Reporting & Disclosures

Reporting & Disclosures

US SEC Warns of Misleading Statement Regarding ESG Investing

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2021

Many financial firms may be offering ESG products only because it is lucrative to do so, says SEC commissioner Hester Peirce.

Reporting & Disclosures

The ESG Interview: Making Climate Data Comparable

By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021

IOSCO Chair Ashley Alder believes we’re in sight of “a real step change” in sustainability reporting, writes Chris Hall at ESG Investor.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand Introduces Law on Mandatory Climate Disclosures

By Manesh Samtani | 13/04/2021

Once the bill is passed, disclosures will be required for financial years commencing in 2022, meaning the first disclosures for around 200 organisations will be made in 2023.

Reporting & Disclosures

New TSE Chief Eyes ESG Focus In Reorganisation Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2021

Chief executive Hiromi Yamaji says the TSE will urge companies to step up efforts on ESG issues based on their market classification.

Sustainable Finance

Japan Consults on Climate Transition Finance Guidelines

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2021

The guideline has been drafted in accordance with the Climate Transition Finance Handbook published by ICMA in December.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA Issues Proposal to Revise Corporate Governance Code

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2021

The changes will improve board independence, promote board diversity, and enhance climate-related and ESG disclosures by top-tier listed companies.

Reporting & Disclosures

SEBI Approves Listing Rule Changes, New ESG Reporting Requirements

By Editors | 02/04/2021

The new reporting requirements set the stage for taking a leap for better disclosures in the ESG space in India, SEBI said.

Reporting & Disclosures

IOSCO Forms Working Group to Aid IFRS Sustainability Project

By Editors | 31/03/2021

The MAS and US SEC will co-lead the new technical working group, which will help develop technical recommendations needed for new sustainability reporting standards.

Climate Risk

BOJ, FSA Highlight Ongoing Initiatives to Address Climate Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2021

Bank examinations will include assessments of efforts to address climate-related risks, and work is underway to identify possible approaches to climate-related scenario analysis.