James Taylor

Dec 23, 2024 | jdsupra.com | James Taylor

Christmas is coming early to the ESG bond market as the new EU Green Bond Standard applies from 21 December 2024. The new standard is conceptually similar to existing ICMA use of proceeds standards but quite different in the detail. Under the standard, net proceeds, subject to certain exceptions, must be allocated to EU taxonomy-aligned activities and Issuers must fulfil various reporting and information requirements in accordance with new pre and post issuance disclosure templates.

Oct 2, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Matthew Dixon-Ward |Andrew Henderson |James Taylor

For any UK fintech business involved with payments of electronic money (e-money) and any (experienced) investor in these businesses, safeguarding client funds is a key regulatory issue. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation on changes to the safeguarding rules for FCA-authorised payments and e-money firms, “CP24/20: Changes to the safeguarding regime for payments and e-money firms“ (Consultation), is therefore noteworthy. What is The Consultation about?

Apr 23, 2024 | lexblog.com | Tim Baines |Musonda Kapotwe |Peter Pears |James Taylor

On 23 April 2024, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA“) published its “Finalised non‑handbook guidance on the Anti‑Greenwashing Rule (FG/24/3)” (the “Guidance“). The FCA has published the Guidance to help in-scope firms understand and comply with the anti-greenwashing rule, which will come into effect on 31 May 2024.

Apr 10, 2024 | lexblog.com | James Taylor |Peter Pears |Oliver Williams

On 26 March 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA“) published a consultation on its first set of regulatory technical standards (“RTS“) under the EU Green Bond Standard Regulation (the “Consultation“). The Consultation addresses mandates relating to the registration and supervision of external reviewers and aims to clarify the criteria used for assessing an application for registration.

Apr 9, 2024 | lexblog.com | James Taylor

James Taylor is a partner in the Banking & Finance practice of the London office. James’ practice focuses on public and private offerings of debt and equity-linked securities, advising issuers and underwriters on the standalone issue and offering of retail and wholesale medium…James Taylor is a partner in the Banking & Finance practice of the London office.