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Reflections on Initial SEC Policy Changes Early in the Atkins Era

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Since Paul Atkins became Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 21, 2025, the SEC has announced significant pivots in its approaches to enforcement, regulatory guidance, investment adviser...more

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ESG Investing Takes A Blow In Texas Federal Court

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On January 10, 2025, Judge Reed O’Connor of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled, following a four-day bench trial, that an airline breached ERISA fiduciary duties when investing...more

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Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends - November 2024

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Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in ESG. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business decisions....more

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U.S. SEC Climate Disclosure Rules Spark Flurry of Litigation (UPDATE)

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Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")'s adoption of the climate-related disclosure rules on March 6, 2024, dozens of parties filed petitions for review across different appellate courts. The Judicial...more

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ESG and SEC: Impact of the Judicial Review on the Final Rules for Climate-Related Disclosures

As part of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ongoing and evolving mission to enhance disclosures for investors, the SEC published final rules relating to climate-related disclosures for investors (final rules). When...more

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SEC Final Rule: The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors

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On Wednesday, the SEC approved final rules for standardized climate-disclosure. A tabular summary of the final rules is available here. With two significant exceptions, the final rules are largely consistent with the proposed...more

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Climate-Risk Disclosure Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted (in a 3-2 vote) final rules related to climate-related disclosures.  These rules had first been proposed in March 2022.  In his opening remarks, SEC Chair Gensler noted that the...more

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SEC Rulemaking Trends to Watch in 2024

From climate change disclosure rules to private company transparency measures, the year ahead promises to be a busy one for securities lawyers. Just as we would tell an issuer sharing projections to accompany those with...more

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CVM publica orientações sobre a integração de fatores ASG aos procedimentos de suitability

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Essa semana (26/12), a Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) publicou o Ofício Circular Conjunto nº 1/2023/CVM/SIN/SMI (Ofício), direcionado às pessoas habilitadas a atuar como integrantes do sistema de distribuição e...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

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Australia Regulator Initiates Greenwashing Suit Against Active Super Over ESG Investing Claims

On August 10, 2023, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced its third civil penalty proceeding this year for greenwashing against LGSS Pty Limited, which is trustee for superannuation fund Local...more

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New Front in ESG Wars: Securities Industry Sues Missouri

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On August 10, 2023, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) – a leading Wall Street industry association – filed suit to enjoin new Missouri regulations requiring investment advisors (“IA’s”) and...more

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Indian Securities Regulator Consults on Changes to ESG Disclosure and Ratings Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched a consultation paper (Consultation Paper) last month seeking public comment on three topics: (1) ESG disclosure; (2) ESG ratings; and (3) ESG investing by mutual...more

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SEC Commissioner Uyeda Comments on ESG Investment Strategies

Mark T. Uyeda, Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), spoke at the California ‘40 Acts Group on January 27 regarding various investment-related ESG issues....more

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The OSC’s Statement Of 2023-24 Priorities: A Focus On Evolving Markets and Changing Investor Attitudes

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The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has released its 2023-24 draft Statement of Priorities, in which the OSC furthers previous goals, but with renewed focus on emerging trends and drivers of change – including financial...more

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Comment Letter Submitted on SEC’s Proposed Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

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We believe our proposed changes support all market participants' common objectives of investor protection and fair and efficient capital markets. ...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

SEC Proposes Amendments to Fund “Names Rule” and Proposes Amendments Concerning Fund ESG Investment Practices

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On May 25, 2022, the SEC proposed amendments to Rule 35d-1, the fund “Names Rule,” (Names Rule Amendments) and, separately, proposed amendments to several rules and forms that would require additional disclosure for funds and...more

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Capital Markets Compass | Issue 3

SEC’s Climate-Related Comment Letters – Avoiding Potential Pitfalls - In September 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided a sample comment letter that included nine potential climate-related comments...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Made for TV: The SEC’s Regulatory Posture on Climate Risk

Climate change-related risks to the U.S. financial system are attracting increasing public attention in recent years and are raising questions about how U.S. financial regulators, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange...more

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Investor Focus on Climate Change Continues to Rise

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Climate change has long been an area of focus for investors. Over the past several months, companies have come under greater scrutiny and have begun to face increased pressure from investors, regulators, activists, and the...more

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A Conversation with SEC Chairman Jay Clayton: Long-Term Investing, Sustainability and the Role of Disclosures

On June 23, 2020, Jay Clayton, Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) discussed his perspectives on long-term investing, sustainability and the role of disclosures during a webinar hosted by FCLTGlobal, a...more

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