How energy company innovation can minimise greenhouse gas emissions
Whether Germany and the EU meet their ambitious climate targets depends on the degree to which the energy sector can transform itself. Read Complete Article
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Green tech revolution requires thought to be given to IP
The emergence of new cleaner, greener technologies is vital to enable governments and businesses around the world to reduce their carbon emissions and meet environmental targets. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Philippines to raise $23.7bn for budget and projects for 2021
The Philippines has set an aim to raise $23.71 billion from external funds to cover the budget deficit and finance infrastructure projects, according to its finance department (DOF). Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Hong Kong government to issue $175.5bn green bonds in next five years
The Hong Kong government will issue green bonds worth $175.5 billion in the next five years, according to financial secretary Paul Chan of the government of Hong Kong Special Administrative […]
Continue Reading →Hybrid working ‘must address diverse needs and concerns’
Kate Dodd tells HRNews how the hybrid working model is a difficult balancing exercise Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU says autonomous car makers should prioritise cybersecurity
An EU report has recommended that manufacturers of autonomous vehicles should make cybersecurity the central element of digital design to combat the risk of malicious attacks on software. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →FCA finalises guidance on fair treatment of vulnerable customers
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued finalised guidance for firms on how to treat vulnerable customers, completing work that began as far back as 2013 and firming up […]
Continue Reading →Interdicts in Scotland
Interdicts in Scotland are equivalent to injunctions in England and Wales and can be a useful preventative remedy, granted by the court either against a wrong which is being committed, […]
Continue Reading →Kalifa UK fintech review recommends reforms to boost sector
The introduction of a ‘digital finance package’ of regulatory reforms, enhanced financial support measures to support investment and growth, and greater collaboration within the fintech community, have been recommended to […]
Continue Reading →Annual reporting expectations outlined on diversity, climate and executive pay
New expectations outlined by investors put the onus on UK’s largest public companies to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, addressing climate risk, and to taking a circumspect approach to executive […]
Continue Reading →Regulatory and data changes can incentivise innovation in life sciences
A continuation of regulatory flexibilities deployed during the coronavirus crisis and the introduction of clear guidelines on the use of patient data in health research initiatives can help incentivise innovation […]
Continue Reading →New EU recovery prospectuses ‘to reduce time and costs involved in raising capital’
The EU has amended its capital market regulations to mitigate the financial impact of the Covid-19 crisis for businesses. A new short-form prospectus will make it easier for companies to […]
Continue Reading →Floating offshore wind presents diversification opportunities
As the UK and other countries seek to seize the potential in floating offshore wind (FLOW), the nascent technology offers diversification opportunities for the oil and gas industry and the […]
Continue Reading →Budget 2021: all eyes on funding for UK’s ‘build back better’ revival
Construction and engineering companies will be looking to the UK chancellor to provide sufficient upfront funding to enable them to support the government’s plans to drive the country’s economic recovery […]
Continue Reading →South Korea’s Exim bank to invest in green energies
South Korea’s state-owned Exim bank has announced a KRW$200 billion ($180 million) environmental, social and governance related (ESG) fund to invest in green energy projects. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Solar Philippines to build 2GW solar power project
Solar Philippines Biga Corporation is planning to build a 2 gigawatts (GW) solar plant, combining with 6GW battery energy storage system and 600 megawatts (MW) diesel backup in Nasugbu, Batangas, […]
Continue Reading →Hong Kong government to issue $175.5bn green bonds in next five years
The Hong Kong government will issue green bonds worth $175.5 billion in the next five years, according to financial secretary Paul Chan of the government of Hong Kong Special Administrative […]
Continue Reading →Cyber risk investment expected from MENA region fintechs
Fintech businesses operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will invest in training, technology and in improving their policies and practices to address the growing cyber risk they […]
Continue Reading →Flexible contracting needed for supply chain resilience
Contracts between manufacturers and their suppliers need to be drafted in a way that enables the supply chain to adapt to unanticipated disruptions, experts in managing risk in commercial contracts […]
Continue Reading →Climate change litigation risk growing in UK
The growth of climate change-related litigation is becoming a risk which UK businesses of all types cannot afford to ignore. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Access to funding the main barrier to life sciences innovation
Life sciences companies in Europe believe access to funding is the biggest barrier to innovation in their sector, a study commissioned by international law firm Pinsent Masons has found. Read […]
Continue Reading →ClientEarth report ‘wake-up call’ to pension trustees
Pension trustees should expect to become subject to the same high levels of scrutiny as UK listed companies in relation to climate-related disclosure requirements. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →IR35 – pandemic unlikely to impact on SDSs
Penny Simmons tells HRNews about preparing Status Determination Statements by 6 April Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Uber ruling: ‘control comes at a cost’ for UK gig employers
Stuart Neilson tells HRNews about the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Uber v Aslam Read Complete Article
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