In this week's issue of sustainability insights we are looking at the latest EU rules on fund names and greenwashing ..read more

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at Artificial Intelligence, and the opportunities it offers for asset managers. FCA's AI update: AI Update (fca.org.uk) Our note on the FCA's update The FCA and Bank of England's "strategic approach" to AI – what it means for regulated firms | Travers Smith ..read more

In this week's issue of sustainability insights we are looking at the UK's latest clampdown on greenwashing. Links: Sustainability Disclosure Requirements - Our detailed analysis of the guidance is here FCA has also issued detailed guidance Feedback from the BVCA FCA CP24/8: Extending the SDR regime to Portfolio Management ..read more

Our second episode of Sustainability Insights … in conversation charts Kristen Weldon's journey to natural capital in private markets.  Simon Witney and John Buttanshaw from Travers Smith's ESG team talk to Kristen about the importance of nature and biodiversity, explore some of the investible opportunities for the private markets, and discuss UK and EU legal and regulatory initiatives.  ..read more

In this week's issue of Alternative Insights, we are looking at the UK's attempts to get defined contribution pension schemes to invest in private funds ..read more

In this week's issue of Sustainability Insights, we are looking at Labour law reforms across the UK and Europe in light of upcoming elections. Links: TUC - "The biggest upgrade of workers’ rights in a generation" IER - CBI lobbying to ‘soften’ Labour’s workers’ rights pledges, FT reports. FT - Keir Starmer seeks to reassure business over Labour’s worker rights pledges IER - Row rumbles on as business leaders line up against a 'full fat' New Deal for workers - IER European Commissions - Social Europe: More transparent and predictable working conditions for workers in EU European Council - Plat ..read more

In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights we are looking at the European Commission's recent policy brief reviewing the first 100 days of the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation. Links: EU's new Foreign Subsidies Regulation Travers Smith's Alternative Insights: The impact of the EU's new rules on foreign subsidies The European Commission's recent policy brief ..read more

In this week's issue of Sustainability Insights, we are looking at European supply chain due diligence requirements including the fate of the EU's CS3D. Links: Aligning the EU Due Diligence Directive with the International Standards: Key Issues in the Negotiations FT article - France seeks weaker EU due diligence rules for banks Forecast for 2024 European Parliament elections European lawmakers reached an in-principle agreement on the Commission's 2022 proposal to ban products from the EU market that are made with forced labour US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Call for evidence ..read more

In the 73rd issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at subscription line financing and the emerging role of rating agencies. Links: An analysis by Blackrock  ILPA's guidelines issued in 2017 In 2022, Citi was reported to have scaled back its lending by over two-thirds Rating agencies (GLI Fund Finance 2024 - Rated subscription lines: An emerging solution tot he liquidity crunch | Travers Smith) We launched a new podcast series in February: Sustainability Insights … in conversation. In the first edition, Simon Witney discusse ..read more

Listen to a discussion between Travers Smith's Simon Witney and Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of ESG at General Atlantic. Simon and Cornelia discuss the outlook for regulation in 2024, differing global perspectives on sustainability, and responsible AI ..read more