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Read more: Platform on Sustainable Finance Advises ESMA on Taxonomy Disclosures ReviewPlatform on Sustainable Finance Advises ESMA on Taxonomy Disclosures Review
The Platform on Sustainable Finance has published a brief setting out its views on the European Securities and Markets Authority consultation concerning the review of the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act. The publication serves as an initial submission ahead of a complete report intended for the European Commission in December 2026.…
Read more: SEC Censures OTC Link LLC and Imposes $575,000 Penalty Over Regulation SCI FailuresSEC Censures OTC Link LLC and Imposes $575,000 Penalty Over Regulation SCI Failures
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has censured New York-based broker-dealer OTC Link LLC and ordered it to pay a $575,000 civil penalty following persistent failure to enforce systems compliance and integrity standards. Overview of Enforcement Action The US Securities and Exchange Commission censured broker-dealer OTC Link LLC and imposed…
Read more: European Commission Adopts Revised ESRS and Voluntary Sustainability StandardEuropean Commission Adopts Revised ESRS and Voluntary Sustainability Standard
The European Commission has officially adopted the revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards and the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard, following their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Official Adoption of Updated Standards The European Commission has adopted the revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) alongside the Voluntary Sustainability…
Read more: European Commission proposes rating scheme to drive data centre energy efficiencyEuropean Commission proposes rating scheme to drive data centre energy efficiency
The European Commission has proposed a common rating scheme for data centres to enhance transparency around energy and resource consumption across the sector. Resource pressures and capacity expansion targets Data centres are vital to Europe's digital infrastructure, but their ongoing expansion places significant demands on natural resources and energy systems.…
Read more: European Commission Unveils Strategy for EU Outermost RegionsEuropean Commission Unveils Strategy for EU Outermost Regions
The European Commission has introduced a new strategy aimed at supporting the EU's outermost regions, seeking to enhance resilience, improve market competitiveness, and foster social fairness for their five million residents. Four core objectives for strategic development The newly presented strategy addresses the unique geographic and structural characteristics of the…
Read more: EBA Publishes Final Guidelines on Third-Party Risk Management Aligned with DORAEBA Publishes Final Guidelines on Third-Party Risk Management Aligned with DORA
The European Banking Authority has published its final guidelines on third-party risk management to streamline compliance across EU financial entities. The updated framework aligns with the Digital Operational Resilience Act and focuses oversight on critical functions to reduce unnecessary burdens. Focus on Critical or Important Functions The European Banking Authority…
Read more: Australian Treasury Launches Consultation on External Reporting Australia BoardsAustralian Treasury Launches Consultation on External Reporting Australia Boards
The Australian Treasury has issued an exposure draft determination establishing standard-setting boards under External Reporting Australia for public consultation. Standard-setting board structure The exposure draft determination and accompanying materials outline the creation of standard-setting boards responsible for accounting standards, auditing and assurance standards, and sustainability standards. Roundtable participation and submission…
Read more: EFRAG Opens Consultation on Draft ESRS XBRL Taxonomy for Digital Sustainability DisclosuresEFRAG Opens Consultation on Draft ESRS XBRL Taxonomy for Digital Sustainability Disclosures
EFRAG has released its Draft ESRS XBRL Taxonomy for the Revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards and launched a public consultation open until 11 November 2026. Technical Architecture for Machine-Readable Disclosures The Draft XBRL Taxonomy provides the technical structure required to express sustainability disclosures under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive in…
Read more: SEC Proposes Rescission of Shareholder Proposal Rule and Reforms to Proxy Solicitation ProcessSEC Proposes Rescission of Shareholder Proposal Rule and Reforms to Proxy Solicitation Process
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed rescinding Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, shifting determinations regarding shareholder proposals to state law and corporate governing documents. The regulator also put forward amendments to standardise and update the broader proxy solicitation framework. Proposed Rescission of Shareholder Proposal…
Read more: CVM Technical Group Finalises Proposal for Capital Markets Tokenisation PilotCVM Technical Group Finalises Proposal for Capital Markets Tokenisation Pilot
The Tokenisation Working Group of Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission has submitted a draft resolution to establish the DLT CVM Pilot Programme. The proposal creates a structured environment to test distributed ledger technology across capital market infrastructure. Scope and objectives of the pilot programme The proposed regulatory framework enables experimental…
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