Sustainable finance identified as ‘priority growth opportunity’ in chancellor’s Mansion House speech
Consultations on mandatory ISSB disclosure and transition planning, along with other measures, were announced
Sustainable Finance
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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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Investor accuses Barclays of greenwashing for calling billions in fossil fuel funding ‘sustainable finance’
Comes as 2024 Banking on Climate Chaos report shows Barclays increased fossil fuel spending in 2023
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Shareholders ramp up pressure on Barclays, HSBC and Amazon this AGM season
Investor groups have questioned Barclays’ and HSBC’s sustainability policies, while Amazon called to consider workers’ rights
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Dogniez elected Eurosif chair
Follows Will Oulton’s decision to step down from the role
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Engaging with investment trusts on human rights
EdenTree’s Carlota Esguevillas shares engagement case studies with renewable energy investment trusts
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Are women more effective in sustainable finance than men?
European funds managed by female or mixed-gender teams outperformed those led exclusively by men
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Emerging green skills gap in financial services ‘jeopardises net-zero goals’
Demand for green finance jobs is on the rise but significant regional disparities exist across the UK
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GSIA heralds ‘maturation’ of sustainable finance industry as global AUM hits $30.3trn
Latest Global Sustainable Investment Review reflects efforts to define sustainable investments
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EEA urges more private investment to support green deal
Agency has calculated investment of €520bn a year is needed until 2030
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Investment Association calls for sustainable investment ‘clarity and certainty’ for EU clients
Trade body says SFDR review should be prioritised
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New approaches to investing in nature to unlock billions of dollars
Forest Investor Club highlights innovative case studies