SEC forms climate and ESG taskforce

SEC eyes tightening of ESG fund rules


March 11, 2022

The US financial regulator is considering new rules for investment funds marketing themselves as environmental, social and governance (ESG) themed.

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) chair Gary Gensler said …

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Consumer groups call for higher bar for ESG funds


March 11, 2022

A group of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called for higher standards for sustainable investment funds under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

In a paper published in …

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TPR issues guidelines on Ukraine conflict


March 4, 2022

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued guidelines to UK schemes in response to the conflict in Ukraine, which has led to investment market volatility.

In a statement, published on its website …

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SMEs

Governance body flags issues with EC SME listing rules


February 25, 2022

The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) has raised concerns about the European Commission’s (EC) plan to improve access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The commission …

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Auditors criticise EU and ESMA over funds market regulation


February 25, 2022

EU-based investors are still at risk of incurring “undue costs” or “biased advice” despite the development of the single market for investment funds, according to a new report

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taxonomy

ICMA to address EU Taxonomy usability concerns


February 18, 2022

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) is to address usability concerns over the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities. Its new report highlighted the difficulty in sourcing or estimating the required …

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Asset owner feedback sought as ISSB builds approach


February 11, 2022

The new standards body is fleshing out its approach with input from the Financial Reporting Council.

Investors have been invited to give feedback on prototype disclosure templates set out …

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emissions

California eyes mandatory GHG emissions disclosure


January 4, 2022

The California Senate has passed the Climate Corporate Accountability Act, a new bill that requires companies doing business in the state to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

California has become the …

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SEC looking to revive rule on exec pay disclosures


February 4, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is calling for public feedback on a proposed rule requiring companies to disclose links between corporate performance and executive compensation.

The …

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Letter

Companies struggle as US targets forced labour


January 28, 2022

A US law requiring the disclosure of links to potential forced labour could pose more supply chain issues to listed companies as investor scrutiny increases on social issues.

The Uyghur …

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