Our articles are written by experts in their field and include individual barristers, solicitors, academics, judges, and leading firms in relevant areas of practice. JIBFL offers authoritative insights into global banking and financial law, providing essential updates for legal practitioners and policymakers. Covering key topics like lending, security interests, derivatives, debt capital markets, banking and finance related disputes, crypto, FinTech and financial regulation, JIBFL serves as a trusted resource for navigating complex legal challenges and staying informed in the financial sector. If you would like to contribute, please email .

Business and human rights developments in the financial sector

7 April 2025 / Author(s): Stuart Neely , Lise Smit
Issue: April 2025 / Categories: In Practice
Company: Norton Rose Fulbright

Since the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in 2011, significant discussions have ensued around the responsibility of financial institutions to respect human rights across different types of transaction and business relationships. Unique challenges for the sector arise from the diverse range of investment types and asset classes, and the limited leverage financial institutions may have in relation to the conduct of co-financiers, investees and borrowers, particularly in the context of minority investments and syndicated financings.

If you are already a User, sign in
Or you can register free of charge to read a limited amount of subscriber content per month.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email directing you back to read this article in full.
Alternatively you can subscribe here to read unlimited content.