Standards

AASB signals plan to adopt IFRS S1 on voluntary basis, following pushback from local finance sector and global investors to align with ISSB standards.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Eurosif, ShareAction weigh in on ISSB's next priorities; Danish FSA finds shortcomings in pension funds' Article 8 products.

Standard setter 'assumes responsibility' for UK Transition Plan Taskforce's disclosure materials in a bid to 'streamline and consolidate' frameworks.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: S&P Sustainable1 vice chair Mattison resigns; GRI CEO Eelco van der Enden to step down; TNFD appoints Al Mubarak as new co-chair.

The standard setter has introduced climate-only adoption and ‘limited’ and ‘extended’ transition to account for the different approaches countries are taking.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: $5.2trn investor group voices concerns around shareholder rights in light of Exxon lawsuit; UK investors vote against climate resolution at Shell.

Investors warn UK risks falling behind other jurisdictions and of 'detrimental implications' for wider sustainability disclosure regime.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: Bugler starts as technical lead for climate risk at KPMG; Singapore announces taxonomy workstream co-leads.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: ISS recommends vote against Follow This climate proposal at Shell; NYC Comptroller, Schroders to back transition assessment at Suncor.

Timeline for implementation of local standards under discussion by FSA-convened working group.