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The latest developments in sustainable finance: Investors pre-declare on Microsoft AI proposals; Switzerland launches TCFD consultation.
The latest developments in sustainable finance: Standard Life to align default pension with SDR; Impax AM reports full-year net outflows of £5.8bn.
Investors and lawyers look at the implications of changes at the White House and SEC for environmental and social shareholder resolutions.
Consultants flag concerns over US influence on UK stewardship, point to legal risks as reasons for leaving climate initiatives.
Speaking to Responsible Investor, Kunal Kapoor warns of ESG 'stalemate' and calls for focus on financial materiality to convince doubters.
Morningstar’s Lindsey Stewart discusses the challenges and solutions for investors engaged in climate stewardship.
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.
Developing in-house capacity does not mean managers should no longer engage collaboratively, says asset owner's head of stewardship.
Progression pathways uptake and market fragmentation also among potential risks flagged by initiative.
Latest tranche of responses obtained by RI shows varied reaction to House Judiciary Committee letter on collaborative engagement group.