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Sustainability & ESG
Reporting & Disclosures
Taiwan to Require Listed Companies to Have Female Directors
By Editors | 31/03/2023
The requirement to appoint female directors is part of efforts to improve corporate governance culture among listed companies in Taiwan.
ESG Data
UK Consults on Regulatory Regime for ESG Ratings
By Editors | 31/03/2023
The consultation proposes to introduce legislation to amend and expand the FCA’s regulatory perimeter to include ESG ratings.
Sustainable Finance
UK Aims to End Uncertainty on Fiduciary Duty
By ESG Investor | 30/03/2023
Green Finance Strategy outlines the government’s plans to align the finance sector with its net zero commitments.
Reporting & Disclosures
“Clear Direction” on ESG in New Guidance for Australian Super Funds
By ESG Investor | 29/03/2023
APRA has cemented the importance of ESG in its guidance for superannuation funds on investment governance but needs to be clearer on terminology.
Reporting & Disclosures
UK FCA Delays Sustainability Disclosure Requirements
By ESG Investor | 29/03/2023
The requirements were set to come into force on 30 June, with labelling and disclosure reforms slated for 2024. These proposed dates will be adjusted.
Climate Risk
RBNZ Proposes New Guidance on Managing Climate Risk
By Editors | 29/03/2023
The guidance proposes that regulated entities develop their capabilities in climate-related scenario analysis and stress testing, outlining the RBNZ’s latest thinking on best practice.
Nature & Biodiversity
TNFD Looks to Balance Comparability and Flexibility
By ESG Investor | 28/03/2023
V.04 of the nature risks and disclosure framework takes a streamlined approach to metrics through introduction of leading indicators.
Reporting & Disclosures
Assurance Standards for Sustainability Reporting On Their Way
By Editors | 28/03/2023
IOSCO calls on issuers, assurance providers and other stakeholders to engage in the development of assurance and ethics standards for sustainability reporting.
Sustainable Finance
AFMA Updates Environmental Products Conventions
By Editors | 28/03/2023
AFMA revised its environmental products conventions to align with other conventions and clarify their non-mandatory nature.
Reporting & Disclosures
ESMA Told to Watch and Wait on ‘Greenbleaching’
By ESG Investor | 28/03/2023
Advisory group outlines its recommendations on addressing SFDR Article 9 downgrades and greenwashing regulatory uncertainty.
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