Sustainable Investor
Regulation
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FCA Plan to Relax Forward-looking Statement Rules Risks Greenwashing
October 5, 2023FCA Plans to Relax Forward-looking Statement Rules Risks Greenwashing
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US Treasury Principles Aim to Make Net Zero “the Norm”
October 4, 2023Principles announced by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen put emphasis on Scope 3 reporting from financial institutions and measurable targets.
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PRI Springs to Nature’s Defence with Policy-led Engagement
October 4, 2023Nature stewardship initiative to prioritise deforestation and land degradation as key sources of biodiversity loss.
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FCA, PRA Challenge UK Finance on Poor D&I
September 28, 2023Regulators identify D&I as fundamental culture issue, with larger firms potentially subject to mandatory disclosure rules from 2024.
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SFDR Overhaul Signals More Uncertainty for Managers
September 25, 2023Review could permit greater interoperability with fund-labelling, disclosure regimes in other jurisdictions.
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Regulators Turn to Tech to Tackle Greenwashing
September 21, 2023FCA-hosted TechSprint aims to harness technology innovation to outpace adverse impacts of greenwashing in financial services.
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1.5°C Future Depends on Nascent Technologies – NZAOA
September 21, 2023Calls for greater consistency and ambition in policymakers’ climate policies and incentives.
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TNFD Vital to “Operationalise” GBF’s Target 15
September 19, 2023Final recommendations on nature-related risks and disclosures aim to provide foundation for preserving the planet and financial market stability.
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UK Must “Harness the Power” of its Green Taxonomy – GTAG
September 11, 2023Ahead of autumn consultation, industry experts urge UK government to leverage taxonomy to support align policy with sustainability objectives.
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Short-termism Limiting UNGP Adoption by Investors
September 8, 2023Forthcoming OHCHR report must emphasise the central role played by the UN Guiding Principles in supporting responsible investment.
