SEC proposes new rules against greenwashing in ESG funds June 10, 2022 The proposal sets out three types of ESG funds and what they are required to disclose. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a proposal aiming to standardise disclosures for ESG funds. As greenwashing continues to be a prominent issue within […]
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged BNY Mellon Investment Advisor, Inc. for misstatements and omissions about ESG considerations in undertaking investment decisions for mutual funds they oversee.
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Deadline for comments on The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, now 17 June 2022.
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The ISSB has launched a consultation on two proposed standards that will eventually form a “global baseline” of sustainability disclosures.
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ESG ratings are still in the early stages of development in the Asia Pacific region, according to a report from the OECD.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has urged his finance and environment ministers to enforce climate-related financial disclosures.
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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has opted not to include mandatory climate risk disclosures in new guidance for the country’s financial services sector.
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EU rules requiring greater disclosure of investment products’ green credentials are to be delayed until 2023, it has emerged.
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A ruling by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could make it easier for investors to express views on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues through proxy votes.
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Investment firms will be expected to publish more data on their voting rights and influence over companies in which they invest under new EU rules.
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