ESG
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FCA work in review: April 22-30, 2026
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
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The ESG case boom in arbitration is growing
In arbitration, those most affected by ESG and human rights harms are often visible in the facts of the dispute but remain structurally outside the proceedings themselves.
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CFPB rejects disparate impact theory
The change came almost exactly one year after President Trump declared it federal policy to eliminate the doctrine where possible.
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As the SEC steps back on rulemaking, advisers face different compliance challenges
The agency’s less-prescriptive approach may give firms more uncertainty, Janaya Moscony of SEC³ Compliance tells us.
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OPINION: Sustainability’s million-dollar problem
In order for companies to stay competitive and drive better sustainable outcomes, they need to align ISO standards with their ESG reporting.
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Financial regulation 2.0: What EU regulatory evolution means for practitioners
Regulation targeting the financial sector continues to evolve. We explore the EU’s future approach, where reforms are balanced with core safeguards – alongside perspectives from other key markets for the Nordic and Baltic region.
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FCA Wholesale Buy Side Regulatory Priorities 2026: Key points and practical implications
The report is a useful indicator of where the FCA expects firms to focus now.
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What’s in a name? Part 3: Future outlook
Three-part series exploring the regulation, practice, and future of ESG/sustainability-related fund names.
