ESG Content

The Commission voted 3-1 earlier this week in favor of issuing for comment a proposal that would enhance and standardize climate-related disclosure for public companies (including asset managers which are public companies). The disclosure would be required to appear in company...

On 14 March 2022, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) announced details of its 2022 work plan to develop sustainable finance, covering topics on corporate reporting, assurance standards, carbon markets, and IOSCO's sustainability recommendations on asset...

Attached is our response to the Call for Evidence on Market Characteristics of ESG Rating Providers in the European Union, which was conducted by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

On 4 March 2022, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) hosted an industry workshop on ESG fund applications. During the workshop, SFC staff shared observations and regulatory expectations for how a fund could demonstrate its compliance with the Circular to management...

ICI submitted a letter responding to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's request for information on environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices in the municipal securities market.

On 11 February 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its Sustainable Finance Roadmap for 2022-2024 (Roadmap), setting out ESMA's deliverables on sustainable finance and how they will be implemented during the period 2022-2024.

On 27 January 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a consultation paper with proposed revisions to its current guidelines on suitability requirements under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), to reflect the upcoming sustainability...

On 2 February 2022, the European Commission published a second batch of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide additional implementation guidance on the Disclosures Delegated Act under Article 8 of EU Taxonomy Regulation.

On 17 December 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published final rules and guidance relating to the climate-related disclosure requirements for asset managers, life insurers, and FCA-regulated pension providers.

On Thursday, February 17, ICI Global held a call with members to provide an update on the global landscape of regulatory developments related to sustainable finance and discussed strategic policy priorities.