TECHNICAL ROUND UP – IOSCO SAYS REGULATORS SHOULD PUSH ESG DATA SERVICE QUALITY
November 2nd, 2021
The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has called on regulators to proactivity ensure environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) ratings and data product providers perform at a high standard. In detailed guidance, IOSCO noted: “Their significance and usefulness will only continue as capital markets intensify efforts to support the shift towards a net zero economy.” It said ESG information suppliers and assessors should, among other good practice steps, follow transparent written policies, avoid conflicts of ...
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