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Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) Corporate Governance Proposed Amendments

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

HKEX Consults on New Corporate Governance Reforms

查看中文 In a consultation paper issued in June 2024, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX) is proposing amendments to The Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on HKEX (the Listing Rules) to improve corporate...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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Hong Kong Regulatory Update - August 2023

查看中文 This update provides an overview of key regulatory developments in the second quarter relevant to companies listed, or planning to list, on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx) and their advisers. It covers...more

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Regulators Ramp Up Scrutiny of ESG Funds

The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) oversight train continues to gain momentum with recent efforts aimed at “greenwashing” in investment funds. Several actions reflect a confluence of global efforts to ensure that...more

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SEC releases long-awaited ESG proposal for investment companies and investment advisers

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On 25 May, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) introduced a proposal to amend certain rules and forms under the U.S. Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Advisers Act) and the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940...more

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Green and Bear It: SEC Proposes ESG Rules for Advisers and Registered Funds

In a 3-1 vote on May 25, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a proposed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rulemaking for investment advisers and funds. The proposed rule and form...more

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SEC Proposes To Enhance Disclosures by Certain Funds and Advisers Regarding ESG Investment Practices

On May 25, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to rules and reporting forms seeking to promote consistent, comparable and reliable information for investors concerning funds’ and...more

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What the CSRD Could Mean for Companies in the EU

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A series of early-stage working papers provide insight into how a proposed EU legislation might expand companies’ ESG reporting obligations. On 21 April 2021, the European Commission adopted the Corporate Sustainability...more

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SEC Proposes Rules to Require Climate-Related Disclosures

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On March 21, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rule amendments that would “enhance and standardize” climate-related disclosures. These proposed amendments are the next step in the Biden...more

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Proxy Advisors Update Voting Guidelines for 2022 Focusing on Board Diversity, Climate and ESG Oversight

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Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, the leading proxy advisors in the United States, have announced updates and clarifications for their voting guidelines for the 2022 proxy season. Their voting...more

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FCA Consults on Rule Changes to Accommodate SPACs

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Proposed changes to the UK Listing Rules would allow certain SPACs to avoid a listing suspension. Key Points: ..The FCA is proposing to amend its rules so that SPACs meeting certain conditions and disclosure...more

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Nasdaq Amends Proposed Rule on Board Diversity to Provide Compliance Flexibility

On December 1, 2020, Nasdaq filed a proposed rule with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would require certain Nasdaq-listed companies to have at least two diverse directors (according to self-reported...more

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ESG Snapshot: Overview of the ESG Driven Amendments to AIFMD and the UCITS Directive

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What is the law/regulation? As part of a number of regulatory initiatives being implemented in the European Union, under its action plan for financing sustainable growth, proposed amendments to AIFMD  and the UCITS Directive...more

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