Norway: Compliance

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Kapitalforvaltning – Compliance & ESG | Nytt EU-forbud kan stanse salg av produkter i Norge og EU over natten
Norwegian capital managers and their portfolio companies face new challenges as the EU's forced labor regulation comes into force in December 2027, potentially blocking market access for products containing components from high-risk countries like China. With the U.S. using forced labor as justification for punitive tariffs and China implementing counter-sanctions that restrict supply chain investigations, companies must urgently reassess their procurement strategies and compliance frameworks.
Norway Commercial
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Finansregulatorisk | European Green Bonds innføres i Norge – hva betyr det for norske obligasjonsutstedere?
The EU's regulation on European green bonds has been incorporated into the EEA Agreement, with Norway's Ministry of Finance proposing implementation into Norwegian law. This article examines what the regulation entails for companies considering issuing European green bonds, including taxonomy requirements, prospectus obligations, external verification processes, and the implications for Norwegian bond issuers navigating this voluntary but stringent regulatory framework.
European Union Finance
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Sanctions And Export Control Update
The EU has adopted its 20th and 21st sanctions packages against Russia, introducing sweeping restrictions on energy, finance, and trade while marking the first use of its anti-circumvention tool. Meanwhile, China's courts have rejected foreign sanctions compliance as a defense to breach of contract, and Norway proposes legislation banning trade with Israeli settlements in Palestine, creating new compliance challenges for businesses operating across these jurisdictions.
European Union International
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