Sustainability – Page 8
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NewsESMA’s latest guidance expected to improve transparency, says Eurosif
The forum is urging the European Commission to adopt ESMA’s recommendations to modify the SFDR Regulatory Technical Standards published in December 2023
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NewsGeneration IM, LSEG and HSBC to advise UK on adoption of ISSB standards
The UK Sustainability Disclosure Technical Advisory Committee will help the Department for Business and Trade develop a ‘UK-endorsed’ version of the ISSB standards by Q1 2025
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NewsESMA publishes final guidance on ESG fund names
In the final guidelines, funds are required to have 80% of their assets allocated to investments aligned with the sustainability objectives of the EU’s SFDR
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NewsUK’s leadership in sustainable finance under threat, says UKSIF
A new UKSIF report shows that more favourable policies could see up to £100bn AUM shifting towards sustainable finance
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NewsKPA Pension, Folksam, invest in early-stage climate solutions firms
Swedish pensions and insurance group puts €45m into oversubscribed Norrsken Venture Capital Fund II
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NewsSAUL is first UK scheme to adopt pass-through voting across DC, DB plans
The move strengthens the £3bn University of London’s stewardship powers which is particularly focused on voting for resolutions at the Climate Action 100+ companies
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NewsBrightwell drops head of sustainable investment role after Barron exit [updated]
Victoria Barron resigned after four years at the organisation to explore new opportunities in sustainable investment
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NewsPGB to focus sustainable investments on biodiversity, food systems
70% of members of the €37bn Dutch multi-sector fund support a focus on sustainability, according to a recent survey
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NewsSFDR feedback report confirms market split over labelling categories
Feedback summary report shows market is undecided over what it wants from next steps for Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
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NewsEU mulls lower capital charges for blended finance
Commission urged to reclassify public-private investments to bolster SDG-related capital flows
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NewsEFRAG, ISSB release joint guidance on sustainability reporting
The new document is designed to address complexities and reduce duplication in sustainability reporting
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NewsISSB’s digital taxonomy to help investors assess sustainability disclosures
The ISSB Taxonomy will enable investors to search, extract and compare sustainability-related financial disclosures as ISSB establishes its global baseline of standards
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AnalysisSmall island states turn to institutional investors to protect oceans
Small island developing states may have a total population of only around 65 million, but through their exclusive economic zones they control about 30% of oceans and seas, according to the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
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Asset Class ReportsThe quest for innovation in sustainable fixed income
Japan’s climate transition bond is the latest in a string of innovative developments in sustainable fixed income
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Asset Class ReportsClosing the data gap in green, social and sustainability-linked bonds
Luxembourg’s bourse has capitalised on its experience as a green bond hub
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Asset Class ReportsGreen bonds reach escape velocity
The green bond market looks set to grow further, despite pressure from many sides and key questions over their function
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Opinion PiecesStriking the right balance on pension funds and fiduciary duty
Pension fund investment principles, strategies and decision-making have all become more complex in the wake of the growth of sustainability factors in general and climate change in particular. This has made the interpretation and practice of trustee ‘fiduciary duties’ more vexed and challenging than ever. A recent review of fiduciary duties in the UK by the Financial Markets Law Committee (FMLC) put it this way: “It is sometimes easier to state the duties than it is to apply them.”
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Opinion PiecesBond markets look set to become the new stewardship powerbroking arena
Investors in bond markets are starting to assume a more powerful position than equity investors to influence companies and countries. Innovation is sweeping through bond markets with the introduction of specific ‘use of proceeds’ bonds and sustainability-linked bonds.
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InterviewsSweden’s AP3 pension fund and its quest for alpha
Jonas Thulin, recently appointed CIO of Sweden’s Tredje AP-Fonden (AP3), talks to Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about his approach to asset allocation and portfolio management
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NewsEnel KPI miss ‘a watershed moment’ for sustainability-linked bond market
Price reaction was swift, with the affected SLBs outperforming unaffected Enel instruments by 0.59% on average
