Regulation
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Environmental 2021: Climate Reporting Vital for Net-Zero Targets
January 6, 2021The environmental focus for investors in 2020 was heavily dominated by climate risk, a trend that is set to continue in the countdown to COP26.
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FSB Urges Standard Setters to Use TCFD Recommendations
December 23, 2020Using TCFD recommendations will help avoid the risk of market fragmentation, the FSB says.
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FCA Softens TCFD Mandate for Issuers with ‘Comply or Explain’ Rules
December 22, 2020UK regulator clarifies next steps toward mandatory climate-related disclosures.
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Need for ESG Data Regulation Outlined by European Asset Managers
December 21, 2020EFAMA criticises costs, comparability and market concentration of ESG data, research and ratings.
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Group of Five Releases Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Prototype
December 21, 2020Proposed standard builds on TCFD pillars, supports IFRS consultation on non-financial reporting.
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EU Financial Regulators Back IFRS Foundation on Sustainability
December 17, 2020European Supervisory Authorities support Sustainability Standards Board, but warns against climate-dominated focus.
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EU Taxonomy Delegated Acts “Ignore Scientific Advice”
December 15, 2020Consultation respondents diverge over technical screening criteria for companies in transition.
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CDSB and GRI Back IFRS on Sustainability Reporting
December 14, 2020Standards bodies call for increased cohesion between sustainability and financial reporting.
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China to Ease Access to Domestic Green Finance Market
December 11, 2020PBOC to enhance green finance standards, and explore introduction of mandatory reporting of environmental risks.
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Finance Sector Must Align Better to Net-Zero to Support UK Transition
December 10, 2020Advisory group calls for mandatory net-zero targets on path to “world’s first net-zero financial system”.
