Oct 2025

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Ireland’s new Action Plan promotes modern construction methods to reduce waste and boost sustainability, supporting a shift to a circular economy in the building sector.

Oct 2025

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From August 2026, the new EU rules require all packaging to be more recyclable, clearly labelled, and responsibly managed to cut waste.

Oct 2025

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The EU plans to delay battery due diligence rules to August 2027, narrow their scope to larger companies only, and introduce exemptions and simplifications for smaller businesses.

Oct 2025

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The European Commission is considering another one-year delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation amid mounting political, industry, and international pressure, casting uncertainty over the law’s future and sparking renewed debate over its scope and implementation.

Oct 2025

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In part three of our ESG research report series, we turn our attention to the financial services sector.

Oct 2025

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In this article, we summarise some key changes that AIFMD 2 introduces in respect of delegation, authorisation, regulatory reporting and conflicts of interest-related requirements applicable to alternative investment fund managers.

Oct 2025

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On 24 July 2025, in Jardine Strategic Limited v Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd No 2 [2025] UKPC 34, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered a landmark judgment abolishing the ‘Shareholder Rule’.

Sep 2025

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AIFMD 2 marks a pivotal shift for EU private credit funds, introducing a harmonised framework for AIFMs of loan originating AIFs that replaces fragmented national rules with clear, consistent provisions that provide for a level-playing field.

Sep 2025

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Domestically, the CBI published an FAQ on MiCAR and PSD2 interplay. At European level, the EBA issued final draft RTS on crypto exposures, new DORA Q&As, and a report on technology in AML/CTF.

Sep 2025

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At European level, ESMA published a new registration guide to promote awareness and enhance the transparency of the assessment criteria and procedures applicable to ESMA’s registration.