Financial Regulation Weekly Bulletin - 4 November 2021

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General

• Net zero and transition plans – HM Treasury publishes press release and fact sheet on COP26 Finance Day
• Regulatory Initiatives Grid – FCA publishes update
• Regulatory Initiatives Grid – FCA publishes update

Banking and Finance

• Market review of card acquiring services – PSR publishes final report

Securities and Markets

• International Platform on Sustainable Disclosure – European Commission publishes report on status of ESG disclosures
• Sustainable finance – IFRS Foundation announces establishment of the International Sustainability Standards Board and publication of prototype disclosure requirements

Asset Management

• Recommendations on sustainability-related practices in asset management – IOSCO publishes final report
• Sustainable Disclosure Requirements and Investment Labels – FCA publishes Discussion Paper (DP21/4)

Insurance

• Insurance supervision and climate change – IAIS commits to amplify its response

Financial Crime

• AML/CTF controls in overseas jurisdictions – HM Treasury updates advisory notice