Regulation

Ground-breaking legislation would require financial institutions to conduct due diligence to avoid financing activities that contribute to the degradation, conversion or loss of forests.

Announcement comes days after RI reported discussions on departure by unnamed NGOs.

Truss appointment ‘does not bode well’ for sustainability agenda in the short term, says BNY Mellon Investment Management.

UK workplace pension scheme publishes first mandatory TCFD report with scenario analysis by Aon.

The bill would make regulators responsible for the growth of the UK’s financial sector despite expert warnings.  

The EU has introduced taxonomy-aligned disclosure requirements based on green revenues.

Kristy Graham, executive director of Australia’s industry-led sustainable finance body, speaks about closer links with government and taxonomy efforts.

Treasurer network to engage financial institutions, corporates and fellow politicians on anti-ESG legislation.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: EU defence body awards ESG study contract to KPMG; CalSTRS to shift 20% of public equity portfolio to low-carbon index.

US manager reportedly convening a working group to prepare investor response to Republican pushback.