Dominic Webb

Ninety One research finds global asset owners are unsure if established frameworks contribute to real world impact and want more standardisation.

Manager says introducing sub-categories for 8 and 9 a better approach, but IEEFA backs reforming SFDR into labelling system.

Spanish presidency puts forward carve-out for smaller providers, removal of 'based on costs' in compromise text to be discussed Wednesday.

Industry body proposes abolishing entity-level PAI disclosures, bringing in proposed labelling system in draft consultation response.

Seven out of 10 issuers measuring at the end of the year likely to hit their targets, but questions remain around Enel, PPC and San Miguel Industrias.

Review of manager alignment with guiding principles finds some progress, but improvements needed on stewardship and 'unexpected' ESG fund holdings.

Label continues to evolve with step-ups growing and some issuers off track to hit targets, but data issues continue to cause concerns.

Group launches consultation on seven sector standards for transition plan disclosure framework, including for asset owners, managers and banks.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: PRI appoints replacement for head of fixed income; Natixis IM loses head of sustainable investing to Edmond de Rothschild for CSO role.

Bond buyers welcome increased transparency under new regulation but warn that take-up of the standard is unlikely to be swift or widespread.