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People moves 23 June, including Blackstone, Moody's, Temasek and more

Accounting for Asia's biodiversity

The finance industry should develop its own methods of biodiversity accounting, argues ADM's Christopher Botsford

ESG in Fixed Income Americas conference: Canada's climate disclosure rules to wait for ISSB

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) will wait and see how climate disclosure rules develop globally before finalising its requirements in this area.

Bank of Canada encourages regulator to tighten climate disclosure rules

The Bank of Canada has urged the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) to tighten climate risk disclosure rules or else Canadian firms will struggle to attract enough capital to finance their transition.

Canada confirms mandatory climate disclosures

Canada has confirmed climate-related disclosures and net-zero plans will be mandatory for financial institutions and pension funds.

US financial regulators acknowledge climate action needed amid 'increasing threat'

US regulators have identified climate change as an "emerging and increasing threat" to US financial stability for the first time

Barclays joins alternative protein funding round

Barclays, ADM Capital and GV (formerly Google Ventures) led a $32 million funding round by Air Protein, which uses 'vertical farming' to produce protein that is a low-carbon alternative to meat.

News Round Up: Kepco, Barclays, MSCI, and more

NOAA warns of busy 2020 hurricane season

An above-normal Atlantic hurricane season is forecast for 2020, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned.

Canadian securities regulators issue climate disclosure guidance

Canada’s securities regulators have published guidance to help companies improve their disclosure of material risks posed by climate change.