City Week 2024: Regulatory convergence, adaptation planning and COP29
A lot of discussion surrounded the convergence of different global regulations and reporting metrics
Regulation
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120 investors sign PRI statement calling for ISSB adoption
Over 40% of global listed companies do not disclose their operational carbon emissions
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Supportive policy and regulation could boost UK sustainable finance by £100bn AUM
UKSIF report warns the UK’s position as a world leader in green finance is under threat
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Q&A with Morrison Foerster’s Silva: It could take years before SEC’s climate regulation is back on track
Fredo Silva says the SEC’s reputation would have been damaged ‘no matter what they did’
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Will the FCA’s anti-greenwashing rule be enough to rebuild trust in sustainable investing?
Early signs are the rule will change behaviour, according to the AIC’s Nick Britton
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Pollination Q&A: Deforestation targets ‘must be made a priority’
Dr. Carter Ingram answers PA Future’s questions on frameworks, collaboration and education for Earth Day
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Orchard Street appoints head of responsibility and ESG
To deliver measurable social and environmental impact within its Impact fund
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BNP Paribas launches energy opportunities fund
To address the key ‘meta’ investment themes of the future
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World Health Day: How AI plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare
Investors expect AI to provide ‘the greatest potential for transformative impact’ in this vital sector
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New Beginnings with RLAM’s Hamilton Claxton: Industry at risk of trying to do too much too soon
Ashley Hamilton Claxton urges the industry to avoid burning out and to ‘walk forward with intent’
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Clean energy: The hidden costs of transition minerals
AXA IM’s Gilles Moëc highlights the challenges and opportunities in investing in minerals
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Major fashion brands lack concern on water risk
Planet Tracker creates tool for investors to consider level of water stress companies are exposed to