IRSG

Considering PRA approach to objectives and regulatory principle; PRA approach to international engagement and collaboration; the policy cycle; and delivering a first-rate PRA Rule Book.

Supporting the commitment by the Italian G7 and Brazilian G20 presidencies to co-ordinate global action to tackle these global macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges.

Supporting the FCA's proposal for the establishment of a sound regulatory framework for fiat-backed stablecoins.

Supporting the principles set out in the FCA’s anti-greenwashing rule and welcome the supporting guidance.

Welcoming UK government support for the development of international standards for the disclosure of sustainability-related information.

A voluntary, globally consistent Code of Conduct for the growing demand for reliable ESG ratings and data products.

In the face of rising levels of money laundering due to both, geopolitical risks and the changing nature of illicit finance, the time to ensure a robust and effective anti-money laundering (AML) regime globally is now.

The IRSG believes that it is crucial that the ISSB works to support global adoption and consistent implementation of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 standards.

Farmida Bi CBE, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright and the firm’s Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) Chair, has been appointed as Chair of the IRSG Council

Concerns on cloud sovereignty requirements currently being discussed as a key element of the EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme for Cloud Services (EUCS).

Increased demand for sustainable investments, and on understanding the sustainable credentials of such investments, has markedly increased the importance of ESG rating and data products in investment decision making.

Supporting the overall direction of travel proposed in the consultation and increased regulation of ESG rating  potential or actual conflicts of interest, and ultimately improving product quality and outcomes for rating users.