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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 ESG Ratings Regulation: What do I need to do if I’m not a ratings provider?
The broad scope of the ESGRR is a key compliance issue which affects firms who are not ESG ratings providers (both EU and non-EU).
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ESG and the board – fitting the pieces together
Of the multiple issues that keep board members awake at night, responsibility for ESG is most certainly what’s known as a wicked problem.
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EU reaches agreement on new regulations for ESG ratings providers
Agreement on the ESG Rating Activities Regulation clarifies new rules on separation of E, S and G factors, non-EU providers and conflicts of interest.
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FCA month in review December 2023 – January 2024
As work at the FCA picks up pace again, we resume our regular digest of the regulator’s work, including a recap on some of the key developments since our last update in mid-December.
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New voluntary code for ESG ratings and data products providers launched
FCA-convened industry group issues globally consistent voluntary code of conduct for providers of ESG ratings and data products.
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S&P drops numerical rating of ESG factors
The ratings agency will move to ‘dedicated analytical narrative’.
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Green gold: How big ESG data will become big business
Big data will be key to creating a more robust and reliable ESG framework.