Regulation

The latest developments on the EU Action Plan: Part 3 This summer, the EU’s Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (TEG) gathered market feedback on its plans for a green taxonomy, green bond standards and low-carbon benchmarks. To discuss the response and provide an update on the three initiatives – as well as the other parts of the Action Plan – RI will be joined by leaders from the TEG and the European Commission for a four-part webinar series Dr Steffen Hoerter, Head of ESG at Allianz Global Investors and a TEG member, will update listeners on the two low-carbon benchmark proposals: integrating ESG disclosure into mainstream indices and creating a dedicated regulatory framework for low-carbon products. He’ll explain how the feedback from the consultation might influence the group’s final report. We encourage you to submit questions in advance, by emailing sophie@responsible-investor.com. Questions can be asked anonymously, if requested.

Responsible Investor’s latest instalment of The EU Action Plan: What Matters To Me

Body releases ‘opinion’ on sustainable finance and Solvency II

The latest developments on the EU Action Plan: Part 2 This summer, the EU’s Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (TEG) gathered market feedback on its plans for a green taxonomy, green bond standards and low-carbon benchmarks. To discuss the response and provide an update on the three initiatives – as well as the other parts of the Action Plan – RI will be joined by leaders from the TEG and the European Commission for a four-part webinar series. Aila Aho, an Executive Advisor on Sustainability at Nordea, and TEG’s green bond rapporteur, will discuss progress on the potential European GBS and what comes next. She’ll talk about the role of transition bonds in the standard, potential legislation and how the EU’s work fits in with existing green bond initiatives. We encourage you to submit questions in advance, by emailing sophie@responsible-investor.com. Questions can be asked anonymously, if requested.

The latest developments on the EU Action Plan: Part 1 This summer, the EU’s Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (TEG) gathered market feedback on its plans for a green taxonomy, green bond standards and low-carbon benchmarks. To discuss the response and provide an update on the three initiatives – as well as the other parts of the Action Plan – RI will be joined by leaders from the TEG and the European Commission for a four-part webinar series. Nathan Fabian, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at the PRI and Chair of the Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance, will kick off the series with an update on the state-of-play for the green taxonomy. He’ll be discussing key take-aways from the public consultation and the latest in the ongoing political negotiations that run parallel to the TEG’s work. We encourage you to submit questions in advance, by emailing sophie@responsible-investor.com. Questions can be asked anonymously, if requested.

Responsible Investor’s latest instalment of The EU Action Plan: What Matters To Me

Thoughts from the Technical Expert Group member.

Taxonomy is last of three legislative proposals under EU Action Plan to go forward

Responsible Investor is proud to present a new edition in our sustainable finance webinar series focused on the global implications of the European Commission’s Sustainable Finance Action Plan, with updates on developments in Asia and North America. Coming after the G7 meeting in Biarritz, France at the end of August, this webinar will unpack the implications of the sustainable finance regulatory agenda for global investors. As the world grapples with populist politics, worsening economic inequality, and the prospect of climate breakdown, this is a crucial time for sustainable finance policy to reorient global capital markets. Against a backdrop of macroeconomic risks, this unique webinar will consider how sustainable finance policy on three continents could impact the banking and asset management industries. With the European Commission leading action on new rules covering investment mandates, sustainability definitions and green finance fiscal policy tools, this webinar will reflect on ‘the HLEG-effect’. Speakers will consider how sustainable finance regulation coming out of Brussels and Beijing could impact investors in North America and other parts of the world. Speakers: Barbara Zvan, Chief Risk & Strategy Officer, Ontario Teachers‘​ Pension Plan and a member of the Canadian Government Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance Michael Sheren, Senior Advisor, Bank of England and Co-Chairman of the G20 Sustainable Finance Study Group Morgan Després, Deputy Head of Financial Stability at Banque de France and Head of the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) Moderator: Sophie Robinson-Tillett, Deputy Editor, Responsible Investor

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