Senators demand breathing space for US investors on ESG restriction

Investors could get more time to pore over a controversial new Department of Labor (DOL) rule that could have severe negative implications for US ESG investing, after two Democratic lawmakers have stepped in.

As it stands, the public have just …

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FRC reports highlight benefits of Covid disclosures

FRC reports highlight benefits of Covid disclosures

Investors require “clear and timely” disclosures from companies during the Covid-19 pandemic to inform decision-making and drive capital allocation.

Two new reports from the Financial Reporting Council have attempted to break down what …

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Report: Fossil fuel bank lending could torpedo capital markets

Rules governing lending to fossil fuel-intensive companies need tightening to protect investors and the financial stability of capital markets, a report has warned.

In its report, Breaking the Climate Finance Doom

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Carney: Data interpretation key to zero carbon transition

Carney: Data interpretation key to zero carbon transition

Investors must learn how to interpret, and apply, the increasing volume of ESG data if they are to formulate successful strategies to tackle climate change, according to the former Bank of England …

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Environmental factors top list of investor priorities

One of the largest fund managers in Europe is pressing all companies in which it invests to employ the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework to help boost their climate risk efforts.

The move is being seen as a …

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Investors looking for consistent sustainability reporting

Investors are calling for an overhaul of sustainability reporting standards following concerns that current guidelines prevent accurate and informed investment decisions.

A major survey by consultancy McKinsey & Co, published this week, revealed …

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