Bill calls for new ESG disclosure requirements in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and formation of a Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee. By Paul A. Davies, James R. Barrett, and Kristina S. Wyatt On September 20, 2019, the US House Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 4329, the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act of 2019. The bill … Continue Reading
By Aaron Franklin The United States has the deepest, most liquid capital markets in the world, attracting issuers from across the globe. To sell to US investors, these issuers must comply with US securities laws, entailing a more rigorous diligence and disclosure process. Issuers must weigh the benefits of increased demand against the additional costs, … Continue Reading
