The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published final amendments that streamline and harmonize over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives data reporting with global standards.
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Bill S-285, the 21st Century Business Act, which was recently introduced in the Senate without the support of any political party, proposes to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) to give legal force to the idea that corporations have positive social and environmental obligations.
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published its annual Year in Review, which covers the CSA’s progress made between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, toward the strategic goals outlined in the 2022-2025 Business Plan.
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The pause on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure rule has injected a dose of uncertainty into the world of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. However, this development should not be misconstrued as a sign of a slowdown in the global movement toward standardized ESG transparency.
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Over the last decade we’ve seen growing adoption of AI systems and technologies as companies and governments alike look to create efficiencies and innovations in how things are done. AI systems are now being readily used in diagnosing diseases, executing data analyses and supporting customers with their requests. It is present in all industries and sectors. This increase in use has also seen an emergence of criticisms aimed at the developers and users of AI technology. This has especially been due to the growing acceptance in society that AI technology carries both positive and negative human rights impacts.
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Approximately three quarters of public companies report that they are likely to invest in new technology or tools to help improve their ESG disclosure capabilities over the next year, as nearly all companies are preparing to meet increased reporting requirements, yet data quality remains the top ESG challenge, according to a new survey released by global professional services company Deloitte.
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A large majority of finance chiefs say they feel the heat on sustainability issues from multiple stakeholder groups.
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Pressure mounts to rethink balance sheets to account for natural capital—arguably the world’s most important asset. Are you prepared?
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