Central banks & regulators

Energy security and geopolitical uncertainty flagged as reasons for welcoming flexibility on compliance requirements for oil and gas importers.

Industry body urges regulator to retain core mandatory set of metrics to keep level playing field and avoid shifting burden to clients.

Korea adopts a 2028 deadline for ISSB reporting; GHG Protocol issues guidance on agriculture land use; and CalSTRS partners with Nuveen on sustainable infrastructure.

Singapore central bank publishes sustainability report with updates on scenario analysis work and taxonomy.

Final version of EU's Deforestation Regulation also adds soluble coffee and palm oil derivatives to scope.

Chair of US regulator says change to approval regime 'like taking the training wheels off the shareholder proposal bike'.

Ex-commissioner signs submission alongside former general counsel, law professors, opposing planned revocation of rules.

The latest movers and shakers in sustainable finance: Hugman leaves CIFF, Faith Ward sets up own consultancy.

IIGCC seeks views on physical climate risk data expectations – New Zealand XRB consults on disclosures based on ISSB climate standard.

Discussions throughout the week emphasise that government policy is key to transitioning the finance system, writes Steve Waygood.