Michael Hurley

Investor Agenda adds deforestation to transition plan guidance

France moves closer to requiring 'say on climate' transition plans

Companies listed in France would be required to give investors a 'say on climate' transition plans and their implementation, under plans set to be discussed in Parliament this month.

Unlisted renewables to get boost from UK pensions initiative, Aegon says

Renewable energy investments are likely to be the target of UK pension funds seeking to up the proportion of their investments in unlisted equities, according to the CIO of Aegon.

UK pensions reforms to unlock billions for climate investments, CIOs say

Nine of the UK's largest pension schemes have signed up to a voluntary initiative to boost investment in unlisted equities, which CIOs have said could catalyse big investments in areas including climate-related technologies.

'Does more engagement really lead to better outcomes?', asks UBS

Investors should place greater emphasis on linking outcomes from their company engagement with the financial performance of their investments, UBS said, as it warned that "more activity does not necessarily lead to greater effectiveness in achieving objectives".

EU Platform calls for two types of sustainable investment in SFDR

The Platform on Sustainable Finance has called for the creation of two types of sustainable investment under the EU's sustainable finance package of regulations, including the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

More than 90 investors demand removal of climate disclosure opt-out in CSRD

A group of 93 investors and other financial institutions has signed a letter urging the European Commission to remove a proposed opt-out in corporate disclosure rules for aspects including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Private market funds establish group to boost impact fundraising

Banking supervisors to be pushed to consider climate under BIS standards

ESMA to search for 'greenwashing' in SFDR disclosures