header-logo header-logo

Sustainability regulations: no greenwashing allowed!

169182
Jeremy Richmond KC, Michael Rhode & Alexander Emmott provide an overview of developments in sustainability regulations, push payment fraud & de-banking
  • Considers incoming FCA regulations on greenwashing and sustainability advertising.
  • Notes developments in law regarding authorised push payments fraud.
  • Covers the latest developments in ­­­de‑banking (de-risking).

UK financial institutions continue to face a complex regulatory landscape, balancing a developed financial system with customer protections. With new regulations set to be introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) later this year and beyond, this article considers protections (and risks) associated with some of the proposals and talking points.

Sustainability disclosure requirements

With increased focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, driven by global demand and stakeholder pressure, new and challenging risks arise for the UK’s financial institutions.

ESG-related litigation initially emerged predominantly with shareholder actions under ss 90 and 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, or derivative actions under s 260(1) of the

If you are not a subscriber, subscribe now to read this content
If you are already a subscriber sign in
...or Register for two weeks' free access to subscriber content

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire

NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
back-to-top-scroll