Climate Disclosure Rule Could Have Unforeseen Compliance Risks, Lawyers Warn
Two attorneys testified to Congress that the final rule could create additional compliance requirements outside the text of the rule.
Tag: climate change disclosure
5th Circuit Stays SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
A case brought by three Republican-led states and the fossil fuel industry has successfully paused the recently finalized rule.
SEC Approves Rule Requiring Public Companies to Disclose Climate Risk, Emissions
Public companies will have to disclose their climate risks and scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Concerns About Scope 3 Disclosure Continue to Haunt SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal
A House subcommittee hearing resulted in significant opposition from agricultural interests.
Senate, House Spending Bills at Odds on SEC Adviser Proposals
The House’s budget bill would block the safeguarding and climate risk proposals, whereas the Senate budget would not.
House Appropriations Bill Would Block Safeguarding and Swing Pricing Proposals, Among Others
The legislation also targets the climate disclosure and market structure proposals.
At House Committee, SEC Swing Pricing Proposal Comes Under Fire
Gensler defended the SEC’s recent proposals on subjects such as climate disclosure and swing pricing.
Gensler to Testify at House Oversight Hearing Next Week
Items such as the SEC’s market structure and cybersecurity proposals are likely targets for questioning, as is the SEC’s climate...
Gensler Says SEC Agnostic On Green Investing, Seeks Improved Disclosure
The SEC chair told a room of institutional investors that the regulator is “merit neutral” on how investors use climate-related...
SEC Climate Disclosure Rules Find Republican Opposition in Both Houses
An SEC proposal to require certain disclosures related to climate change and carbon emissions is facing Republican opposition in the...
What 2 Supportive Commenters Say About SEC’s Climate Regulations
The Consumer Federation of America and the Investment Adviser Association have different goals and objectives, but both organizations voice support...
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Legislative and Judicial Actions
The DOL seeks comments about protecting plan assets from climate-related risk; a proposed SEC rule would intensify registered investment adviser...
Taking Stock of the SEC’s Ambitious Climate Agenda
Now that the financial services industry has had some time to digest the 500-plus pages of proposed rulemaking text, compliance experts are offering insight about exactly what the...
Financial Literacy Commission Eyes Climate Change and Crypto Scams
During a recent hearing, members of the commission discussed the interplay of climate change, crypto assets and the financial wellness of everyday Americans—pledging to take coordinated actions to...
SEC Consolidates Climate, ESG Information
A new webpage brings together all the agency’s actions and information as a response to increased investor demand for climate and ESG investing.
SEC Seeks Public Input on Climate Change Disclosures
The commission aims to determine if the current disclosures adequately inform investors.