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Canadian regulator demands financial institutions report in line with ISSB this year

Canada's largest banks and insurers must disclose how they are implementing a climate transition plan and conducting climate scenario analysis, under rules that have been updated to align with International Sustainability Board (ISSB) standards.

Canada's banks are 'obstructing' net zero goals and progresses, InfluenceMap finds

Investors push TD Bank for more detailed transition plan

Canadian regulators urged to investigate GHG emissions disclosures of big banks

Canadian financial markets regulators have been urged to investigate whether five of the country's largest banks are disclosing adequate climate-related information.

IIGCC to step up pressure on banks to demonstrate action on net zero

A group representing investors with €65 trillion ($70 trillion) in assets under management has published a set of expectations for banks, as they push for more details on how banks will act on pledges to achieve net zero emissions.

Anti-activist ETF called God Bless America pitched

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) called God Bless America with the ticker YALL that screens out "activist" companies has been proposed.

Canada's six largest banks join Net-Zero Banking Alliance

Six of Canada's largest banks have joined the global Net-Zero Banking Alliance...

News round-up: ISS, Toronto, TSX, IHS Markit and more

Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange select IHS Markit to provide ESG reporting

Investor group urges banks to set enhanced net zero targets