“In authoritarian contexts where control rests with a few, social movements are the last remaining check on power. It is the collective power held by ordinary people from all walks of life that will…
Various high-profile campaigns, such as those led by Extinction Rebellion, Black Lives Matter, and the MeToo movement, have shone a spotlight on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”)…
Even though the UN climate change conference (“COP26”) has now drawn to a close, the key commitments made here are still at the forefront of discussions around the world. We’ve outlined five of…
Environmental, social and corporate governance (“ESG”) is growing in importance, particularly amongst investors. As such, we are witnessing a wave of international guidance, new regulatory…
As the EU focuses increased attention on a greener future, and adopts measures for member states to ensure they implement environmentally sustainable goals at a national level, the EU has also turned…
The Financial Services Bill
On 21 October 2020, the Financial Services Bill (the “Bill”) was introduced in the House of Commons. Over one year later, the Bill continues to be debated, this…
Marcus Rashford, a professional footballer and activist who was recently awarded an MBE for his work in fighting food poverty, became the latest high-profile victim of online racial abuse within the…
In recent years, businesses have increasingly focused on environmental, social and governance considerations (“ESG”) with attention on the requirements for governance including discussions around…
Following our recent run-down of what to expect from sports law in 2021, here is a more in-depth piece examining the recent establishment of the Sport Integrity Forum and what it will mean for sports…
It’s fair to say 2020 has been littered with new challenges, changes to working practices, and economic pressures for businesses around the world. Business operations have had to adapt swiftly; no…
On Thursday 19 November, Fulcrum hosted a webinar with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce (SCC), exploring the compliance challenges faced by businesses in light of both the COVID-19 pandemic and…
On Thursday 12 November 2020, Fulcrum and communications consultancy Camarco hosted a virtual ESG roundtable which examined the increased focus on environmental, social and governance considerations…
More than one in four UK employees (approximately 9.1 million people) are currently furloughed under the Gover...
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Introduction On 10 January 2020 the EU’s Fifth Money Laundering Directive (EU) 2018/843 (“5MLD”) implemente...
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