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The latest developments in sustainable finance: Aegon targets Paris-alignment for workplace default, Dutch pension funds slash fossil holdings.
Some market observers worry 'this may not be final word', while others note 'positive' outcome.
It comes as financial regulator the FSA weighs up changes to the stewardship code.
The latest ESG movers and shakers: Robeco promotes van der Werf to head of active ownership; Taskforce on Net Zero Policy names Viñes Fiestas and Mesa as co-chairs.
Verena Ross responds to challenge on lack of ‘market signals’, telling RI Europe actions will come but national supervisors still on learning curve.
The latest developments in sustainable finance: CalPERS to vote against Musk’s pay package at Tesla AGM; Morningstar Sustainalytics overhauls ESG risk ratings.
Flags of the European Union and France flying in the wind
French asset manager also ramps up sustainability assurance expectations as part of voting policy as mandatory disclosures come into force.
The company has been removed from a list of companies associated with the manufacture of cluster munitions by ESG ratings providers.
Signs of a slight bounce on environmental and social requests; negligible support for anti-ESG proposals falls further; growing interest in governance issues.
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Stakeholders are waiting on regulatory guidance to flesh out the impact of the rule changes.
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