Big Picture

IPCC Reaction: Political Leadership Needed to Drive Transition

12/08/2021

“Concrete and actionable carbon-reduction strategies” required from governments to drive capital reallocations, say investors, while reinforcing commitment to science-based targets.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Proposes Recommendations for ESG Ratings, Data Providers

27/07/2021

IOSCO proposes recommendations to address the risks and challenges associated with products and services from ESG ratings and data providers.

Market Infrastructure

ISSB Climate Reporting Standard Could be Ready by July 2022

28/06/2021

IOSCO publishes indicative timeline for development of global climate reporting standard, sets sights on ESG data and ratings providers.

ESG / Sustainability

TCFD Scope 3 Review Supports Net-Zero Scrutiny

20/06/2021

Comprehensive reporting on all corporate emissions essential for investors, regulators and policymakers working towards low-carbon economy, says GRI.

ESG / Sustainability

Update to Green Bond Principles Prioritises Transparency, Impact

11/06/2021

The new guidance seeks to boost investor confidence with a focus on increased information flows and external verification.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Framework to Build Capacity for Nature-Related Data

08/06/2021

Like the TCFD, the TNFD reporting framework is expected to be incorporated into disclosure standards and written into national law by governments.

AML / KYC

G7 Backs – but Looks Beyond – Mandatory Climate Disclosures

07/06/2021

TCFD, IASB frameworks endorsed; communique also calls for progress on impact, nature-based and beneficial ownership reporting.

ESG / Sustainability

Transparency & Data Needed to Fuel Green Equity Growth

03/06/2021

The evolving asset class still presents risks due to differing definitions, transparency levels and data quality, according to panellists at an ASIFMA conference.

ESG / Sustainability

PASLA, RMA Issue New Guidance on ESG-based Securities Lending

30/05/2021

The guidance offers best practice to help institutional investors ensure compatibility of their ESG principles with securities lending activities.