Sustainable Investor
Regulation
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HKEX Launches Net Zero Guide, ESG Metrics on STAGE
December 6, 2021The Net Zero Guide will help companies develop a pathway to net-zero. A new equities section on STAGE will provide a consolidated view of ESG ratings from different providers.
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Australian Parliament Approves Magnitsky-style Sanctions Law
December 6, 2021The legislation will allow Australia to address gross human rights violations, serious corruption, malicious cyber activity, among other themes.
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Fears of Article 8 Fund Greenwashing Amid Growth
December 3, 2021Eight months after SFDR’s launch, strong inflows are accompanied by continued concerns over “catch-all” category.
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Biodiversity Risks Move Up the Investor Agenda
December 3, 2021Standards and solutions come to market ahead of anticipated Global Biodiversity Framework and TNFD guidance.
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ICYMI, Now Europe is Fazed by the Phase-out
December 3, 2021Implementing the Glasgow Climate Pact is already proving difficult.
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To Shift the Dial, we Must act in Asia
December 3, 2021After the talking at COP26, it’s time for real climate action, says Nandita Sahgal Tully, Managing Director for Infrastructure Asset Management at ThomasLloyd Group.
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UK Stewardship Reports Fall Short of FRC Expectations
December 2, 2021Institutional investors must prove effectiveness of engagement over divestment and restore public’s faith, says UKSIF CEO.
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HK SFC Targets Adoption of Global ESG Standards
December 2, 2021SFC currently evaluating ESG disclosures “much more closely” and looking for more ways to reduce opportunities for greenwashing.
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Investors Fight Back Against Tax Avoidance
December 1, 2021While not illegal, aggressive tax planning by corporates threatens to undermine responsible investing.
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SFDR Level 2 Delayed Yet Again
December 1, 2021Complexity of combining SFDR and Taxonomy-specific RTSs pushes implementation date back to 2023.
