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Khalid Azizuddin

Khalid retrained as a journalist after working for a number of years in corporate strategy at Sime Darby in Malaysia. He focuses on sustainability data & disclosures, policy and developing markets. He is a former winner of the CFA UK Journalist of the Year Award for his coverage of the human rights issues involved in investment in Chinese surveillance companies.
Plus: NBIM backs the 'introduction of reasonable assurance' for carbon emissions reporting in Australia.
The EU’s first set of draft CSRD rules was published in 2022.
Separately, UK researchers have flagged possible bottlenecks for transition-critical minerals.
"Washington, DC, USA - October 4, 2012: The United States Securities and Exchange headquarters building located on F Street in Washington, DC. A security guard and other people are present in this photo. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission hold primary responsibility for enforcing federal securities laws."video
Regulatory filings suggest a blockbuster year for ESG rule-making in the US, including action on social issues.
Auditors are expected to play a key role in ensuring the integrity of ESG and climate reporting.
India flag flying
ESG investors previously axed SBI green bonds over links to a controversial coal mine.
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The feedback was made to an EU regulatory consultation.
Bursa CEO Umar Swift
The Malaysian exchange has developed new ESG disclosure policies for listings and launched a carbon market.
The initiative could raise $10bn over a decade, suggests taxonomy coordinator.
A consultation on the draft document is open until 26 January.
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