Global sustainable fund assets almost double to near $4trn
Morningstar flows report shows SFDR boost, while Moody’s predicts sustainable bond issuance will top $1trn
Regulation
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TCFD to become UK law from April 2022
BEIS publishes the results of its consultation
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UN creates framework for finance firms to reach net zero
Set of 11 recommendations for G20 leaders
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UK Budget disappoints on green transition
In the UK government’s Budget 2021, Sunak fell short of providing detail on green initiatives
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FCA gets tough on greenwashing: Next steps for asset managers
Financial services law firm provides advice on the regulator’s Guiding Principles for sustainable funds
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UK clarifies Sustainability Disclosure Requirements
Investment industry welcomes Greening Finance report that lays out roadmap to sustainable financing including more detail on data collection
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Finance firms call for ‘ambitious’ biodiversity framework
Ahead of COP15, 78 financial institutions have issued a statement calling on governments to align economy with biodiversity targets
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The impact of ESG data beyond regulation
Companies wanting to categorise funds accurately under SFDR need to be more stringent with their data and disclosure
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Goldner appointed TNFD secretariat
Development Finance Hub also announced to support nature-related disclosure research
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FCA climate consultation: Standardise metrics but keep flexibility
Industry responds to UK regulator’s climate-related disclosures consultation
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Green Dream with Julia Dreblow: We need a massive sea-change in regulatory requirements
Natalie Kenway interviews responsible investment expert and new ESG Clarity editorial panellist Julia Dreblow
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German firms hit with European human rights criminal complaint
ECCHR files a criminal complaint against brands such as Hugo Boss and Lidl for ‘profiting from alleged forced labour’