The EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation will more clearly distinguish between ESG and non-ESG investments in a bid to push for a greener economy
Recent changes made to insider list rules and PDMR dealings under the Market Abuse Regulation are the first signs of a difference in approach between the UK and the EU
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
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
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 will look like
During IFLR’s recent Capital Markets Forum an expert panel spoke about how ESG is shaking up the market and how significant gaps must still be addressed
As countries advance their digital payments systems, experts debate whether data privacy really exists or is something that can be designed into the system
As companies try to navigate the unchartered waters of vaccination, unexpected data privacy concerns are bringing new challenges across the EU and the UK
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
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
The landmark taxonomy published by the EU Commission reveals rules on sustainable investment, but key environmental and social issues are still awaiting finalisation
