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EMIR 3.0: What are the high level changes on the horizon for derivative end users in the EU?

The European Parliament has recently approved the final EMIR texts, known as “EMIR 3.0” that were agreed between the Council of the EU and the European Parliament in February...

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Fostering integrity and trust in ESG ratings and data products providers – UK, Japan, Singapore and EU

The growth in size and influence of ESG ratings and data markets coupled with concerns about the transparency and credibility of ESG ratings and data products have led to IOSCO developing...

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Upcoming EMIR derivatives reporting changes: What you need to know

The updated reporting rules under EMIR for new and outstanding derivatives trades will apply from 29 April 2024 under EU EMIR and 30 September 2024 under UK EMIR. Key changes to the...

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Take-off for sustainability-linked derivatives with the new ISDA SLD Clause Library?

As the demand for derivatives linked to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals increases, parties are looking to sustainability-linked derivatives (SLDs) to assist them in meeting ...

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A new “world first” gold standard for EU green bonds

As part of the European Commission’s strategy for financing the transition to a sustainable economy, the EU has been debating for some time how best to put in place a regulatory...

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As the European Commission’s work programme 2024 sets out its plans to reduce administrative burdens, what is the UK doing?

Following the publication of the European Commission’s 2024 work programme and announcements from the UK Government, this article explores how both the UK and the EU are focusing on...

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ESMA statement on sustainability disclosure in prospectuses: some practical considerations

ESMA has issued a statement on sustainability disclosure in prospectuses issued under the EU Prospectus Regulation. Although the statement is directed to EU National Competent Authorities,...

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ESAP: A centralized 'data space' granting easy access to corporate information for investors

On 23 May 2023, the European Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on three proposals jointly creating the European Single Access Point (ESAP) as part of the...

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European Commission proposal on ESG rating activities

On 13 June 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation on the transparency and integrity of ESG rating activities, following concerns about the reliability,...

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