Dominic Webb
Deutsche to take stricter approach to coal; Barclays and Commerzbank give first impressions on EU green bond standard.
One Brazilian asset manager plans to take the fight to climate laggards with a targeted stewardship fund.
Politicians, AFME and ICMA welcome provisional agreement, but ICMA warns that usability issues with the taxonomy may harm widespread adoption.
Republicans rally support as resolution overturning recent ruling on the use of sustainability by retirement plan fiduciaries heads to Senate vote.
Group will look to provide guidance to trustees on managing social data and integrating factors into investment considerations.
Information will be key in winning over states with a mix of Republican and Democrat financial officials, says Nevada treasurer Zach Conine.
Backlash means groups focus more specifically on outcomes, says manager's head of RI research, raising concerns over two-tier market for green bonds.
Analysis into drivers of inclusion in Article 9 funds shows high presence of UNGC violators, suggests ESG ratings drive inclusion more than emissions.
Concerns raised over timing of regulation and minimum exclusions, but managers disagree on introduction of quantitative thresholds.
Storebrand and TOBAM also among six institutions that fail to make the cut, while ClientEarth challenges FCA over oil and gas prospectus approval.