The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released the findings of its 2024 Common Supervisory Action (CSA), calling for regulatory relief and improved ESG transparency under the EU Benchmarks Regulation (BMR). This coordinated review—ESMA’s first in partnership with National Competent Authorities (NCAs)—marks a s...
ASIC Issues Guidance on New Mandatory Climate Reporting Rules for Australian Companies
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has released Regulatory Guide 280 (RG 280), outlining its approach to overseeing compliance with Australia’s new mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements. The guide offers clarity for companies preparing sustainability reports under the ...
Japan Unveils First-Ever Sustainability Disclosure Standards: “Aligning with Global Reporting Frameworks”
Japan’s Sustainability Standards Board (SSBJ) has launched its inaugural set of sustainability disclosure standards, marking a pivotal step toward enhancing corporate transparency in line with international ESG expectations. The new standards align closely with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustain...