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Mark Uyeda raised ‘significant concerns’ about ESG rating standards in speech on lack of definition in sustainable finance.
Industry welcomes updated draft of 'opt-in', principles-based code issued by Japan's Financial Services Agency.
UK’s financial watchdog announces formation of independent working group overseen by ICMA and IRSG.
The latest developments in sustainable finance: WWF reports 70% decline of species since 1970; ESMA makes sustainable finance top priority.
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The latest ESG movers and shakers: Barclays hires StanChart sustainable finance head; PRI has new COO.
The latest developments in sustainable finance: Bloomberg hits out at anti-ESG republicans, private equity climate body launches APAC wing
However, users have noted a broad improvement in the quality of CRA disclosures on ESG factors.
Providers are also in disagreement with stakeholders on whether the ESG ratings market is functioning properly.
Global asset manager criticises weak incentives in SLB structures, while HSBC backs calls to reject use of ESG ratings as KPIs.