Sharon Takhar

Jun 24, 2024 | mondaq.com | Duncan Grieve |Christian Larson |Sharon Takhar |Omar Khoury

During the week of the G7 Summit, both the U.S. and UK issued a new round of Russia-related sanctions as Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its 28th month. On June 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") and the U.S. Department of State announced more than 300 new sanctions against Russia and Russia-affiliated individuals and entities.1 The new U.S. sanctions target Russia's financial infrastructure and its energy and manufacturing industries.

Jun 17, 2024 | lexology.com | Duncan Grieve |Christian Larson |Sharon Takhar |Omar Khoury

During the week of the G7 Summit, both the U.S. and UK issued a new round of Russia-related sanctions as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its 28th month. On June 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) and the U.S. Department of State announced more than 300 new sanctions against Russia and Russia-affiliated individuals and entities.[1] The new U.S. sanctions target Russia’s financial infrastructure and its energy and manufacturing industries.

Mar 7, 2024 | mondaq.com | Duncan Grieve |Sharon Takhar

On February 15, 2024, two of the world's largest asset managers announced that they are leaving Climate Action 100+ (CA100+), an investor engagement group which aims to encourage companies to scale up their transition plans. JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) and State Street Global Advisers (SSGA) announced their departure from CA100+, and BlackRock confirmed that it was pulling out as a corporate member.

Mar 6, 2024 | mondaq.com | Christian Larson |Duncan Grieve |Sharon Takhar

The U.S., EU and UK have imposed significant new sanctions and are stepping up enforcement against sanctions evaders on the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 28, 2024 | lexology.com | Duncan Grieve |Sharon Takhar

Key Members Leave Climate AllianceOn February 15, 2024, two of the world’s largest asset managers announced that they are leaving Climate Action 100+ (CA100+), an investor engagement group which aims to encourage companies to scale up their transition plans. JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) and State Street Global Advisers (SSGA) announced their departure from CA100+, and BlackRock confirmed that it was pulling out as a corporate member.