Regulation

Could banks’ role in carbon markets be threatened by high capital charges?

A new study by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association suggests market risk rules unfairly penalize carbon trading Carbon markets yo-yoed dramatically in the wake…

What the Proposed SEC Climate Rule Means (and Doesn’t Mean) for REITs

Download our white paper as we provide an overview of the proposed rule and how it could forever change how US-listed companies assess, manage, and…

Climate Disclosure and the SEC: Where Should Companies Begin?

April 4th, 2022 On March 21, 2022, the U.S.’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a new rule that would require public companies to disclose…

Climate risk regulation rundown: March 2022

What happened in climate-related financial regulation last month, and what’s coming up The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a proposed rule on climate-related disclosures for publicly listed companies…

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What’s in the SEC’s New Climate Disclosure Rule Proposal

On March 21, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ushered in a new era of climate risk disclosure for publicly-traded companies, which Manifest Climate…

Climate risk regulation rundown: February 2022

What happened in climate-related financial regulation last month, and what’s coming up The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) concluded its public consultation on…

Climate risk regulation rundown: January 2022

What happened in climate-related financial regulation last month, and what’s coming up US President Biden nominated Sarah Bloom Raskin, a vocal supporter of tougher climate-related…

Climate Trends: Canada’s regulator challenges financial institutions to tackle climate risks

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has a plan to harden banks, asset managers, and similar firms to the rigors of climate change…

Climate risk regulation rundown: December

What happened in climate-related financial regulation last month, and what’s coming up The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published draft principles for large banks on…

CSA Proposes Mandatory TCFD-aligned Reporting Rules

Corporate leadership on climate has never been more vital. The Government of Canada endorsed the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in 2019 and…