Report on Sustainability-related Issuer Disclosures

IOSCO report on work on corporate issuers' sustainability-related disclosures

International Organization of Securities Commissions report elaborates on its vision and expectations for the IFRS Foundation's work towards a global baseline of investor-focused sustainability standards to improve the global consistency, comparability and reliability of sustainability reporting. 

Publisher: International Organizations     Release date: Jun 2021    

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Consumer education and protection, Accounting, actuarial and auditing , Transparency and disclosure

Sectors: Securities

Draft Issues Paper on Insurer Culture

IAIS consultation on insurer culture

International Association of Insurance Supervisors consultation explores the concept of insurer culture as a point of intersection for prudential and conduct risks, with examples to illustrate the broader role of culture in managing these risks.

Publisher: Global Standard-Setting Bodies     Release date: Jun 2021    

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Consumer education and protection, Conduct, Risk management

Sectors: Insurance

Deadline for comments: Aug 2021

Report on the Mystery Shopping Activities of National Competent Authorities

EBA report on mystery shopping activities of banks

European Banking Authority report on mystery shopping activities of banks. The report explains that mystery shopping allows banks to obtain greater insight into the conduct of financial institutions. 

Publisher: Regional Standard-Setting Bodies     Release date: May 2021    

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Consumer education and protection, Financial inclusion, Transparency and disclosure

Sectors: Banking

Climate Change Financial Risks

APRA consultation on managing the risks of climate change

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority consultation on draft guidance to banks, insurers and superannuation trustees on managing the financial risks of climate change. The consultation will assist APRA-regulated entities in managing climate-related risks and opportunities as part of their existing risk management and governance frameworks. 

Publisher: National Regulators     Release date: Apr 2021    

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Climate change

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Pensions