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ESG Daily , LAW FIRM PERSPECTIVES—European Union: Green claims, real consequences: What the EU's new greenwashing rules mean for businesses , (Nov 10, 2026)
Law Firms Mentioned:Proskauer Rose LLP By Anna Maleva-Otto, Edward Lister, John Verwey, Michael Singh, Rachel E. Lowe and Sulaiman Malik of Proskauer Rose LLP Since 27 September 2026, businesses selling to consumers in the European Union (" EU") have been subject to new rules on environmental claims. The rules come from the EU's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EU) 2024/825 (the " E ... By Anna Maleva-Otto, Edward Lister, John Verwey, Michael Singh, Rachel E.
ESG Daily , LAW FIRM PERSPECTIVES—ESMA guidance on impact and climate transition claims , (Oct 29, 2026)
Law Firms Mentioned:Proskauer Rose LLP By Anna Maleva-Otto, Edward Lister, John Verwey, Michael Singh, Rachel E. Lowe and Sulaiman Malik of Proskauer Rose LLP On 12 October 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (" ESMA") published its third and fourth thematic note on making clear, fair and not misleading sustainability-related claims to address greenwashing risks. These two additional notes ... By Anna Maleva-Otto, Edward Lister, John Verwey, Michael Singh, Rachel E.
SFDR 2.0: Where the Reform Stands
The EU institutions agree that SFDR should move away from Articles 8 and 9 towards three product categories. They remain divided, however, on two questions that matter particularly to private markets: fossil fuel exposure and an exemption for alternative investment funds offered exclusively to professional investors. Where the process stands The European Commission published its SFDR 2.0 proposal on 20 November 2025.
FCA and HM Treasury Publish Detailed Proposals to Streamline UK Asset Management Regulation
On 14 July 2026, HM Treasury published the draft Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2026 (the “Draft AIFM Regulations”) and an accompanying policy note (the “HMT Policy Note”), setting out proposed legislative changes to the UK AIFM framework. On the same day, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published three consultation papers designed to streamline the UK asset management regulatory framework (the “FCA Consultations”).
UK Employment Law & Regulatory Reform: How Financial Services Firms Can Prepare for Change
UK Employment Rights Act 2025 and FCA Non-Financial Misconduct Guidance — Key Considerations for Financial Services Employers Financial services firms face a concentrated period of reform. The Employment Rights Act 2025[1] (the “ERA 2025”) introduces the most significant changes to UK employment law in over a decade with staggered implementation dates[2].
Council Position on SFDR Reform Agreed – with Increased Uncertainty Ahead for Private Markets
On 24 June 2026, the Council of the European Union (the “Council”) agreed its negotiating position on reforms to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”). The stated aims are to simplify sustainability transparency rules, reduce administrative burdens and make it easier for investors to understand and compare sustainable financial products.
This Is Not a Grand Bargain With Iran. Good.
President Trump’s preliminary agreement with Iran appears at its core to be a simple trade — Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States will end its blockade of Iranian ports, waive oil-related sanctions and unfreeze certain Iranian assets — dressed up with promises to negotiate a grander bargain down the road. It is already under fire.
Trump’s Iran Deal Isn’t Perfect. It Doesn’t Need to Be. Original
Trump’s Iran Deal Isn’t Perfect. It Doesn’t Need to Be. June 18, 2026, 1:00 a.m. ET Credit...Illustration by Sam Whitney/The New York Times Mr. Singh, the managing director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, was a director for Middle East affairs on the National Security Council in the George W. Bush administration.
What success in Iran means for Trump — and Netanyahu
What success in Iran means for Trump — and Netanyahu (washingtonpost.com) What success in Iran means for Trump — and Netanyahu By Michael Singh 2026061611480300 The U.S.-Israel relationship is falling apart. Or so one might think from breathless media coverage of the dynamic between the two allies in the past few weeks.
Is Iran America’s Suez Crisis? Not to Xi Jinping
When the U.S. failed to secure a quick victory over Iran, some observers said this was America’s “Suez moment.” If so, someone forgot to tell Xi Jinping. The analogy isn’t meant to be a kind one. In historical terms, Suez is a byword for the humiliation of a once-great but declining power.
Is Iran America’s Suez Crisis? Not to Xi Jinping
Beijing is capable only of protecting its interests, not projecting power around the globe. Journal Editorial Report: Paul Gigot interviews National Security Analyst Seth Jones. Photo: Kenny Holston/Pool/Reuters When the U.S. failed to secure a quick victory over Iran, some observers said this was America’s “Suez moment.” If so, someone forgot to tell Xi Jinping. The analogy isn’t meant to be a kind one. In historical terms, Suez is a byword for the humiliation of a once-great but declining power.
America the Fearful Original
Shortly after U.S. special forces raided Caracas and captured the Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro in early January, Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, offered a blunt justification for the Trump administration’s actions.
Iran’s regime has already lost its most potent weapon
Iran’s regime has already lost its most potent weapon For all the military weapons remaining in the Iranian regime’s arsenal, it has finally been deprived of the one that authoritarians rely upon most: fear. For almost five decades, the Iranian regime has brutally repressed its own people while sowing mayhem in the Middle East and beyond. But the regime may have finally entered a strategic crisis from which it will not be able to escape.
FinReg Monthly Update
Welcome to Proskauer’s FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. 17 November – Liquidity Management RTS: The European Commission has adopted Delegated Regulations containing regulatory technical standards (RTS) on liquidity management tools under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (2011/61/EU) (AIFMD) and the UCITS Directive (2009/65/EC).
Tougher CSRD Position Endorsed By European Parliament- What Happens Next
John Verwey’s articles from Proskauer Rose LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Automotive and Pharmaceuticals & BioTech industries Proskauer Rose LLP are most popular: in United Kingdom On 13 November 2025, the European Parliament ("Parliament") adopted its negotiating position on the review of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD"), as part of the European Union's ("EU") broader simplification agenda for companies in the so-called "Omnibus".
Tougher CSRD Position Endorsed by European Parliament- What Happens Next
On 13 November 2025, the European Parliament (“Parliament”) adopted its negotiating position on the review of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”), as part of the European Union’s (“EU”) broader simplification agenda for companies in the so-called “Omnibus”. The Parliament’s position raises the company-size thresholds for entities in scope, setting considerably higher limits than those proposed by the European Commission and the Council of the European Union (“Council”).
Opportunity to shape the EU Taxonomy in European Commission’s Call for Evidence
On 7 November 2025, the European Commission published a call for evidence on proposals to amend the European Union’s Taxonomy legislation. In particular, the call is in relation to two delegated regulations amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act ((EU) 2021/2139, the “Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act”) and the Taxonomy Environmental Delegated Act ((EU) 2023/2486, the “Taxonomy Environmental Delegated Act”) (the “Call for Evidence”).
Opportunity To Shape The EU Taxonomy In European Commission's Call For Evidence
Proskauer Rose LLP are most popular: with readers working within the Banking & Credit industries On 7 November 2025, the European Commission published a call for evidence on proposals to amend the European Union's Taxonomy legislation.
On 17 September 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority published CP25/25, proposing how various cross-cutting sections of the FCA Handbook will apply to firms engaging in cryptoasset activities that will become regulated under HM Treasury’s draft Regulatory Activities Order (RAO SI, 29 April 2025). At present, the FCA’s oversight of crypto is largely limited to financial promotions and AML obligations.
UK Financial Crime Reform: What Firms Need to Know | JD Supra
The private wealth management sector is uniquely susceptible to financial crime risks, such as fraud, money laundering and sanctions breaches, as highlighted in the FCA’s Dear CEO letter. Fraud volumes remain at record highs. Private wealth customers have lost significant sums to scams and fraud, and the regulators continue to focus their enforcement efforts on financial crime.
Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation: CSSF Turns The ESMA SFDR "Reality Check" Into Concrete Expectations With Illustrative Good‑Practice Samples
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Clarity Over Control
Leaders often fall into a trap. They think the best way to drive results is by staying on top of everything. By approving each decision, monitoring every task, and making sure nothing slips. On the surface, it feels like accountability. In reality, it’s control. And control doesn’t scale. What does scale is clarity. Clarity is not about more rules, more processes, or more micromanagement. It’s about giving your team the context, the direction, and the freedom to act without second-guessing themselves.
Trust as the Startups Real Currency
Press enter or click to view image in full size Startups often talk about funding, valuation, and revenue as if money is the only currency that matters. But money alone doesn’t build a lasting company. The real currency of a startup is trust. Without trust, no amount of capital can hold a team together, win customers, or convince partners to stick around. With trust, even the leanest startup can move faster, innovate better, and outlast competitors. Why Trust Matters More Than Cash Money buys time.
General Court Upholds European Commission's Approach To Nuclear And Gas In Taxonomy Regulation
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General Court Upholds European Commission’s Approach to Nuclear and Gas in Taxonomy Regulation
The European Union’s (the “EU”) General Court has dismissed two legal challenges against the European Commission’s delegated legislation under the Taxonomy Regulation ((EU) 2020/852) (the “Taxonomy Regulation”). These rulings confirm the European Commission’s discretion in setting technical screening criteria for sustainable economic activities.
Leaders Make Space for Reflection
In the fast pace of a startup, reflection often feels like a luxury. There's always another deadline, another fire to put out, another idea to chase. Leaders pride themselves on being busy, always in motion. But motion without reflection is just noise. Great leaders don't just act, they pause. They create space to think, review, and reset. Reflection isn't about slowing down growth; it's about making sure growth is sustainable. Why Reflection Matters Leadership is full of decisions, and speed matters.
Micromanagement Kills Creativity
Startups live or die on creativity. Ideas fuel progress, and execution keeps momentum alive. But nothing suffocates creativity faster than micromanagement. It's tempting for leaders, especially founders to hover over every detail. After all, the company is their vision, their money, their name on the line. But when leaders constantly correct, oversee, and control, they send a subtle yet powerful message to the team: "I don't trust you." And when trust goes missing, so does creativity.
Catching Up On Simplified EU Sustainability Disclosure Rules | JD Supra
On July 4, the European Commission adopted a new delegated regulation aimed at streamlining the implementation of the EU Taxonomy Regulation.[1] The Taxonomy Regulation is a classification system that defines which economic activities can be considered environmentally sustainable. It is used by both financial and nonfinancial companies, including in support of classifying investments as environmentally sustainable.
Catching Up On Simplified EU Sustainability Disclosure Rules
By Rachel Lowe and Michael Singh ( September 3, 2025, 3:22 PM BST) -- On July 4, the European Commission adopted a new delegated regulation aimed at streamlining the implementation of the EU Taxonomy Regulation.[1]... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. Over 200 articles are published daily across more than 60 topics, industries, practice areas and jurisdictions.
Opinion | Snapback Sanctions Hit Iran
It’s back to the future on Iran policy. The U.K., France and Germany invoked the nuclear agreement’s “snapback provision” after years of threatening to do so in the face of Iranian nuclear defiance. This action will bring back into force by the end of September United Nations sanctions resolutions that were suspended as part of the 2015 accord. On paper, this action looks good.
EFRAG Launches Consultation on Simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the CSRD
On 31 July 2025, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) launched its much anticipated 60-day consultation on the revised and simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for companies in scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Supreme Court Ruling in Hopcraft v Wrench and Johnson v FirstRand Bank
On 1 August 2025, the Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited judgment in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Ltd and Hopcraft & Anor v Close Brothers Ltd – reported together as [2025] UKSC 33. The Court dismissed fiduciary duty and bribery claims but upheld a claim for an unfair relationship under section 140A of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. The tipping point – a 55% commission paid by the lender to a dealer, entirely undisclosed and misleading in context.
Supreme Court Clarifies Legal Boundaries in Motor Finance Commission Cases
In a landmark decision in ([2025] UKSC 33), part of the broader Hopcraft appeals, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that car dealers who arrange finance do not owe fiduciary duties to their customers. This judgment significantly reshapes the legal landscape for motor finance claims and has immediate implications for both litigation and regulatory exposure.
FinReg Monthly Update
Welcome to Proskauer’s FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. Motor Finance Commissions: The UK Supreme Court handed down its judgement in and two other cases, all of which concerned the payment of commission by finance lenders to motor dealers.
New SFDR Clarifications Published By The European Supervisory Authorities
On 4 August 2025, the European Supervisory Authorities ("the ESAs") published updated guidance on the application of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation ("SFDR") by adding to their Q&A. Below, we break down the areas clarified in the advice and note, with interest, their use of the current European corporate sustainability reporting standards, despite them being under significant overhaul.
New SFDR Clarifications Published by the European Supervisory Authorities
On 4 August 2025, the European Supervisory Authorities (“the ESAs”) published updated guidance on the application of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”) by adding to their Q&A. Below, we break down the areas clarified in the advice and note, with interest, their use of the current European corporate sustainability reporting standards, despite them being under significant overhaul.
Tougher UK Sanctions Penalties On The Horizon As Consultation Is Launched
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Sustainability Under the Microscope: ESMA’s Reality Check
On the 30 June 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published its final report on the 2023–2024 Common Supervisory Action (“CSA”) on the integration of sustainability risks and disclosures. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the European Economic Area’s national competent authorities (“NCAs”), focused on assessing compliance with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”), Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, and the UCITS Directive.
Tougher UK Sanctions Penalties on the Horizon as Consultation is Launched | JD Supra
On 22 July 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) published a consultation paper proposing significant reforms to its civil enforcement processes. The proposals aim to enhance the effectiveness, transparency, and deterrent impact of OFSI’s sanctions enforcement regime. 1. Key Consultation Proposals New Case Assessment Matrix: OFSI intends to publish a matrix to clarify how it assesses the seriousness of breaches and determines appropriate enforcement outcomes.
UK Green Taxonomy Shelved As Transition Plans Take Centre Stage
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UK Green Taxonomy Shelved as Transition Plans Take Centre Stage
On 15 July 2025, HM Treasury published its response confirming it will no longer pursue a UK green taxonomy – a classification system to define which economic activities could be considered environmentally sustainable (the “UK Green Taxonomy”).
UK Green Taxonomy Shelved as Transition Plans Take Centre Stage | JD Supra
On 15 July 2025, HM Treasury published its response confirming it will no longer pursue a UK green taxonomy – a classification system to define which economic activities could be considered environmentally sustainable (the “UK Green Taxonomy”).
House Of Lords Launches Inquiry Into Growth Of UK Private Markets
On 2 July 2025, the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee launched an inquiry into the growth of private markets in the UK. The inquiry will assess whether post‑2008 capital and liquidity requirements have constrained traditional bank lending, thereby shifting financial activity and risk toward private markets.
A Leaner Regime For The EU Taxonomy Regulation
On 4 July 2025, the European Commission adopted a regulation (the "Delegated Regulation") aimed at streamlining the European Union's Taxonomy Regulation (the "Taxonomy Regulation"). These reforms are intended to ease administrative burdens on EU companies and strengthen the EU's global competitiveness, while maintaining the integrity of its core climate and environmental objectives.
ESMA Publishes Four Principles For Clear, Fair And Not Misleading Sustainability-Related Claims
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House of Lords Launches Inquiry into Growth of UK Private Markets | JD Supra
On 2 July 2025, the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee launched an inquiry into the growth of private markets in the UK. The inquiry will assess whether post‑2008 capital and liquidity requirements have constrained traditional bank lending, thereby shifting financial activity and risk toward private markets.
A Leaner Regime for the EU Taxonomy Regulation
On 4 July 2025, the European Commission adopted a regulation (the “Delegated Regulation”) aimed at streamlining the European Union’s Taxonomy Regulation (the “Taxonomy Regulation”). These reforms are intended to ease administrative burdens on EU companies and strengthen the EU’s global competitiveness, while maintaining the integrity of its core climate and environmental objectives.
ESMA Publishes Four Principles for Clear, Fair and Not Misleading Sustainability-Related Claims | JD Supra
On 1 July 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published a thematic note on making clear, fair and not misleading sustainability-related claims, to address greenwashing risks (the “Thematic Note”).
Timetable Extended For Developing New CSRD Standards, Following EFRAG Progress Report
A new extended timetable is now in play for the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group ("EFRAG") following a letter sent by the EU Commissioner Albuquerque on 1 July 2025. EFRAG is tasked with the responsibility to streamline the European Sustainability Reporting Standards ("ESRS") which form the core requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD").
Failure To Prevent Fraud Offence - What You Should Know
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