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
/ Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Discussion Draft ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
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
/ Asset Management ,
Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
G7 ,
Green Finance ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Sustainable Finance ,
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) ,
Taxonomy ,
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
/ AIFM ,
Asset Management ,
Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Reporting ,
Financial Statements ,
Information Reports ,
Listing Rules ,
Sustainable Finance ,
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) ,
UK
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
1/14/2021
/ AIFM ,
AIFMD Passport ,
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) ,
Corporate Governance ,
EU ,
EU Passport ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
MiFID II ,
Private Placements ,
Reverse Solicitation ,
Trade Agreements ,
UK
The European Commission (the Commission) has published its long-awaited Consultation on AIFMD. It covers a range of subjects, under the broad headings of authorisation/scope, investor protection, international relations,...more
Welcome to our Funds First Update: a snapshot of some of the main developments and upcoming changes that we think will be of interest to fund managers, fund investors and to the funds sector as a whole. Despite the...more
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
Under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (“SMCR”), firms are required to identify and report to the FCA any instances of disciplinary action taken in relation to conduct that would amount to a breach of one of the...more
2/10/2020
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Banking Sector ,
Blockchain ,
Bribery ,
Cartels ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) ,
Insurance Industry ,
Payment Systems ,
Risk Management ,
SMCR ,
Technology ,
UK ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
Welcome to our Funds First Update. In this briefing we set out an overview of some of the main developments and upcoming changes that we think will be of impact to fund managers, fund investors and to the funds sector as a...more
2/6/2020
/ Alternative Investment Funds ,
Anti-Corruption ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Asset Management ,
Corporate Governance ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Fund Managers ,
Senior Managers ,
SMCR ,
UK Brexit
Welcome to our Funds First Update. Whilst a lot of focus at present is on Brexit and the uncertainties surrounding that process, there have been a great many other developments in the past few months that are of relevance to...more
2/28/2019
/ Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Capital Gains ,
Corporate Governance ,
EU ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Investment Funds ,
Liquidity Coverage Ratio ,
MiFID II ,
MLD5 ,
Packaged Retail And Insurance-Based Investment Products (PRIIPS) ,
SMCR ,
UK ,
UK Brexit