657 results Reporting for non-EU AIFMs as of Q1 2023 Effective from Q1 2023, the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (the “AFM”) indicated that it will require AIFMs who have notified AIFs for marketing under Article 36/Article 42 AIFMD to submit Periodic Reports. ESG and sustainable finance update: how to manage greenwashing risks in green and sustainability-linked loans and bonds With green, sustainable and sustainability-linked debt funding on the rise, how do financial market participants steer clear of greenwashing risks when they provide or attract such debt funding? Developments in green bonds: On 21 December 2024 the EU Green Bond Regulation starts to apply In this blog, Marieke Driessen and Niek Groenendijk of our Financial Markets team discuss the EU green bonds regulation which will start applying in 2024. 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Reporting for non-EU AIFMs as of Q1 2023 Effective from Q1 2023, the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (the “AFM”) indicated that it will require AIFMs who have notified AIFs for marketing under Article 36/Article 42 AIFMD to submit Periodic Reports.
ESG and sustainable finance update: how to manage greenwashing risks in green and sustainability-linked loans and bonds With green, sustainable and sustainability-linked debt funding on the rise, how do financial market participants steer clear of greenwashing risks when they provide or attract such debt funding?
Developments in green bonds: On 21 December 2024 the EU Green Bond Regulation starts to apply In this blog, Marieke Driessen and Niek Groenendijk of our Financial Markets team discuss the EU green bonds regulation which will start applying in 2024.
Signaleringsblog week 39: actuele jurisprudentie en ontwikkelingen bestuursrecht en omgevingsrecht In deze blog signaleren wij kort enkele belangwekkende bestuursrechtelijke en omgevingsrechtelijke uitspraken en ontwikkelingen van de afgelopen periode.
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: our 16 key takeaways The AI Act is the first comprehensive AI regulation in the world. In this first episode of our Artificial Intelligence series, we have set out our initial key takeaways on the AI Act based on the text as currently approved by the Council of the EU.
Commission steers market definition to the 21st century Companies have a new and improved tool for the competitive assessment of their conduct and intended acquisitions. The European Commission has updated its guidance on how to define relevant markets for the purpose of EU competition law enforcement.
First AI law firm in The Netherlands? Garfield AI just became England’s first approved AI law firm. The purely AI-based firm is a specialised debt-recovery ‘litigation assistant’ that guides users through every step of a small-claims action. Could the Netherlands follow?
Amendment to the Waste Framework Directive: measures to restrict fast fashion and to combat food waste. The European Waste Framework Directive has been amended and now contains rules for Member States to restrict the fast fashion industry and combat food waste. In this blog, we discuss the changes and what is expected of Member States.
Wijziging Kaderrichtlijn Afvalstoffen: maatregelen om fast fashion te beperken en voedselverspilling tegen te gaan De Europese Kaderrichtlijn Afvalstoffen is gewijzigd en bevat regels voor lidstaten die de fast fashion industrie moeten beperken en voedselverspilling moeten tegengaan. In dit blog bespreken we de wijzigingen en wat er van de lidstaten verwacht wordt.
The future of nuclear energy in the Netherlands (part 4): four new nuclear power plants The Dutch government wants to build four new nuclear power plants. The technical studies are positive, the costs have been estimated and a new state participation is ready. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are also being given serious consideration.
De toekomst van kernenergie in Nederland (deel 4): 4 nieuwe centrales Het kabinet wil vier nieuwe kerncentrales bouwen. De technische studies zijn positief, de kosten zijn geraamd en een nieuwe staatsdeelneming staat klaar. Ook over Small Modular Reactors (SMR’s) wordt volop nagedacht. Lees alle ontwikkelingen in dit blog.
Signaleringsblog week 49: actuele jurisprudentie en ontwikkelingen bestuursrecht en omgevingsrecht In deze blog signaleren wij kort enkele belangwekkende bestuursrechtelijke en omgevingsrechtelijke uitspraken en ontwikkelingen van de afgelopen periode.
Navigating SFDR 2.0: Unofficial Consolidated Text of the Commission’s Proposal Following the European Commission’s proposal of 20 November 2025 to amend the SFDR, Stibbe has prepared a non-official consolidated version of SFDR 2.0 to help interested persons navigate the proposed EU sustainable finance legal framework.
Back to the Future of Blue Monday? Het zijn spannende tijden voor het klimaat. In deze eerste editie van TvJ in 2025 bespreekt Manon Cremers positief (klimaat)nieuws om het jaar mee te beginnen.
Laadpunten langs rijkswegen: van vrije markt naar uitgifte van snellaadkavels en veiling van exploitatievergunningen Vergunningen voor laadpunten langs snelwegen zullen voortaan via periodieke veiling worden verleend, zo beoogt het concept wetsvoorstel Wet marktordening voorzieningen verzorgingsplaatsen. Lees meer over de veranderingen en het overgangsbeleid in ons blog
Belgian Competition Authority confirms jurisdiction for M&A transactions in hospital sector On 14 July 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority confirmed its jurisdiction to review M&A transactions between hospitals, regardless of whether these hospitals belong to the same hospital network.
The era of FDI screenings kicks off in Belgium The Belgian screening mechanism for FDIs will enter into force on 1 July 2023. The mechanism is designed to safeguard Belgium's critical infrastructure and to protect sectors crucial to Belgium's public order, national security and strategic interests.
Extended access to electronic data for the Belgian Competition Authority The Belgian legislator has amended some competition law provisions in Book IV Code of Economic law. The new provision on access to data of electronic communications operators endows the Belgian Competition Authority with new investigation powers.