$1.4trn at stake as five biggest stockmarkets heavily exposed to climate risk
India is particularly at risk, along with Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh and Pakistan
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Climate Change Committee sounds alarm on ‘piecemeal and disjointed’ UK adaptation plan
‘To date, no government in the UK has taken this risk seriously enough’
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Global food supply chain faces ‘significantly increasingly climate risks’
The First Sentier Sustainable Investment Institute report warns investors to take action to support food security
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SEC acting chair questions ‘deeply flawed’ climate disclosure rules
Uyeda has requested a postponement to legal proceedings pending the discussion of ‘appropriate next steps’
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Baillie Gifford withdraws from NZAM and Climate Action 100+
‘Our membership has become contested, and this risks distracting from our core responsibilities’
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COP29 Finance Day ‘intense’ as critics say COP ‘is no longer fit for purpose’
A report published on Finance Day said that $1trn is needed per year for developing countries by 2030
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CFA urges investors to get portfolios ready for transitioning economy
‘Managing the transition requires more than just setting long-term climate targets,’ Chris Fidler warns
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What is the most ‘under-used stewardship tool’ by wealth managers?
EQ Investors has attended seven AGMs this year to question boards on green financing targets and human rights impacts
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Global equity valuations are ‘not immune’ to climate risk
An EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute study reveals that climate risks greatly impact global equity valuations
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Open letter urges new Vanguard CEO to ‘centre climate risk’ in investment decisions
Clients threaten to withdraw funds if Vanguard doesn’t change direction on climate risk mitigation
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Driving real-world change through bond engagement
Aegon AM’s Rory Sandilands explains the risks and opportunities that climate change presents for bond investors
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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