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Consistent, comparable and reliable data and products dependent on disclosure standards and harmonised taxonomies.

The hypothetical framework would replace the current set of buffers with a "single, releasable buffer of common equity", sitting on top of a low minimum requirement.

The BSR report explains how adopting a human rights-based approach to finance can strengthen the impact of ESG practices.

KPMG analysis finds most major banks and auditors are not yet focused on climate-related reporting.

The proposals seek to reduce vulnerabilities from foreign currency borrowing, including by exploring ways to reduce the "mechanistic use of credit ratings" by index providers.

New WEF paper outlines success factors for regtech adoption, a roadmap for implementation, and guidance on regulatory requirements.

The paper addresses social washing concerns and offers guidance for exchanges on reporting against human-rights related reporting frameworks.

Digital banks should have to meet stronger capital, liquidity, and risk-management requirements, commensurate with their risks.

SBTi's new paper provides principles, definitions, metrics, and target formulation considerations for FIs to set quantitative net-zero targets.

A new report by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change provides guidance to asset owners on closing the net zero investment gap.