Wall Street regulator moves to scrap Biden-era climate rule

Wall Street's top regulator is drafting rules to roll back a dormant Biden-era climate disclosure requirement that was intended to help investors assess companies' climate-related spending and risks. The move signals a lighter regulatory posture on ESG reporting and could reduce near-term compliance burdens for issuers, while increasing uncertainty around future disclosure standards.

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Wall Street's top regulator is drafting rules to roll back a dormant Biden-era climate disclosure requirement that was intended to help investors assess companies' climate-related spending and risks. The move signals a lighter regulatory posture on ESG reporting and could reduce near-term compliance burdens for issuers, while increasing uncertainty around future disclosure standards.