Monthly Webcast – 2021 Materials
December 2021
- Slides
- UK FCA Confirms New Rules to Remove Barriers to Listing
- IOSCO Calls for Oversight of ESG Ratings and Data Product Providers
- New Global Initiatives Aim to Consolidate Climate and Sustainable Finance
November 2021
- Slides
- FCA Launches Discussion on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Product Labels
- FSOC Issues Recommendations on Climate-Related Financial Risk
- UK Net Zero Strategy: Understanding the Impact on Key Sectors
- TCFD Releases New Guidance on Climate-Related Metrics, Targets, and Transition Plans
- UK Government Releases Roadmap to Sustainable Investing
- President Biden Presents a Roadmap for Mitigating the Climate Crisis
- Court of Appeal Takes Expansive View of Regulated “Arranging” Activities
- GLI Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation 2022 – UK
October 2021
September 2021
- Slides
- FCA Proposes Enhanced Disclosures on Diversity and Inclusion for Listed Companies
- FCA Business Plan 2021/22: Firms Should Expect a More Assertive FCA
- FCA Seeks to Improve Quality of ESG Fund Disclosures
- IOSCO Consults on Regulation of ESG Data and Ratings Providers
- FCA Consults on Post-Brexit Changes to PRIIPS Regulation
- HM Treasury Initiates Post-Brexit Review of the UK’s AML and CTF Regime
- ESMA Statement Warns on Payment for Order Flow
- UK to Adopt a New SPAC Listing Regime From 10 August 2021
- ESMA Publishes Guidance on SPACs
- NFTs 101: The Basics of Non-Fungible Tokens, and Beyond
July 2021
- Slides
- UK Regulators Launch Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion
- HM Treasury Consults on UK Wholesale Markets Reform
- FCA Seeks to Extend Climate-Related Disclosures for Listed Companies
- FCA Proposes New Climate-Related Disclosure Regime
- Climate (and ESG) Risk: The Growing Focus on Board Accountability
- Taskforce Proposes New Approach to Financial Regulation in the UK
June 2021
- Slides
- FCA Proposes New Consumer Duty
- ESG Disclosure Landscape for Banks and Capital Markets in Europe
May 2021
- Slides
- FCA Consults on Rule Changes to Accommodate SPACs
- FCA Consults on Changes to UK MiFID Conduct and Organisational Requirements
- Second FCA Consultation on New Prudential Regime for Investment Firms
- The European Commission Unveils New Sustainable Finance Package
- EBA Consults on Prudential Disclosures on ESG Risks
April 2021
- Slides
- ESG and Cryptocurrency: Considerations for Market Participants
- Private Bank Briefing – March 2021
- CFTC Takes Action With New Climate Risk Unit
- ESG Disclosures Under the EU Taxonomy Regulation and CRR: Latest Developments
- NFTs: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Hottest Crypto Craze
- FCA Confirms Dates for Cessation of LIBOR Benchmarks
March 2021
- Slides
- Independent Review Provides Recommendations for Improving UK Listing Regime
- FCA Publishes Review of Asset Managers’ Implementation of MiFID II Product Governance Rules
- Implementing Technology Change — Successes and Pitfalls in Financial Services
- UK to Regulate Buy-Now-Pay-Later Market
February 2021
- Slides
- UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner Publishes Recommendations for the Financial Industry
- Organisational Culture and Conduct