ESG Technology & Data Asia 2021 brings together industry experts to provide a comprehensive view of the evolving ESG regulatory landscape in APAC, and the technology and data solutions that offer support to financial services firms. Topics to be covered include climate risk management and modelling, ESG data and ratings, S & G metrics, and greenwashing…

AIMA Japan invites you to join us at our 16th Annual Forum on Tuesday 30 November as the virtual conference. The AIMA Japan Annual Forum aims to bring together policy and regulatory bodies, hedge fund and alternative investment managers, industry professionals, and thought leaders to share insights and reflections on the industry. Live simultaneous interpretation…

The Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFPR) is our new prudential regime for FCA investment firms. The regime will come into force on 1 January 2022, and it is critical that firms prepare. We will host two webinars on 30 November 2021 focusing on areas where we have received most queries to date: Technical session (10:00 - 11:00) - the…

With special thanks to the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service and the support of the Embassy of Canada to Ireland, Fintech Ireland and Regtech Ireland are delighted to host another excellent Fintech Bridge Event, this time with Canada. Our line up of speakers include : Nancy Smyth, Ambassador to Ireland, Embassy of Canada in Ireland Peter…

Please join us for our Mayer Brown Sustainability webinar on EU and UK Sustainability Rules 2021/2022. In this session our team will discuss the latest developments regarding sustainability requirements, in particular the EU Taxonomy Regulation and the impact of ESG disclosure requirements on investment decisions and client offerings in respect of a wide range of…

Please join Dechert lawyers and clients for a webinar considering the most pressing commercial, litigation and regulatory issues and trends relating to cryptocurrency. Topics to be covered will include: • Market update including NFTs and DeFi • UK and EU regulatory developments • Lessons to be learnt following the FCA's ban on Binance • Recent…

Please join Dechert lawyers and clients for a webinar considering the most pressing commercial, litigation and regulatory issues and trends relating to cryptocurrency. Topics to be covered will include: Market update, including NFTs and DeFi UK and EU regulatory developments Lessons to be learned following the FCA's ban on Binance Recent case law developments (since…

The European Commission published last week a proposal to amend the AIFMD and UCITS directives. There are a number of provisions that will impact third country managers that either market or manage funds in the EU or that are sub-delegates for EU AIFMs (access to member summary here). The proposal changes the rules for private placement…

The AIMA Australia Annual Forum is Australia’s flagship alternative investment conference organised by the industry for the industry. This year, we will have our very first hybrid forum showcasing the skills of international and local managers, their approach to business and their market views to local and international delegates. The forum also brings investors, domestic…

The Central Bank of Ireland issued a number of dear Chair letters on the topic of liquidity risk management in funds. Two letters issued in 2021, both requiring action by all Investment Fund Management Companies, by end 2021. In this session hear from industry experts who have addressed the issues identified in the Central Bank…

In this webinar, a panel of lawyers from Dechert’s London financial services regulatory team will be taking a virtual tour through recent regulatory developments. Topics to be covered include: The FCA’s ESG proposals Cryptocurrency AIFMD Markets update