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Up-to-date analysis of evolving laws, compliance requirements, ESG rules, and sector-specific mandates. SYNE helps organisations stay compliant, reduce regulatory risk, and align proactively with shifting policy landscapes.

Euronext Redefines ESG to Power Europe's Strategic Autonomy

Euronext Redefines ESG to Power Europe's Strategic Autonomy

Euronext is radically redefining the future of European finance by repositioning ESG—from “Environmental, Social, and Governance” to “Energy, Security, and Geostrategy.” This bold pivot reflects the geopolitical reality facing Europe and aims to align capital markets with the EU’s long-term sovereignty, defence readiness, and energy resilience goals. “Since

FCA Delays Expansion of Sustainability Disclosure Requirements for Portfolio Managers

FCA Delays Expansion of Sustainability Disclosure Requirements for Portfolio Managers

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to pause its plans to extend the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) to portfolio managers, despite strong support from industry stakeholders. Initially set to be rolled out as part of a broader sustainable investment framework, the move is now delayed, with

Tax Executives Brace for Increased Disclosure and Sustainability Demands, Deloitte Survey Finds

Tax Executives Brace for Increased Disclosure and Sustainability Demands, Deloitte Survey Finds

A new survey from Deloitte reveals that tax executives worldwide are navigating increasing pressure from both regulatory changes and digital transformation. With sustainability concerns rapidly rising, 82% of tax professionals anticipate a surge in public tax disclosure requirements over the next two to three years. This reflects a broader shift

India's SEBI Introduces New Guidelines for ESG Rating Withdrawals

India's SEBI Introduces New Guidelines for ESG Rating Withdrawals

India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has unveiled new guidelines detailing when and how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings can be withdrawn by rating agencies. This development aligns the country’s ESG withdrawal standards with long-established credit rating practices and responds to increasing

ISSB Proposes Reliefs for Financial Sector in Scope 3 Emissions Reporting

ISSB Proposes Reliefs for Financial Sector in Scope 3 Emissions Reporting

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has unveiled proposed amendments to its climate disclosure standard (IFRS S2), offering financial institutions relief in reporting certain Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These changes aim to ease the reporting burden while maintaining the decision-usefulness of disclosures for investors, helping financial institutions better

CSA Hits Pause on Mandatory Climate and Diversity Disclosure Rules Amid Economic Uncertainty

CSA Hits Pause on Mandatory Climate and Diversity Disclosure Rules Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has announced a pause on the rollout of mandatory climate-related disclosure requirements, citing shifting global conditions, economic pressures, and rising competitiveness concerns for Canadian companies. The delay also extends to proposed amendments around diversity disclosures. “In recent months, the global economic and geopolitical landscape has

IDB and IFRS Foundation Partner to Accelerate Sustainability Disclosure Adoption in Latin America and the Caribbean

IDB and IFRS Foundation Partner to Accelerate Sustainability Disclosure Adoption in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IFRS Foundation have launched a strategic partnership to fast-track the adoption and implementation of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards across Latin America and the Caribbean. The collaboration aims to strengthen transparency, attract investment, and enhance the region’s financial resilience amid