ESG / Sustainability

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euronext Amsterdam Lists Europe’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF

By Editors | 16/08/2023

The ETF is managed by Jacobi Asset Management and uses the FT Wilshire Bitcoin Blended Price Index as its reference.

ESG / Sustainability

US SEC Scrutinising ESG Marketing by Fund Managers – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/08/2023

The SEC’s enforcement division sent document requests to several asset managers seeking information about their ESG strategies and marketing prepositions.

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam to Develop Domestic Carbon Market

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2023

Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is in charge of establishing a national registration system for all businesses and organisations generating carbon credits.

ESG / Sustainability

RBNZ Publishes ‘Too Little, Too Late’ Climate Stress Test Scenario

By Editors | 15/08/2023

The climate stress test scenario is titled ‘Too Little, Too Late’ because of the lengthy delay in enacting meaningful global climate policies.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Backs Global Nature-related Public Data Facility

By ESG Investor | 14/08/2023

TNFD said nature-related data is an “essential pre-requisite to address the global challenge of accelerating nature loss”.

ESG / Sustainability

FCA Issues Timeline for UK’s ISSB-based Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 14/08/2023

The FCA will be consulting in Q1 2024 with a view to finalising its policy position by end 2024 and commencing reporting from 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Takes Legal Action Against Active Super for Alleged Greenwashing

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/08/2023

Australian superannuation fund Active Super allegedly invested in coal, tobacco, and Russian entities despite claiming to be ethical and responsible.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand: FMA Official Tackles Greenwashing Concerns

By Editors | 10/08/2023

FMA executive director Paul Gregory addressed greenwashing in funds industry, focusing on regulatory perspectives on fair dealing and members’ interests.

ESG / Sustainability

S&P Global Ratings Stops Providing ESG Credit Indicators

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 10/08/2023

With immediate effect, the impact of ESG factors on a borrower’s creditworthiness will now be conveyed through narrative paragraphs in the rating agency’s reports.