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EFRAG publishes draft simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards
The EC is aiming to adopt this delegated act in late 2026, applying to in-scope entities in respect of financial year 2027.
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PRA finalizes climate risk expectations
The PRA has issued a principles-based, proportionate framework of expectations for firms to manage climate-related financial risk.
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FCA consults on ESG ratings regime
The proposals address well-documented concerns about opacity, reliability, and independence in the ESG ratings market.
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EU Commission publishes final proposal on SFDR 2.0
A holistic summary of the differences between the leaked version and this official version.
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Legislation finalized as UK moves to regulate ESG ratings
New measures applicable to UK‑located providers delivering ratings to any client globally and also overseas providers where ratings are made available to UK customers.
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Update on ESMA final report on ESG ratings technical standards
What’s changed and what it means for financial institutions.
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UK government sustainability reporting and transition plan consultations
If endorsed, the use of these standards in reporting would initially be voluntary, but may become mandatory.
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What you need to know about the new UK Stewardship Code
Voluntary UK Stewardship Code is widely adopted in the asset management industry.