ESG Investments: Global Regulatory Series

The expanding global influence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of ESG and sustainability regulations—and compliance ramifications—for the investment and financial services industry.

Please join us for a five-part series in 2024 where Morgan Lewis lawyers will break down and dive into the intricacies of the ESG and sustainability regulatory landscape around the globe.

OUR DISCUSSIONS WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

ESG regulatory trends across key global markets, including the latest regulatory developments in the US, UK, EU, Middle East, Africa, and APAC regions
How to address the challenge of competing regulatory requirements
Restrictive and/or supportive ESG legislation
ESG factors and their impact on investment decisions, portfolio management, and asset allocation
ESG risk management and due diligence: Strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in investments
The challenges and implications of greenwashing in the context of ESG investing

UPCOMING SESSIONS:

ESG Investments: The Middle Eastern & African Regulatory Perspective
April 17, 2024 | 12:00–1:00 pm GST

ESG Investments: The Asia Pacific Regulatory Perspective
June 4, 2024 | 12:00–1:00 pm SGT

ESG Investments: Comparing Global ESG Regulations
July 9, 2024 | 12:00–1:00 pm ET

CLE credit in CA, FL, IL, NJ (via reciprocity), NY, PA, TX, and VA is currently pending approval.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Jonathan Chang.

Past Webinars

April 17, 2024 - ESG Investments: The Middle Eastern & African Regulatory Perspective
As the global landscape for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing continues to evolve, it has become increasingly crucial for stakeholders across the investment and financial services industries to stay informed about the regulatory frameworks governing these considerations worldwide. Following the insightful discussions on the ESG regulatory landscapes in the United States and Europe, we are excited to invite you to the third session of our ESG Investments: Global Regulatory Series focusing on the Middle Eastern and African regulatory perspectives.
February 29, 2024 - The European Regulatory Perspective
Join our team as they dive into critical topics such as the dynamics between Article 6, 8, and 9 disclosure classification, navigating changing investor demands for ESG product across jurisdictions, upcoming and proposed changes to EU SFDR impact investing, and the new UK FCA anti-greenwashing rule. This session offers a comprehensive understanding of current regulations and insight into market trends, the increased risks of private litigation, and potential future regulatory developments.
January 18, 2024 - The US Regulatory Perspective
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In this first session of our ESG Investments global regulatory series, we will focus on the current ESG regulatory environment in the United States, including risks, challenges, and regulator focus areas.