‘Alarming’ UK water issues require rigorous regulation
For investment managers, engagement is one way to influence and public interest can help determine priorities
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Less than a quarter of Asian fund managers reject investments on ESG grounds
Morrison & Foerster survey finds 91% are confident they can improve an investment’s ESG credentials
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FRC scraps ESG changes to governance code following industry feedback
Includes proposals relating to the role of audit committees on ESG
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CFA Institute releases climate risk analysis certificate
Addressing the practical application of climate factors in investment decisions
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Five takeaways from PRI in Person
This year’s conference in Tokyo looked at adapting to local contexts, the expanding role of private markets and more
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STACS upgrades ESGpedia to plug Asia ESG data gap
To help financial institutions comply with regulatory requirements
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Empowering investors: TNFD in action
New disclosure recommendations will help investors to manage risks associated with nature and biodiversity
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FRC urged not to weaken corporate governance rules
Chartered Governance Institute also argues FRC Stewardship Code ‘lacks effective enforcement’
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‘Even three years ago we couldn’t launch it’: Asset managers explain why now for green bond funds
A surge in issuance, ESG regulatory support and hopes for a release in rising interest rates are fostering a good environment for these products
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Lack of joined-up thinking on EU sustainability disclosures
Rushing out regulation has caused conflicts and the need to rework procedures
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SFDR Articles 8 and 9 may ‘disappear altogether’ as consultation launches
European Commission says there may be ‘demand for establishing sustainability product categories’
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India: ‘Paradigm shift’ brings sustainable investing opportunities
Power generation will likely change in favour of renewables