Regulators

The latest ESG movers and shakers: PwC announces global ESG leader, Deutsche Bank appoints vice-president of ESG solutions.

Shortfalls in corporate reporting – particularly on Scope 3 emissions – risk undermining the net zero project. We must build sturdier foundations for sustainable finance.

Fidelity Investments and Wells Fargo declined to comment on whether they planned on following suit and/or reviewing their sponsorship.

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

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

Concerns around data abound, particularly in private markets, but regulator says it will not be ‘taking a very tough regulatory approach’.

TPR acknowledges concerns around TCFD reporting and says it will not be taking a tough approach to regulation as it assesses first wave.

RI looks at responses to financial watchdog’s proposed rule, including pushback from influential fund bodies and managers.

Category could contribute to greenwashing, warns financial services giant in response to watchdog’s proposed disclosure rule for investment firms.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: New York State begins review of oil and gas firms; greenwashing complaint on Santos put to Aussie regulator.