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Corporate governance code revision ‘a more balanced approach than originally proposed’
The Financial Reporting Council has released changes to the code after taking industry feedback
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ESG Out Loud: How AI can drive positive change in child labour
In this podcast episode, HACE’s Eleanor Harry discusses the importance of tracking child labour in portfolios and calls for investors to take action
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Industry will see more effective and nuanced engagements as ESG grows up
In this video interview, Fidelity’s Emilie Goodall discusses how the increased scrutiny on asset manager engagement is welcome
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‘Significant number’ of boards lack basic sustainability expertise
Only 2% of companies stand out as ‘beacons of progress’
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ESG predictions for 2024: Climate adaptation strategies, transition planning and geospatial expertise
Researchers and industry analysts made predictions for the year ahead
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Climate risk means 45% of global CEOs see their firm as unviable in 10 years
Smaller companies are at greater risk
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Where will ESG product demand be in 2024?
Fund selectors reveal the sustainable strategies and asset classes they are looking to add to this year
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Asset managers backsliding on ESG commitments in key shareholder votes
ShareAction report highlights ‘worst result seen from asset managers in recent years’
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Forced labour found in nearly half fashion companies’ supply chains
Economic instability has exacerbated the risk of forced labour
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Investors ‘turn blind eye’ to social risks
Climate change is expected to cause catastrophic social upheaval but the latter is missing from much disclosure
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Fixed income outlook 2024: Blue, orange and social bonds to have their moment in predicted record year
Issuance could surpass previous highs as market conditions and increased variety make sustainable bonds appeal in 2024
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I took CISI’s creative thinking test: Here’s what I learnt
And specifically how financial services can apply the course principles in the workplace
