Dominic Webb
German government’s sustainable finance advisory group and France’s IFD publish joint statement on SFDR's future while ESAs' opinion is imminent.
The latest developments in sustainable finance: CalPERS to vote against Musk’s pay package at Tesla AGM; Morningstar Sustainalytics overhauls ESG risk ratings.
Party vows to boost private investment by 'confirming' that ESG and defence are compatible, no word on taxonomy or green finance strategy.
Investors almost unanimously raise concerns around reporting burden in feedback on UK stewardship code, but are fans of the framework itself.
US housing giant reports start for single-family social bond format despite data restrictions.
Lawyers and consultants also flag 'tricky' elements of the rule, such as image use.
Investors should be on the look out for policy risk after New Zealand cancels flagship hybrid ferry project set to be funded by green bonds.
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Firm says proposal would unlock more money as part of policy manifesto to 'unleash capital' for net-zero investments.
CBI, IIGCC, SMI and Climate Arc launch framework to help investors assess transition progress across ‘inoperable’ global standards.
Responses to call for evidence from government-sponsored Transition Finance Market Review stress need for investible assets.