The Call for Evidence is one of a number of measures the EU is taking as it aims to strengthen the reliability of ESG ratings. By Paul A. Davies, Sarah E. Fortt, Betty M. Huber, Michael D. Green, and James Bee On 4 April 2022, the European Commission (Commission) published a call for evidence (Call for Evidence) … Continue Reading
Proposed changes seek to reflect the integration of sustainability considerations into MiFID II. By Nicola Higgs, Anne Mainwaring, Dianne Bell, and Charlotte Collins The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is consulting on updates to its Guidelines on the MiFID II suitability requirements, in light of upcoming changes that will embed sustainability considerations into the … Continue Reading
India’s proposal includes accreditation requirements for ESG ratings providers and mandatory disclosure of providers’ data and information sources. By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee On 25 January 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released a consultation paper stating that it planned to regulate what it described as “ESG risk ratings” and … Continue Reading
