Regulation

Some funds investing solely in ESG debt were downgraded last year as other managers take a cautious approach to initial classification.

Leaked documents show right-wing MEPs are pushing to exempt all investment firms from the CSDDD.

Bottom-up carbon accounting won't produce the change we need, argues Simon Glynn of Zero Ideas.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: ESMA launches CSA on MiFID II; 1 in 5 Article 9 funds underreporting fossil fuel exposure.

‘Big four’ voted more conservatively than big proxy advisors in 2022, analysis of biggest asset managers by ShareAction finds.

FSD Africa also looks to expand TNFD pilot programme as banks and insurers see nature-related opportunities.

EFAMA, ICMA, AFME call for nuance on intentionality and focus on improving existing regulations in responses to consultation on greenwashing.

Investors and membership bodies welcome recommendations but highlight need for improved policy from government.

Research modelled cost implications for bonds issued by the six states if they enacted similar legislation to Texas, which resulted in the boycotting of major financiers.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: FIs accelerate senior women and ESG hires; GSIBs start measuring financed emissions.