Global ESG Content

On April 12, 2023, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) released a consultation paper seeking feedback on amendments to the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The consultation is in response to a mandate from the...

On March 31, 2023, the Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) finalized amendments to the supervisory guidelines for financial business operators related to ESG Investment Trusts and ESG integration. These revisions provide regulatory guidance on the disclosures and conduct of ESG...

On April 14, 2023, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) released a consultation paper seeking feedback on mandatory climate disclosure requirements for all Hong Kong-listed issuers. HKEX proposes to transition its current "comply-or-explain" climate disclosure provisions to...

On March 30, 2023, the HM Treasury released a consultation paper seeking feedback on the initial scope of a potential regulatory regime for ESG ratings providers. The HM Treasury intends to bring ESG ratings providers into the regulatory perimeter, under the oversight of the Financial...

On March 15, 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) provided guidance on how funds making Article 8 and 9 disclosures under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) that are authorized in Hong Kong should incorporate SFDR pre-contractual disclosure template...

On February 15, 2023, the Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT), convened by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), published its third and final consultation on the proposed taxonomy for Singapore-based financial institutions ("Singapore Taxonomy"), seeking views on thresholds...

On 10 February, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a discussion paper on regulated firms' sustainability-related governance, incentives, and competence. The FCA's stated goals are to highlight good practices in this area and explore whether further regulation is needed.

ICI Global submitted the attached response to a consultation from the Australian Treasury on the proposed design of a new climate-related financial disclosure regime for listed companies and financial institutions in Australia.

ICI Global submitted the attached response to the ESMA Consultation Paper on Guidelines on Funds' Names Using ESG or Sustainability-related Terms.