Sustainable Investor
Regulation
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HK SFC Proposes New Requirements for Fund Managers on Climate Risk
October 30, 2020Proposed requirements for fund managers cover four governance, investment management, risk management and disclosure.
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ESG Risk Disclosure Standards Would Support Bank Stress Tests – Fitch
October 30, 2020Ratings agency puts case for integration of ESG risks into financial reporting using “common set of internationally comparable metrics”.
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Rise in Sustainability Reporting Among Largest US Firms – G&A Institute
October 29, 2020Report highlights diversity in use of standards for ESG reporting.
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CFA Uncovers Low Awareness of Stewardship Codes Among Asia-Pacific Investors
October 28, 2020Association calls for ‘comply-or-explain’ policing of stewardship codes, more prominent role for ESG.
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Due Diligence Questions at the Dawn of the Era of Sustainability
October 28, 2020Experts from Refinitiv, Panarchy Partners and Deep Learning Investments respond to audience questions following recent webinar.
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Main Offenders in Deforestation Fight Revealed in CDP Report
October 28, 2020Asset owners urged by CDP to hold consumer goods groups accountable in the fight to end deforestation.
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China Outlines Ambitious Plan on Climate Investment and Finance
October 28, 2020The plan, backed by five government agencies, includes the introduction of a carbon market and two-way cross-border participation in green finance and climate-friendly investment.
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Institutional Investors Demand Lobbying Transparency from US Majors
October 26, 2020Corporate greenhouse gas emitters must disclose how climate lobbying aligns with climate science.
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BCBS Task Force Outlines Progress on Climate Risk Initiatives
October 21, 2020Kevin Stiroh, Co-chair of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Risks, highlighted the importance of globally concerted efforts and information sharing.
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High-Carbon Sectors Caught in Sights of LGIM, CBAM
October 16, 2020Manufacturers face further pressure from asset owners and new European carbon pricing mechanism.
