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    Governance News 21 June 2023

    45 minute read + (PDF download)  21.06.2023 Mark Standen, Siobhan Doherty, Kate Hilder

    This week's issue has a strong ESG focus. In its latest move towards embedding sustainability into its broader regulatory approach, the ACCC has included sustainability among its four product safety priorities for 2023 2024.  On the disclosure front, the US SEC climate disclosure rule is now expected in October 2023. Turning to financial services, FRAA is seeking feedback on proposed metrics for assessing regulatory effectiveness and capability going forward, the Assistant Treasurer has flagged unfair trading practices reform as a priority and more…

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