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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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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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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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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UK gov repeals Green Taxonomy technical deadline
December 22, 2022
The UK government will not make any secondary legislation under the Taxonomy Regulations, with policymakers set to revoke their legal obligation to seal the climate segment of the upcoming rules …
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Australian banks intend to reduce climate-risk exposure
December 9th, 2022
Australia’s largest banks expect to reduce exposure to climate-risk affected industries, according to new research by the Australian Prudential Regulation authority (APRA).
The Climate Vulnerability Assessment revealed banks intend …
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Europe’s biggest regulators launch greenwashing study
November 22, 2022
A major greenwashing study has been launched by three of Europe’s most powerful financial regulatory bodies.
The study is currently built around a call for evidence aimed at gathering information …
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FCA looks to tackle sustainability spin doctors
October 28, 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants a crackdown on greenwashing investment companies using misleading sustainability spin.
The UK regulator believes there needs to be agreed and recognised labels on products …
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A third of corporate boards lack strong understanding of key ESG issues, says survey
October 21, 2022
More than a third of company bosses do not have a good understanding of key ESG areas – including climate change – according …
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