Update of ICMA’s green bond principles focused on transparency From setting the standards on what is green to defining material and achievable KPIs, the ICMA green bond principles have reached another step in their evolution By Natasha Teja June 10 2021
Passive investments put pressure on dual class shares The rise in strategies like index funds means that companies who opt for dual class shares lose out on capital flows as they are excluded from key indexes By Natasha Teja June 09 2021
UK taxonomy to avoid EU pitfalls Following on from the lead of the European Union or taking the lead on the global stage, it remains unclear the role that UK’s taxonomy will play and what it... By Natasha Teja June 07 2021
ESG continues to shake up the capital markets During IFLR’s recent Capital Markets Forum 2021 an expert panel spoke about how ESG is shaking up the market and how significant gaps must still be addressed By Natasha Teja June 03 2021
Vaccine passports bring unprecedented GDPR challenges As companies try to navigate the unchartered waters of vaccination, unexpected data privacy concerns are bringing new challenges across the EU and the UK By Natasha Teja May 21 2021
EU clamps down on foreign subsidies to promote competition In an effort to protect the integrity of its single market, the European Commission has proposed regulations to limit foreign companies from benefiting from EU funding By Natasha Teja May 13 2021
Germany tightens FDI regime but remains open to business Stricter amendments to Germany’s foreign direct investment regime have come into force but the country wants to ensure it remains an attractive place to operate By Natasha Teja May 10 2021
Slow but steady growth for SPACs in Europe Despite the continuing SPAC boom in the United States, Europe has seen slow uptake with companies choosing to stick to the more traditional route By Natasha Teja May 06 2021
EU Taxonomy Regulation still has missing pieces The landmark taxonomy published by the EU Commission reveals rules on sustainable investment, but key environmental and social issues are still awaiting finalisation By Natasha Teja May 03 2021
Saudi Arabia strengthens its banking sector The country has set a trend in the Middle East with its recent wave of banking consolidation By Natasha Teja April 29 2021
