Having previously reduced its exposure to oil and gas by £878m during 2021, NatWest has committed to stop doing business with further coal and oil and gas companies that do not have “credible”…
“In authoritarian contexts where control rests with a few, social movements are the last remaining check on power. It is the collective power held by ordinary people from all walks of life that will…
Various high-profile campaigns, such as those led by Extinction Rebellion, Black Lives Matter, and the MeToo movement, have shone a spotlight on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”)…
Even though the UN climate change conference (“COP26”) has now drawn to a close, the key commitments made here are still at the forefront of discussions around the world. We’ve outlined five of…
In partnership with Compliance Week, ESG Clarity: Benchmark Your Initiative surveyed more than 200 senior compliance, audit, legal and finance executives worldwide to understand how corporates are…
In April 2021, the United Kingdom announced the introduction of the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regime as part of the Magnitsky legislation. As part of the announcement, 22 individuals were…
Environmental, social and corporate governance (“ESG”) is growing in importance, particularly amongst investors. As such, we are witnessing a wave of international guidance, new regulatory…
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In the Budget 2021 presented in March, the Chancellor announced the establishment of a taskforce as part of the…
An independent review commissioned by the Football Association (“FA”), the governing body for football in England, into abuse of children between 1970 and 2005 published its findings on 17 March…
As the EU focuses increased attention on a greener future, and adopts measures for member states to ensure they implement environmentally sustainable goals at a national level, the EU has also turned…
Creating a healthy culture in sport: event information
On Monday 22 March 2021, we hosted a virtual webinar with APEX Global Sport Group, moderated by Wayne Barnes, looking at safeguarding and…
The Financial Services Bill
On 21 October 2020, the Financial Services Bill (the “Bill”) was introduced in the House of Commons. Over one year later, the Bill continues to be debated, this…
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