swiss taxes that the buying, holding, and selling of NFTs can trigger
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuYuichi Iteya of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu discusses the TSE’s reorganisation of five market segments into three, and the different listing requirements that companies must comply with
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Sponsored by WalkersIngrid Pierce, Jason Allison, Christine Ballantyne-Drewe and Jill Shaw of Walkers discuss how asset managers can overcome the challenges from a regulatory and an investor relations perspective in order to make sustainable investments
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersJeanne Elisabeth Donauw and Andhika Indrapraja of Walalangi & Partners discuss the rise of DFI companies, and the implications for registration and reporting as the regulating authorities seek to protect consumer data
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Sponsored by Davis Polk & WardwellDavis Polk partner and co-head of finance practice Jason Kyrwood and partner Scott Herrig discuss some of the latest broadly syndicated term loan B trends
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoXenia Kalogirou of Elias Neocleous & Co discusses the inducement rules for fund managers in Cyprus and the impact of restrictions on inducements for asset management
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Sponsored by Cyril Amarchand MangaldasRecord levels of household savings provide a great opportunity for green deposit schemes in India. Arjun Goswami, Ganesh Gopalakrishnan and Anmol Jain of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas explore how they can be promoted and regulated
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Sponsored by Shook Lin & BokWith regulations on ESG disclosure increasing, Joseph Chun, Andrea Ng and Kwah Chee Hian of Shook Lin & Bok discuss the impact on asset managers, the prospect of enhanced disclosures for ESG retail funds and the development of a green taxonomy in Singapore
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Sponsored by Yoon & YangAs awareness of the importance of ESG issues has grown, attention has turned to how to measure and evaluate their impact on companies. Seung-Kook Synn, Keun Woo Lee and Hee Yang of Yoon & Yang explain more
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co discuss the different business areas impacted by ESG concerns that should be addressed by directors in discharging their fiduciary duties
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Sponsored by Shin & KimKyung Hwa Moon, Soo Young Song and Christina Gee of Shin & Kim discuss the growing focus on ESG due diligence in deals in South Korea, the key issues to consider and the establishment of the K-Taxonomy
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Sponsored by JipyongProgress on business and human rights in the public sector in South Korea has been impressive but, as Sung Taek Lim and Chang Wook Min of Jipyong explain, further progress is needed in the private sector
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Nguyen Van Hai, Duong Nguyen and Dinh Hai Long of YKVN discuss recent initiatives to promote ESG best practices in Vietnam, including legislative and policy initiatives, the development of a new index and the launch of green bonds
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Sponsored by PwC IndonesiaFifiek Mulyana and Maurice Shawndefar of PwC Indonesia analyse the impact of the Indonesian Green Taxonomy and discuss how companies can respond to this regulatory change
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosLuís Roquette Geraldes and Miguel Dinis Lucas of Morais Leitão look at how the EU is moving towards transformative and innovative technologies
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Sponsored by MathesonSusanne McMenamin, Garret Farrelly and Tara Doyle of Matheson discuss the role of corporate governance in ESG and explain why boardrooms needs to be proactive, prepared and well-informed when it comes to successful ESG reporting
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosDiana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa and Sofia Araújo Matias of Morais Leitão outline the daunting challenges that fund managers face as a result of the increasing focus on sustainability and transparency
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Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra explains the measures Swiss enterprises will need to take to comply with the new ESG reporting and due diligence obligations
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosJoão Tiago Silveira and João Bernardo Silva of Morais Leitão explore the differences between the EU Parliament’s Draft and the Commission’s Draft on corporate sustainable due diligence to identify what to expect from the outcome of the EU’s legislative procedure
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Sponsored by Meysan PartnersTarek Yehya, Lama Abou Ali and Moayad AlSuwaidan of Meysan Partners explore the role of the corporate governance framework in ESG from a Kuwait perspective
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Sponsored byLine Berg Madsen and Peter Hedegaard Madsen of Poul Schmith explore how the new reporting obligations under Article 8 of the EU taxonomy regulation presents both legal challenges and commercial opportunities from a Danish perspective
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Irina Stoliarova of GSK Stockmann explain why sustainable finance is driving growth and development in Luxembourg’s fund industry and consider the challenges to overcome
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Sponsored by Maples GroupNiamh O’Shea and Ian Conlon of the Maples Group discuss how to overcome the twin difficulties of delays to implementation and lack of transparency and reporting standards for ESG data in the EU
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Sponsored by Arendt & MedernachNadia Bonnet of Arendt & Medernach and Antoine Peter of Arendt Regulatory & Consulting describe how the EU is leading the way in sustainable finance and consider the impact of the changes on fund managers
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Sponsored by PestalozziOliver Widmer and Manu Ferro of Pestalozzi discuss how the existing Swiss legal framework provides sufficient legal basis to issue, list and trade sustainable bonds
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