Sustainability disclosure requirements
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What’s in a name? Part 1: Regulatory intent
The first of a three-part series exploring the regulation, practice, and future of ESG/sustainability-related fund names.
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EU publishes FAQs on Taxonomy reporting
Clarification on the templates that may be used for the 2025 financial year, the scope and operation of the two-year opt-out from detailed Taxonomy reporting, and the application of materiality.
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Iceland’s Central Bank publishes priorities for financial market supervision
Cybersecurity, responsible business practices, and combating money laundering are among the 2026-2028 focus areas.
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Provisional agreement on EU Omnibus I package reached
Changes to corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence rules now pending final vote.
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FCA proposes a lighter touch on SDRs
New proposals aim to streamline sustainability reporting and provide greater clarity and flexibility for firms.
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Italian regulator finds AI can improve supervision outcomes
Italian regulator has developed a decision support prototype utilizing LLMs to identify potential greenwashing by bond issuers.
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SEC’s Peirce outlines vision for keeping companies focused on maximizing value
Peirce’s prepared remarks at the Northwestern Securities Regulation Institute outlined seven principles a newly comprised securities watchdog should follow.
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ASIC roundup: Director misled investors, action to wind up 95 companies
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, November 4 – 8, 2024.
