Clearer disclosure requirements and data needed to improve the EU’s ESG regulatory framework
Greenwashing and a lack of reliable data noted among CFA Institute members’ concerns
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Labour government ‘continues to put net zero as a central policy’ post-election win
Private sector investment and complimentary policy statements ‘crucial’ to speeding up the process
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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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Barclays’ CEO: We want a government that pushes for sustainable technologies
At the recent Bloomberg conference, business leaders covered how banks are financing the transition
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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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ESG spending has ‘increased materially’ for 89% of asset managers
Fee compression remains unchanged in most sectors
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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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Majority of large-cap companies fail to quantify impacts of their decarbonisation efforts
Several sectors also rely on controversial decarbonisation levers according to the Clarity AI study
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Just 1% of advisers say they have ‘very effective’ tools to review ESG and climate risk
Seen a dramatic increase in clients focusing on ESG credentials in their investment portfolios