HM Treasury released the near-final draft of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Order.
ESG regulations and the implementation thereof in Ireland is primarily governed by the European Union (“EU”) framework.
In 2018[1], the EU published its action plan on sustainable finance, with the aim of creating a roadmap across three categories:
As a result, the EU has now successfully implemented three significant regulations:
In order to govern ESG regulation, there are a number of bodies, such as the European Commission and the European Banking Authority (please note, this is not an exhaustive list).
Overview of Current and Upcoming ESG Relation Regulation in the EU[5]
Irish ESG Initiatives - Key Differences
HM Treasury released the near-final draft of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Order.
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Financial crime compliance is undergoing a major transformation as regulatory demands, emerging technologies and evolving criminal tactics reshape the landscape.