Sustainable Investor
Regulation
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New Era of Self-regulation for Korean ESG Ratings
September 4, 2023Three ESG rating agencies have adopted best practice guidelines, also launching new self-regulatory body.
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‘Transnational Exchange’ Influencing Climate Litigation Outcomes
August 30, 2023Successful climate litigation cases are catalysing advancements in policy, as judges seek guidance from precedents in other jurisdictions.
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IFVI Seeks to Address “Inherent Limitations” of Sustainability Standards
August 24, 2023The International Foundation on Valuing Impacts releases initial framework in partnership with the Value Balance Alliance.
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UK TPT Eyes “Global Norm”, Will Strengthen Nature and Just Transition Ties
August 10, 2023Taskforce is finalising sector-neutral guidance and working on industry-specific alignment with ISSB ahead of Q1 2024 launch.
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SRDII Compliance Burden May Limit Proxy Competition
August 8, 2023ESMA maintains that industry’s monitored self-regulation regime should continue, amid persistent concerns over conflicts of interest.
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ISSB Asked to Prioritise Biodiversity in Two-year Work Plan
August 4, 2023Respondents to ISSB’s agenda priorities consultation call for focus on biodiversity and nature, progress on social and human rights reporting standards.
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IOSCO: ISSB Standards “Fit for Purpose” for Capital Markets
July 26, 2023The endorsement by IOSCO sets the stage for ISSB standards to become the common language of sustainability disclosures globally.
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Deep Sea Mining Talks Spark Debate on ISA Reform
July 24, 2023The International Seabed Authority’s governance and voting structure “profoundly undemocratic”.
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AFME Flags CSDDD Threat to Downstream Relationships
July 11, 2023The financial markets association calls for “focused” scope to ensure the directive’s objectives are met, recommends transition plan “consistency”.
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Clash in EU Sustainability Reporting Raises Concerns
July 7, 2023Requirements under ESRS need to match SFDR requirements for investors, as EU consults on bringing in more disclosure obligations for fund managers but proposes lessening reporting requirements for companies.
