Fiona McNally
PRI chief sustainable systems officer talks to RI about ‘welcome’ simplifications of EU sustainable finance rules, predicts 2025 ‘realisation point’ for responsible investing.
European national authorities request clarifications, echo market concerns around impact on green bond issuance.
Stakeholders concerned about transition plan guidance fragmentation, while EFRAG says its publication will be further delayed.
Biodiversity-named funds AUM continues to grow; Iceberg Data Lab launches deforestation tool.
Investor giant calls for ‘equivalence’ based on ISSB over EU alignment, while local Swiss investors are split on the issue.
The mood music was mixed at sustainable finance's biggest annual event, with messages of hope balanced by gloomier musings on responsible investing and its impact.
Speaking at PRI in Person, Canada's finance minister said initial eligibility criteria for first priority sectors will be released within a year of work commencing.
US investors and consultants tell RI that enthusiasm for disclosures in line with the ISSB is not yet being matched by corporates.
Super funds divided on regulator’s approach to greenwashing enforcement.
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The latest ESG movers and shakers: Spanish government to set up sustainable finance council; ICGN announces new chair and vice chair.