Central banks & regulators

Governor of Banque de France calls on ISSB to use work by EU and NGFS as a source of inspiration for its proposed project on biodiversity.

ECB vice-president Luis de Guindos called for progress on an EU capital markets union to raise climate financing.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Australia settles lawsuit over climate risks to government bonds; Verra to align standards with ICVCM criteria.

Part 2 of RI's PAI Series: The majority of investors only choose the mandatory two additional indicators, most pick the same few indicators.

Part 1 of RI's PAI Series: Reporting firms question value of entity-level statements, flag variance in data coverage across indicators.

Kiwi banks lag on climate disclosures; FCA to consult on ESG disclosures for securitisation market.

Philippines central bank signs up to the PRI; NYC Comptroller urges entertainment giants to address strikes.

The supervisor has issued voluntary guidance ahead of future mandatory requirements.

UK government to require publication of ‘resilience statements’ including climate details, NBIM responds to SASB consultation.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: ASFI announces 25 senior leaders for taxonomy technical expert group; New Zealand issues temporary GHG assurance standard.