The European Commission President delivers her first state of the union address, covering a number of issues, in particular a number of ESG matters. By Paul A. Davies and Michael D. Green On 16 September 2020, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered her first state of the union address since taking over the presidency of the … Continue Reading
Asset owners from Japan, the UK, and California have issued a statement describing their vision of sustainable capital markets. By Paul A. Davies and Michael D. Green In January 2020, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink circulated his annual letter to CEOs in which he noted, “I believe we are on the edge of a fundamental reshaping … Continue Reading
By Aaron Franklin The United States has the deepest, most liquid capital markets in the world, attracting issuers from across the globe. To sell to US investors, these issuers must comply with US securities laws, entailing a more rigorous diligence and disclosure process. Issuers must weigh the benefits of increased demand against the additional costs, … Continue Reading