Patisserie Valerie scandal charges

SFO charges four individuals over Patisserie Valerie scandal 

September 14th, 2023


The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has brought fraud charges against four individuals who oversaw the collapse of high street baker chain Patisserie Valerie.

Christopher Marsh, a former director …

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Investors urge companies to account for climate-related risks

NGFS call on central banks to step up on climate litigation 

September 12th, 2023


The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has urged central banks and financial supervisers to build up their capabilities for assessing and managing risks …

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australia

Australian government accept climate risk to bond value 

September 7th, 2023


In a landmark settlement, the Australian government will acknowledge that the climate crisis is a systemic risk that might impact the value of sovereign bonds.

The government has …

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emission reduction

TPI Centre: Banks must expand emission reduction target coverage 

September 7th, 2023


The Transition Pathway Initiative Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI Centre) has called on banks to broaden their emission target coverage to include all material financing activities.

The …

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Standards compliant check, Quality assurance

IEEFA criticises SBTi’s draft standards for financial sector 

September 1st, 2023


The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has recommended improvements for the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi’s) draft standards for financial institutions.

IEEFA called on SBTi …

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ESG reporting, esg regulation

Businesses not prepared to comply with ESG regulation 

August 25th, 2023


A disconnect between executives and their employees on ESG regulation could mean companies are still not ready to abide by emerging requirements, a study by software-as-a-solution provider Workiva …

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US court Asset Managers Texas

SIFMA challenges new Missouri Securities Division rules 

August 23rd, 2023


The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) has filed a complaint over two Missouri Securities Division rules on providing financial advice based on ESG factors.

SIFMA filed its …

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Charities, Responsible, Sustainable, greenwashing

SEC and ASIC crack down on greenwashing

August 16th, 2023


The Australian and US national financial regulators are taking legal action against companies accused of greenwashing funds and misleading investors.

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) and the US …

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US Dollar, ESG, ESG reporting

Many top corporations unprepared for ESG tax reporting obligations

August 7th, 2023


Just a small minority of large US companies are able to share their total worldwide tax contributions, as pressure from stakeholders and regulators over ESG disclosure grows, a …

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Sustainability standards consolidation draws closer

Republican-led FSC proposes ESG crackdown legislation 

1st August, 2023


The Republican-led US congressional Financial Services Committee (FSC) has proposed a series of bills that are designed to limit the impact of ESG initiatives.

The committee, chaired by Republican Patrick …

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