United Nations Global Compact - Communication on Progress 2022
Since 2021, van Berings has been committed to the UN Global Compact and we are glad to share with you our 2022 Communication on Progress.
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Italy – Registration Tax on Share Pledges
Pursuant to Article 43(f) of Presidential Decree no. 131/1986, the basis for registration tax on deeds of pledge guaranteeing third parties’ obligations is represented by the guaranteed amount, or, if the collateral consists of money or securities, by the value of the pledged asset, if lower than that of the guaranteed obligations.
Logistics 4.0 – The Digital Supply Chain
In today’s global economy, the logistics sector has sustained considerable growth and is expected to grow further, in the years to come. Supply chain processes and transportation are critical factors for meeting the needs and demands of the global economy.
Italy – Supreme Court Ruling on the Repayment Term of Overdraft Facilities
Following the termination of an overdraft facility, a bank obtains a payment injunction in court and claws back the family trust created by the debtors, who resist by claiming that the payment injunction had been applied for prior to the elapse of the 15-days grace period awarded by article 1845 of the Italian Civil Code to the debtors for repayment of the outstanding overdraft facilities.
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Logistics 4.0 – 2022 Trends
The past decade, and especially the past two pandemic-hit years, have seen a rapid growth rate in the logistics industry, which is expected to expand further still. This has impacted logistic processes, mobility, warehousing, security and supply chain integrity.
Insect to Feed the World Conference 2022
The fourth edition of the Insects to Feed the World Conference will take place in Québec City between June 12th to 16th, 2022.
Italy – Reserved AIFs: New Rules for Retail Investors
Effective as of March 30th, 2022, with Decree no. 19/2022 ("Decree"), the Italian Ministry of Economic Affairs has amended the requirements to subscribe/acquire shares or units in Italian reserved alternative investment funds (so-called "FIA Italiani Riservati" – "Reserved AIFs"), by enlarging the array of eligible retail investors.
Guiding Principles on ESG and Sustainable Investment Funds Introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has recently received an influx of applications for the authorization of climate-related funds.
van Berings talks - 2022 Series - On Sustainable Finance
Episode 3 of 3: Green Loans and Sustainability-Linked Loans
Italy – Partial Invalidity of Guarantees based on the Italian Banking Association Model Agreement (So-Called “Modello ABI”)
By decision no. 41994 of December 30th, 2021, the Italian Court of Cassation, Joint Chambers, gave an historical ruling on omnibus (open-end) guarantees granted on the basis of the model used by Italian banks between 2002 and 2005, the so-called “Modello ABI” (the “Model”).
van Berings talks - 2022 Series - On Sustainable Finance
Episode 2 of 3: Sustainability-Linked Bonds
van Berings joins Net Zero Lawyers Alliance
By joining Net Zero Lawyers Alliance ("NZLA"), van Berings further reinforces its longstanding committment to the Race to Zero philosophy as part of its broader sustainability-driven strategy.
EU – Migratory Locust: The Second Insect Approved for Human Consumption
The migratory locust ("locusta migratoria") has been green-lighted for official entry into the EU food market as of November 2021, making it the second insect to be included in the European Commission's list of authorized novel foods, after dried yellow mealworms, which were approved in July, 2021
van Berings talks - 2022 Series - On Sustainable Finance
Episode 1 of 3: Green Bonds, Social Bonds and Sustainability Bonds