Regulation

Move comes as investors gear up for COP15; CDP finds majority of companies not translating strategies or commitments on biodiversity into action.

LGIM America's head of stewardship, John Hoeppner shares thoughts on the new rule from the US Department of Labor and 'double standards' around ESG.

Treasurers, Attorneys General, and investor initiatives are ramping up their efforts to pushback against anti-ESG policymakers and associations in the US.

Responsible Investor asked State Financial Officers Foundation Treasurers about their relationship to ESG.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Finnish fund Varma to target intermediaries over fossil fuel financing; ClientEarth drops case against central bank.

More than a tenth of funds bearing the EU's highest sustainability designation have been downgraded in November as managers prepare for 1 January.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Goldman Sachs fined $4m for ESG funds; Swiss Federal Council enforces climate disclosures.

Industry welcomes updated draft of 'opt-in', principles-based code issued by Japan's Financial Services Agency.

More legal pushback on anti-ESG legislation and investigations expected.

RI analysis shows firms named in report on passive investment in companies linked to abuses appear in 26 Article 9 funds.