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EU banks remain unprepared for climate risks

On Monday, in a first-of-its-kind exercise, the European Central Bank (ECB) released a report in which it evaluated the progress of climate-related and environmental risk management amongst the banks it supervises.

Norges Bank joins Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures

he world’s largest sovereign wealth fund has joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), an industry-led initiative that aims to provide a framework for organisations to report and act on nature-related financial risks.

FCA launches TCFD rule consultation

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published plans for climate-related disclosure rules for listed companies.

Deadline extended: Climate Stewardship – have your say

Minerva invites you to provide feedback on the state of climate stewardship. Our survey deadline has been extended until Friday, 3rd December 2021 – get your response in now!

Race to the finish at COP26

As COP26 comes to a close, Minerva reports from Glasgow on the biggest takeaway for asset owners and asset managers.

UK launches ambitious net zero financial centre

The UK government has set a plan to become a leading global “net zero-aligned financial centre”, with aims to establish rules and financing for ambitious climate-related projects.

COP 26: the biggest investment shift, ever

This week at COP 26 saw a flurry of landmark achievements for greening the finance sector. The UK has delivered on its promise to make finance one of the core goals of this year’s climate conference, with back-to-back announcements by governments and regulators indicating a major win for responsible investors. This follows the series of policy announcements impacting the financial services sector in the run-up to COP, such as those unveiled in the UK’s ‘green finance roadmap.’