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UK to 'monitor' ESG data for potential need to regulate providers

The UK government will monitor whether it needs to regulate providers of ESG data, the country's Treasury said.

UK looks to adopt IOSCO guidance in regulation of ESG ratings

The UK Treasury has called for feedback on a proposed regulatory regime that would see providers of ESG ratings disclose information on their methodologies and describe potential conflicts of interest.

People moves, 31 March: Impax, SBTi, Finance for Biodiversity, GSSB ... and more

ESG-named funds in Europe: A paradigm shift

ESMA's guidelines on fund names will help promote clarity and transparency on ESG-related matters - but potential causes of confusion remain, writes Frédéric Vonner

Australian emissions cap will 'unlock investment', say investor groups

The tightening of Australia's emissions cap will lead to genuine emissions reductions and "unlock investment" in emerging industries, financial institutions representatives told Environmental Finance.

GIIN releases listed equity impact guidance

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has released its guidance for what impact looks like in a listed equities fund.

Van Lanschot Kempen reports sharp uptick in SDG-alignment

Van Lanschot Kempen said three of its sustainable funds saw a sharp increase in the value of holdings that are aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2022.

Schroders launches 'climate-plus' impact fund

Schroders Capital has launched a climate-themed fund targeting positive impact, with UK master trust Cushon as the strategy's founding investor.

Must do better: The verdict on the UK's updated green finance strategy

A flurry of green strategy documents from the UK was welcomed but there was no news on subsidies to help it compete with those on offer in the US or EU, writes Michael Hurley

Solactive launches social, sustainability bond index with CBI