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Preparing for ESG Regulation

Vigilant Insights Brief Introduction As the SEC continues to focus on enforcement related to ESG, Firms should take the necessary steps to prepare for the […]

ESG Issues Remain Major Focus for SEC Investigations

News and Alerts Brief Introduction The SEC has yet to finalize their proposals related to ESG disclosure. However, Firms that advertise ESG in their materials should be prepared to […]

SEC May Change Climate Risk Disclosure Requirements | Industry Pushback

News & Alerts Brief Introduction In 2022, the SEC proposed new disclosure requirements related to climate change risk for firms. They argue that firms should be required to […]

Commissioner Uyeda Discusses ESG In Depth | SEC Releases

SEC Releases Brief Introduction SEC Commissioner, Mark Uyeda, made multiple remarks on January 27th related to the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. […]

SEC Charges $4 Million Over Investments Misrepresented as ESG

SEC Releases Brief Introduction On November 22nd 2022, the SEC charged a major investment firm $4 Million dollars in relation to their management of Funds identified as Environmental, Social, […]

Industry Pushback Toward SEC’s Proposed Rules on Climate Related Disclosures

Brief Introduction On March 21st, the SEC released proposed rule changes for certain climate-related disclosures to provide investors with consistent, comparable, and decision-useful information for making their investment […]

SEC Proposes New Rule Towards ESG Investment Practices

Brief Introduction On Wednesday, May 25th, the SEC released Proposed ESG Related Amendments for Funds and Advisers. Who Does This Apply To? This Proposed Rule is applicable to […]

SEC Proposes Rules for Climate-Related Disclosures

Brief Introduction The SEC released proposed rule changes for certain climate-related disclosures on March 21st to provide investors with consistent, comparable, and decision-useful information for making their investment […]

SEC Commissioner Provides Updates Towards Climate, ESG, and More

SEC Release On June 28th, 2021, the 2021 Society for Corporate Governance National Conference took place, where there were large discussions on Climate […]

ESG Rules Update from Commissioner Elad L. Roisman

Vigilant Insights | SEC Release On June 22nd, 2021, the SEC posted a speech regarding ESG Rules and if the SEC will make them sustainable. The […]