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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 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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Minerva Analytics is acquired by Solactive, the market-leading Index and ETF provider, further enhancing its leading position in sustainable finance.


January 11, 2023

FRANKFURT AM MAIN – Amid a global push towards trustworthy and granular ESG data, …

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Inrate, Swiss Flag

Inrate and Minerva Analytics partner to address Swiss stewardship


Witham and Zurich, 10 January 2023

Minerva Analytics, the UK stewardship support services and ESG research provider, and Inrate, the independent Swiss sustainability research, rating and proxy voting firm, have …

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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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Kentucky threatens divestment from 11 companies in anti-ESG move


January 5, 2023

Republican states continue to shun ESG investments as 11 major financial companies face potential divestment from Kentucky.

Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball has threatened to divest in companies …

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COP15 biodiversity framework: what’s next?


January 04, 2023

Nearly 200 governments have entered into a landmark biodiversity agreement, but critics have argued this already requires reform.

One hundred and eighty-eight governments have signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), which …

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2022 in review: ESG at the crossroads


December 23, 2022

With 2022 coming to a close, Minerva takes a brief look at the major trends seen this year and comments on the future of ESG investing.

Whilst responsible or ESG …

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SEC forms climate and ESG taskforce

US sustainable assets fall as SEC pushes ESG regulation

December 22, 2022


Sustainability-linked assets in the US have fallen from a high of $17.1tn in 2019 to $8.4tn at the beginning of 2022, a report from the US Forum for …

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