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SEC delays date of climate-related disclosure rules due to legal challenges

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have decided to hit pause on the implementation of the Final Rules regarding climate-related disclosures for investors. Originally set to kick in from 2026, the effective date has been postponed while the (varied!) legal challenges are dealt with.

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SEC publishes draft 2024 Security-Based Swap (SBS) taxonomy

Late last year the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted its final ruleĀ on Security-Based Swap Execution and Registration of Security-Based Swap Execution Facilities (SBSEF).

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Chair Gary Gensler reflects on the case for mandatory disclosure

In a recent address at Columbia Law School US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler delivered a defense of mandatory disclosure. Gensler’s remarks paid homage to Jack Coffee’s seminal work and underscored the enduring importance of robust disclosure frameworks in modern financial markets.

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SEC 2024 XBRL taxonomies update

On 18 March the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system underwent an upgrade to Release 24.1, now supporting the 2024 taxonomies.

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Preparing for tailored shareholder reports

In a bid to enhance transparency and accessibility for retail investors, in 2022 the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced rules on tailored shareholder reports for open-end funds.

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SEC identifies errors in cash flow statement data

Last week the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced findings regarding incorrect elements in certain cash flow statement presentations. Following an evaluation by SEC staff, discrepancies were discovered in three presentation abstracts: Net Cash Provided by or Used in Operating Activities, Financing Activities, and Investing Activities.

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SEC adopts climate-related disclosure rule

This Wednesday the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted (3 to 2) in favour of the long-awaited and domestically controversial Climate Related Disclosures for Investors rule. The new rule introduces enhanced, standardised, Inline XBRL reporting for various aspects of climate risk, designed to improve investor access to information.

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SEC to propose new climate rule amid controversy over scope 3 emissions

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to unveil its long-awaited new climate-related disclosure rule next Wednesday. The forthcoming rule, which aims to enhance and standardise climate-related disclosures, has generated significant attention and debate, particularly regarding the inclusion of Scope 3 emissions.

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Increasing materiality of ESG issues highlighted by recent SEC enforcement

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have gained significant traction among investors, reflecting a growing emphasis on sustainable and responsible investing practices.

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Unveiling municipal finance’s next chapter

Mark Funkhouser, former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, and a prominent figure in municipal finance, recently released a white paper titled “FDTA Playbook: Owning your fiscal future.” Sponsored by XBRL US member, DebtBook, this publication comes at an important juncture for government entities grappling with the implications of the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA).

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