Author Archives: Liz Pfeuti
FCA

FCA sets “higher bar” for greenwashing 

January 31, 2023


The UK regulator’s proposals to suppress greenwashing set a “higher bar” than the EU’s rules, according to the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF). 

Representing firms overseeing £19trn of assets, …

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Sustainable Finance Definition written within the EU Taxonomy

Stakeholder group flags issues with EU Taxonomy

January 27, 2023


The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has been urged to clarify the label and scope of Article 8 and Article 9 products.

In a letter, the Securities and …

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Divestment Sign

GFANZ criticisms raise fossil fuel divestment debate

January 25, 2023


Concerns over greenwashing, and the current reality of fossil fuel investment and divestment, have been raised again in an analysis of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) by …

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Investors back EU plan for human rights due diligence rules

European trade groups propose amendments to CS3D 

January 24, 2023


Several major European trade bodies have joined forces to urge the European Parliament and Council to amend the due diligence framework.  

Twenty-seven European trade organisations have proposed recommendations to enhance …

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Human Rights, United Nations

UNGC finds CEOs off track for 2030 goals

January 10, 2023


CEOs must accelerate their work in sustainability in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, according to new research by the United Nations.  

The UN Global

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net zero

Major UK FS bill lacks net-zero provisions 


January 19, 2023

The UK’s House of Lords has urged the Financial Services and Markets Bill must be amended to facilitate the transition to a net-zero economy. 

During the bill’s second reading at …

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ECB Building

ECB considers climate-focused reshuffle of portfolio

January 16, 2022


The European Central Bank (ECB) is considering altering the climate titling of its corporate and sovereign bond portfolios.

On 10 January, the ECB confirmed it is considering reshuffling the portfolio …

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IFRS builds global reach with office in China

January 11, 2022


The IFRS Foundation Trustees is expanding its global presence by establishing an office in China.

On 29 December an agreement was signed with China’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) to …

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SEC Securities & Exchange Commission

SEC preparing 50+ ESG regs for 2023


10 January 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is aiming to release 52 regulations targeting ESG investing.

Over the next ten months, the SEC is expected to release 27 regulations currently in …

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ISSB disclosure rule update expected in 2023


January 6, 2022

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is to propose two new rules covering companies’ disclosures of climate-related risks and expands its focus to include corporate biodiversity reporting.

The pairing will …

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