Norwegian capital managers and their portfolio companies face new challenges as the EU's forced labor regulation comes into force in December 2027, potentially blocking market access for products containing components from high-risk countries like China. With the U.S. using forced labor as justification for punitive tariffs and China implementing counter-sanctions that restrict supply chain investigations, companies must urgently reassess their procurement strategies and compliance frameworks.

The EU's regulation on European green bonds has been incorporated into the EEA Agreement, with Norway's Ministry of Finance proposing implementation into Norwegian law. This article examines what the regulation entails for companies considering issuing European green bonds, including taxonomy requirements, prospectus obligations, external verification processes, and the implications for Norwegian bond issuers navigating this voluntary but stringent regulatory framework.

EU-kommisjonen har identifisert tre strukturelle utfordringer som hindrer europeiske bankers konkurranseevne: nasjonal fragmentering, manglende differensiering mellom store og små banker...