EFAMA Commented on ESG Funds Naming Rules
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) issues a report expressing its opinion on the ESG funds naming rules issued by the European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA)
ESG Regulation
ESG regulation includes policies and laws made by regulators
SEBI Issues Consultation Paper on ESG Disclosures, Ratings and Investing
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a consultation paper to solicit opinions on the ESG disclosures of listed companies, the ESG rating of the securities market and the ESG investment in the asset management industry, so as to promote a more transparent and simplified development
ELFA Responds to Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Investment Labels
European Leveraged Finance Association (ELFA) replied to CP22_20 by UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This consultation paper mainly discusses the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and Investment Labels
Hong Kong Issues Tokenized Government Green Bonds
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently announced that Hong Kong’s first tokenized government green bonds were successfully issued. The green bond is based on the government’s green bond plan and is also the first officially issued tokenized green bond in the world
French Regulator AMF Proposes Anti-Greenwashing Measures for ESG Funds
The French regulator AMF issued a document recommending that the minimum environmental standards be included in the classification of ESG funds under SFDR to reduce the possibility of greenwashing
US SEC Regards ESG Investing as an Examination Priority
The Division of Examinations of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC for short) recently includes ESG investing in the examination priorities in 2023 to understand the latest industry development trend and protect investors from potential risks
ESMA SMSG Give Advice on ESG Greenwashing
The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) put forward advice on the problem of ESG greenwashing
FCA Plans to Supervise Asset Management Companies on ESG
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to carry out an ESG supervision on asset management companies. The supervision is under the charge of the Buy-Side Directorate of FCA, which includes the corporate governance content that asset management companies are most likely to have a negative impact on consumers and the market in their business activities
Deep Dive on EU Green Deal Industrial Plan
The European Union recently announced the launch of the European Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the development of Europe’s net zero economy and support climate-neutral transition
ICMA Responds to Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and Investment Labels
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) replied to the draft Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and advised on the three types of sustainable investment labels. ICMA believes that the proposal of SDR can help the financial industry to make greater contributions in the transformation of low-carbon economy, and the establishment of investment labels can facilitate the sustainable product development of asset management companies and help investors to select appropriate financial products
ESMA, EBA and EIOPA Issues Opinions on Sustainability Reporting Standards
Three European regulation authorities (ESMA, EBA and EIOPA) issued their opinions on the draft of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS for short), the first edition published by the European Financial Reporting Advisory (EFRA) in November last year. The purpose of ESRS is to establish a common European sustainable reporting standard in order to promote the development of ESG and keep pace with global sustainable development
UNPRI Updates Reporting Framework
The United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI) released the report framework of asset management companies and adjusted the 2021 version. UNPRI believes that this update focuses on improving the clarity, consistency, and practicality in order to reduce the reporting work of the signatories