Sustainable Investor
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5.3KExplainerSFDR One Year on
European efforts to bring transparency to ESG funds haven’t addressed fears of greenwashing.
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EMEA
UK Impact Investing to Double Within Five Years
Investors expect to scale up allocations, following increasing returns.
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Industry
FTSE 100 Directors Face Vote Threat Over Racial Diversity
Institutional investors call for board-level representation in line with Parker Review.
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Asia-Pacific
BIS Launches APAC Green Bond Fund
Third BIS green bond fund to channel central bank reserves to green projects in the Asia and Pacific region.
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Asia-Pacific
China Stress Tests Find Default Risks in High-emitting Sectors
Defaults in thermal power, steel and cement sectors may increase if companies in those sectors do not shift to low-carbon alternatives.
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EMEA
Social Taxonomy Tightens Ties to EU Sustainability Agenda
Increased alignment a key priority when finalising recommendations, according to PSF members.
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EMEA
“Disappointing” Start to UK Private Firms’ Governance Reporting
Only one third published statements in accordance with Wates principles, according to FRC study. Non-listed firms with £2 billion-plus balance sheets...
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Industry
UK Investors to Challenge Corporates on TCFD Compliance
Executive remuneration, human capital and diversity also key stewardship themes in 2022.
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Americas
Russia Facing Comprehensive Sanctions Over Ukraine Invasion
The US is targeting all ten of Russia’s largest financial institutions; Russian access to most major markets has been restricted.
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Commentary
ICYMI, Putin Puts Governance Back on the Agenda
Events in Ukraine gave sustainability-minded investors pause for thought.
