United Kingdom: Investment Strategy

The Council of the European Union has published its negotiating position on SFDR 2.0, introducing significant changes including an opt-out for professional investor-only AIFs and clarifications on private asset eligibility. Will these broadly welcome amendments survive the upcoming trilogue negotiations with the European Parliament and Commission, and what does this mean for the timeline of implementation now expected in mid- to late-2029?

Proskauer's latest analysis examines 32 European venture capital funds totaling €8.1 billion raised between Q4 2024 and Q1 2026, revealing emerging trends in recycling provisions, hurdle rates, and borrowing limits.

The development of the European Commission's proposals to update the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) may turn out to be one of the worst-kept secrets of recent years.