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ESG rating changes have 'substantial, long-term' effect on stock returns

Changes in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings of a firm can have "long-lasting effects" on stock returns, according to academic research.

Insurance can be 'powerful lever' for positive impact, says BlueOrchard

Investment manager BlueOrchard has launched its second impact-focussed insurance fund, which its CEO says can be a powerful catalyst for access to insurance in emerging markets.

COP27 agenda must 'move beyond ESG to impact'

The emphasis on climate-themed investment must move beyond environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration to focus on real-world 'impact' ahead of COP27, argues Sarah Gordon, CEO at the Impact Investing Institute.

Loan round-up: ESR, Arevon Energy, Wales & West Water, AirTrunk ... and more

Asian investors urged to be stricter on labour practices

Asian investors have been urged to require more of companies on labour practices to avoid human rights abuses and reduce reputational risk.

Bond round-up: Italy, Germany, Orsted, Intesa Sanpaolo, Singapore PUB ... and more

GAM sets 2030 decarbonisation targets for $12.5bn portion of assets

Swiss asset manager GAM Investments has set decarbonisation targets for 36% of its investment management assets - but said methodology and data issues restricted it from setting comprehensive targets.

Moody's launches ESG risk tool for P&C insurers

Global risk assessment firm Moody's has worked with specialty re/insurer Chaucer to launch a tool to help property and casualty insurers integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk ...

Council of the EU approves De Cambourg as chair of EFRAG sustainability reporting board

The Council of the EU (the Council) has endorsed Patrick de Cambourg to become chair of EFRAG sustainability reporting board (SRB).

Moody's proposes transfer of SPO business to credit rating unit

Moody's has proposed to transfer its sustainable finance second-party opinion (SPO) business to its credit rating unit, whilst it also requested feedback on its updated SPO assessment and scoring framework.