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The impact of COP26 announcements on financial institutions

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At the UN COP26 summit held in Glasgow, Rishi Sunak announced plans for the UK to become a net zero financial centre. In this article, we summarise the key pledges and take-aways from COP26, including the impact on financial institutions. Included in our summary are the main elements of the signed Glasgow Climate Pact.

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If you require further information about anything covered in this briefing, please contact Grania Baird, Jessica Reed, Kya Fear, or your usual contact at the firm on +44 (0)20 3375 7000.

This publication is a general summary of the law. It should not replace legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

© Farrer & Co LLP, December 2021

 

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Grania Baird banking lawyer

Grania Baird

Partner

Grania leads the financial services regulatory and funds practice at Farrer & Co. She has over 20 years of experience acting for clients across the sector, including private banks, wealth managers, asset managers and, more recently, payment services firms and Fintech businesses.

Grania leads the financial services regulatory and funds practice at Farrer & Co. She has over 20 years of experience acting for clients across the sector, including private banks, wealth managers, asset managers and, more recently, payment services firms and Fintech businesses.

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Jessica Reed

Partner

Jessica is an experienced financial services and funds lawyer. She advises a wide range of clients including asset managers, wealth managers, private banks, international financial institutions and charitable institutions on the full spectrum of contractual, transactional and regulatory issues.

Jessica is an experienced financial services and funds lawyer. She advises a wide range of clients including asset managers, wealth managers, private banks, international financial institutions and charitable institutions on the full spectrum of contractual, transactional and regulatory issues.

Email Jessica +44 (0)20 3375 7518
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Kya Fear

Associate

Kya is an associate in our Banking and Financial Services team providing advice to financial services firms, including, asset managers, wealth managers, private banks, and charitable institutions on a broad range of legal and regulatory issues.  

Kya is an associate in our Banking and Financial Services team providing advice to financial services firms, including, asset managers, wealth managers, private banks, and charitable institutions on a broad range of legal and regulatory issues.  

Email Kya +44 (0)20 3375 7509

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