ESG

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.

As federal climate disclosure rules face rescission and state-level mandates remain largely stalled, California's SB 253 greenhouse gas reporting requirement stands as the sole advancing framework, creating a fragmented compliance landscape where multistate companies must navigate divergent regulatory trajectories. With the SEC's 2024 climate rules stayed and proposed for elimination, and California's Air Resources Board finalizing implementation mechanics for November 2026 reporting deadlines, the operatio

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has introduced new enforceable Rules on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, effective September 18, 2026. These Rules transform previous guidance into directly enforceable requirements, establishing clear obligations for regulated entities including mandatory annual training for governing bodies, independent audit requirements, and enhanced AMLCO independence standards.