Alternative Asset Management & Sustainability Insights Travers Smith
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A series of regular audio briefings for the alternative asset management industry.
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Alternative Insights: Private markets and foreign subsidies
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights we are looking at the European Commission's recent policy brief reviewing the first 100 days of the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
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EU's new Foreign Subsidies Regulation
Travers Smith's Alternative Insights: The impact of the EU's new rules on foreign subsidies
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Sustainability Insights: Supply chain due diligence in Europe
In this week's issue of Sustainability Insights, we are looking at European supply chain due diligence requirements including the fate of the EU's CS3D.
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Aligning the EU Due Diligence Directive with the International Standards: Key Issues in the Negotiations
FT article - France seeks weaker EU due diligence rules for banks
Forecast for 2024 European Parliament elections
European lawmakers reached an in-principle agreement on the Commission's 2022 proposal to ban products from the EU market that are made with forced labour
US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Call for evidence issued by an influential Parliamentary Committee
Our recent note on similar European rules
OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct
Business and Human Rights Resource Centre - UK: Update - 50 businesses sign statement calling for human rights due diligence legislation
Our briefing - "Value chain" negligence claims: the door has been opened
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Alternative Insights: Subscription line financing
In the 73rd issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights, we are looking at subscription line financing and the emerging role of rating agencies.
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An analysis by Blackrock ILPA's guidelines issued in 2017In 2022, Citi was reported to have scaled back its lending by over two-thirdsRating agencies (GLI Fund Finance 2024 - Rated subscription lines: An emerging solution tot he liquidity crunch | Travers Smith)
We launched a new podcast series in February: Sustainability Insights … in conversation. In the first edition, Simon Witney discussed topical issues – including the global ESG landscape and responsible AI – with Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of ESG at General Atlantic.
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Sustainability Insights ... in conversation - Episode 1: Cornelia Gomez
Listen to a discussion between Travers Smith's Simon Witney and Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of ESG at General Atlantic. Simon and Cornelia discuss the outlook for regulation in 2024, differing global perspectives on sustainability, and responsible AI.
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Sustainability Insights: Getting governance right
In this week's issue of Sustainability Insights, we are looking at corporate governance and reporting in EU portfolio companies.
We are launching a new podcast series in February: Sustainability Insights … in conversation. In the first edition, Simon Witney will discuss topical issues, including the global ESG landscape and responsible AI, with Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of ESG at General Atlantic. Sign up on our website (www.traverssmith.com) and it will land in your inbox next week.
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The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting DirectivePERG – the Private Equity Reporting GroupThe PwC analysis of good practiceThe Walker Guidelines commissioned by the BVCA and written by Sir David Walker in 2007TCFD further reforms announced and then ditched, following a call for evidence to gather ideas for simplifying the rulesThis year's PERG reportThe UK's Financial Reporting Council's review of reporting by the UK's largest private companies FRC's Guidance on the Strategic Report and Thematic review of climate-related metrics and targetsThe Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies, the UK Corporate Governance Code itself (amended this year, and with updated guidance) and the CGI model terms of reference for an ESG Committee"Section 172" statement ESG Footprints in Private Equity Portfolios: Unpacking Management Instruments and Financial Performance -
Alternative Insights: The year ahead
In this week's issue of Travers Smith's Alternative Insights week we are looking at what is in store for 2024.