SEC proposes landmark climate disclosure rules
March 25, 2022
New rules requiring US-listed companies to disclose various climate-related risks have been proposed …
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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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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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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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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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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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