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Supply Chain Regulations and Exposure – How to Manage Third-Party Risk and Beyond

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If the term “nth supplier” joined your vocabulary recently, you’re not alone. If you haven’t heard the term until now, don’t worry – you’ll be hearing it frequently soon enough. The “nth” supplier is the mythical last...more

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ESG–Australia – Consultation Material for the 5th Edition of the Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations...

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Overview - The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Council (Council) has recently released its consultation materials for the proposed 5th Edition of the Corporate Governance Council Principles and...more

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The foundation of ethical decision-making: Company values and code of conduct

In the previous century, the primary focus for most companies was profit maximization for shareholders. In the last few decades, a shift from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism happened, and the term corporate social...more

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10 Key Focus Areas for UK-Regulated Financial Services Firms in 2024

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In this publication, we explore some of the core focus areas for UK-regulated financial services firms in the year ahead. 2023 saw significant progress on the regulatory reform agenda, and many measures consulted on or...more

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ICMA Working Group to Develop Voluntary Code of Conduct for Hong Kong ESG Ratings

On October 31, 2023, the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) announced that it would be forming a working group to develop a voluntary code of conduct for Hong Kong-based ESG ratings and data providers. ICMA will...more

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Global Survey of ESG Regulations for Asset Managers - ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook

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Investment advisers offering funds in more than one country are accustomed to adapting to different regulatory requirements. However, the challenges presented by the global regulation of environmental, social, and governance...more

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Recent Developments for UK PLCs - September Edition

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On 10 August 2023, the FCA published Primary Market Bulletin 45, which describes its process for developing its policy position in relation to the new ISSB standards and developing climate-related transition plan guidance for...more

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Third Party Ethical Audits

An ethical audit is one that evaluates compliance with laws and regulations but also assess a vendor against ethical standards, explains Bruno Drummond, Senior Director, Global Compliance at DHL Supply Chain. These standards...more

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[Event] Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - October 28th, Frisco, TX

Looking for compliance training and networking in your area? SCCE’s Regional Compliance & Ethics Conferences offer practitioners convenient, local compliance training, including updates on the latest news in regulatory...more

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The Intersection Between ESG Efforts and Antitrust Law

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Historically, companies gave little thought to antitrust considerations when they developed environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) goals and plans. Recently, this has changed....more

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SEC Exam Priorities 2022 and Compliance

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The Division of Examinations announced its 2022 Exam Priorities in a release dated March 30, 2022. The 2022 priorities are, as usual, a blend of traditional considerations from past programs mixed with new and at times...more

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Supplier Codes of Conduct: a Realistic Approach

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Even as supply chains face increased pressure due to COVID-19, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, sanctions imposed upon Russia, and extreme weather, businesses continue to implement and develop Supplier Codes of Conduct in...more

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SFC Issues Consultation Conclusions on the Management and Disclosure of Climate-related Risks by Fund Managers

Key Points - The Fund Manager Code of Conduct will be amended to require fund managers managing collective investment schemes to take climate-related risks into consideration in their investment and risk management...more

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Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR): What To Expect

As recently confirmed, the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), becomes effective on 10 March 2021. The SFDR imposes sustainability-related disclosure requirements on financial services institutions such as...more

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