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Pension consultant climate competency framework published

UK regulator proposes tightened climate-risk disclosure demands

The UK financial services regulator has announced it is considering new climate-related disclosure requirements for most of the major firms listed in the country, despite disappointment from campaigners that its proposals were not mandatory.

Banks' climate progress is 'skin deep'

Banks' attempts to adapt to the risks and the opportunities presented by climate change have been criticised as "often skin deep at best" by a coalition of $2 trillion of investors.

Why asset owners should take heed of the transition to a low-carbon economy

Addressing the energy transition is a necessary long-term strategy, but it may throw up risks in the shorter-term as well, say Richard Folland and Shuen Chan

Using scenario analysis to mitigate climate risks

Climate scenario modelling has now moved beyond simple risk management to become a genuine strategic imperative, says Amine Bel Hadj Soulami

Comment: Stranded assets: it's time to stop forecasting and start scenario planning

There are five potential strategies oil and gas companies can adopt to the transition to a low-carbon economy, argues Ingrid Holmes

Australian prudential regulator warns of climate-change investment risks

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (Apra) has told general insurers it supervises to focus more on climate-related risks when making investment decisions.

GRI appoints new chief executive

GRI, formerly known as the Global Reporting Initiative, has appointed Timothy Mohin as its new chief executive.

People Moves

Farnam Bidgoli head of Sustainalytics' sustainable bond practice in Europe, has stepped down to complete her post graduate studies in Toronto.

Getting to work: the climate-disclosure taskforce's first report

In a bid to promote 'decision-useful' disclosure for investors, the FSB's Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures has released its inaugural report. Sophie Robinson-Tillett reports