The FCA has set out how it will enforce new climate disclosure rules for UK listed companies.

The new rules will require all companies listed on the London Stock Exchange to …

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CFA Institute: How to take the next steps in ESG integration

CFA Institute: How to take the next steps in ESG integration

Investment organisations need to improve their handling and analysis of ESG data and ensure it is truly embedded across their processes, the institute says 

The UK is a leader

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Edelman: ESG key to rebuilding investor trust post Covid-19

Edelman: ESG key to rebuilding investor trust post Covid-19

ESG criteria still championed by investors despite retrogressive attitude from policymakers

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) will play a crucial role in rebuilding trust between companies and the investment community, the

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London-listed companies need to start their net-zero journey

FCA confirms plans for TCFD rules from January

London-listed companies need to start their net-zero journey

All companies with a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) will be required to make climate-related disclosures from January, the Financial Conduct

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UK government urges private finance firms to make net zero pledge

Finance is a central theme in the race to net zero

The UK government is calling on privately owned financial institutions to commit to a net-zero carbon future.

Speaking …

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Audit watchdog: UK companies must report climate disclosures

Audit watchdog: UK companies must report climate disclosures

FRC to push companies to speed up on the race to net zero

Companies are being urged to improve their reporting on climate change to meet the increased expectations of investors.

On …

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China and Russia join push on climate change action

China and Russia join push on climate change action

International momentum is building around the race to net zero

The impact of climate change seems to be resonating with the leaders of Russia and China who have committed to significant

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UK government sets out sustainability standards for investment managers

The UK government has issued a new set of sustainable finance standards for investment managers.

The new voluntary UK standard, PAS 7341:2020, sets out the requirements to establish, implement and manage the process of integrating responsible and sustainable considerations …

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Speed needed on financial impact of climate change disclosure

Speed needed on financial impact of climate change disclosure

Asset owners and their managers need to encourage more companies to disclose the financial impact of climate change on their businesses using an internationally recognised code, according to a new report.

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Convergence of ESG and non-ESG funds beckons

Convergence of ESG and non-ESG funds beckons

The overwhelming majority (99%) of European institutional investors expect a convergence between ESG and non-ESG products by 2022 – and 77% of them plan to stop purchasing non-ESG products in the same year.

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