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Legislation finalized as UK moves to regulate ESG ratings

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New measures applicable to UK‑located providers delivering ratings to any client globally and also overseas providers where ratings are made available to UK customers.

The UK Government has taken forward earlier proposals to regulate ESG ratings in the UK. It has laid before Parliament the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (ESG Ratings) Order 2025 (the Order), accompanied by an Explanatory Memorandum. The FCA has simultaneously welcomed the legislation and signalled that it will

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