Driving real-world change through bond engagement
Aegon AM’s Rory Sandilands explains the risks and opportunities that climate change presents for bond investors
Author: Michael Nelson
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Over 90% of US companies plan to increase reporting efforts on SEC’s final climate rule
Enhanced reporting around CSRD and California’s climate legislation also on the cards
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Are the social benefits of crypto-assets being ‘overlooked’ by ESG fund managers?
Fund managers remain reluctant to include crypto-assets in their funds despite ‘real world social impact’
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Sustainable investing ‘a key point of differentiation’ between political parties as voters head to the polls
The next government ‘will play a crucial role in steering us towards a sustainable future’
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Private capital ESG fundraising in 2024 comparable to 2022 standout highs
‘Enduring relevance’ of ESG at a time when many have written it off
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‘Stewardship stampede’ could drive down the quality of engagement reporting
Onus is on firms to ensure engagement disclosure is ‘truly meaningful’
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Q&A with the Investor Forum: ‘Huge frustration that more people are focused on disclosure and reporting than engagement and action’
Reporting is crowding out the critical dialogue between investors and companies, say Sallie Pilot and Tim Shanagher
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Additional 96 organisations adopt TNFD’s reporting recommendations
TNFD also launches guidance for eight sectors alongside financial institutions
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ESG Out Loud: ‘We’re optimistic there’s enough interest for an LGBTQ+ fund launch’
Rob Edwards discusses Morningstar’s index focused on LGBTQ+ leaders in this month’s podcast for Pride
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ESA suggestions for SFDR improvements ‘could bring it closer to the UK’s SDR’
However, any changes to SFDR could be a while away as a new EU Commission is set up
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Less than a quarter of financial services firms have a long term net-zero strategy
Despite three-quarters of business leaders saying companies must embrace ESG initiatives
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CFA Institute launches DEI code for the European investment profession
Follows DEI code launches in the US, Canada and the UK