SFDR’s labyrinth path to clarity
The criteria have undergone more twists and turns than a suspenseful thriller, writes FE fundinfo’s Mikkel Bates
PA Future Committee
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The perfect storm
Rowan Dartington’s Tim Cockerill says ESG investing is on the back foot but – like tech in the early 2000s – the glory days are not over
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Lack of joined-up thinking on EU sustainability disclosures
Rushing out regulation has caused conflicts and the need to rework procedures
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Regulators need to better support culture change
Five years on from gender pay gap inquiry, City Hive’s Bev Shah assesses progress made
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US corporates willing to engage and change
Management teams are increasingly recognising the need to improve ESG risk profiles and reporting practices
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We’re reaching the abyss moment in our SDG journey
Morningstar’s Dan Kemp analyses SDG progress ahead of the midway summit later in September
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Antitrust and ESG
The progressive weakening of antitrust since the early 1980s raises important governance concerns about market influence
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Why investors are still finding it difficult to invest in a better world
I’m not sure about how ready the wider financial profession is to have a female client tell them they are letting the children down
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Investors approve executive pay that incentivises global warming
If shareholders are serious about pressing for net-zero alignment, they need to call for a reset
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Nature-related risks are poorly framed and mispriced
This leads to an inefficient allocation of capital and an overexposure to biodiversity-related risk
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UK needs comprehensive net-zero investment plan
Fostering dialogue between private finance and all government departments
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Endless churn of ESG data piles on pressure but is valuable
Demands have increased and don’t look like abating but each survey is a learning opportunity