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What do reduced regulatory reporting demands mean for the future of ESG data?

As regulators pull back from some of their ESG reporting demands, it creates space for a market-led discussion on what data investors want, writes Michael Hurley

Basel Committee publishes voluntary climate risk disclosure framework

The influential Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has published a voluntary framework for disclosure of climate-related financial risks by banks rather than integrating it into Pillar 3 requirements as initially intended.

Cautious optimism as banking regulators hold firm on climate risk work

The outcome of a meeting of the global banking regulators on the Basel Committee was "not as bad as it could have been" with regard to their climate-related financial risk activities, but there remains uncertainty about the future of some of its significant projects.

Scrambled regs to give investors indigestion in 2025

Investors must digest a diet of disparate sustainable finance regulations in the year ahead. Michael Hurley reports

US banks 'concerned' Basel climate scenario work could affect capital adequacy ratios

An influential group of some of the US' biggest banks has said it is "concerned" that work by the Basel Committee could prematurely lead banking supervisors to change capital adequacy requirements based on the results of climate scenario analysis.

People Moves, 17 May: Impact Investing Institute, Abrdn, Basel Committee and HSBC

Thedéen appointed Basel Committee chair

Basel 'faulty'

US banks have urged the Basel Committee to re-draw 'flawed' climate disclosure rules, writes Michael Hurley

Banking regulatory body consults on requiring disclosure of financed and facilitated emissions

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has requested feedback on proposals to require banks to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to the financing they provide as well as underwriting and advisory activities.

Basel Committee to consult on bank climate disclosure requirements

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) is to consult this year on climate-related disclosure requirements that it plans to add to international standards for capital requirements.