United States ESG Content

On May 25, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3-1 to propose enhanced disclosures by certain investment advisers and investment companies about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment practices.

In a settled enforcement action, the SEC charged an investment adviser for misstatements and omissions about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in making investment decisions for certain mutual funds that it managed.

On May 12, 2022, the Institute sent the attached comment letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) in response to its Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment on what actions, if any, DOL should take under federal law to protect retirement savings and pensions from risks...

This memorandum catalogues significant ESG related developments that have occurred since February 8, 2022. It references ICI memoranda that provide a more fulsome description of each matter.

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...

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...

As we previously reported, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has issued a request for information (RFI) on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in the municipal securities market. Responses to the RFI are due March 8, 2022.