United Kingdom: Financial Services

Team moves in the financial sector rarely announce themselves in advance, and by the time businesses realise what is happening, momentum is already building. This practical guide sets out actionable steps organisations...

The European Union's ESG Ratings Regulation introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for ESG ratings providers that may unexpectedly capture asset managers using proprietary ESG scoring methodologies in their marketing materials. Asset managers must carefully evaluate whether their ESG-related disclosures, particularly in pitchbooks and case studies, fall within the Regulation's scope and determine their compliance strategy before the July 2026 implementation date.

The EU's sixth capital requirements directive introduces sweeping changes to how non-EEA banks can provide core banking services across the European Economic Area, fundamentally altering the landscape of cross-border...