Regulators

The latest developments in sustainable finance: ‘Strong’ preliminary results on US bank green finance proposals, says NYC comptroller; UK Treasury and IA say defence companies ‘compatible’ with ESG.

RI speaks with investors, regulators and stewardship professionals on the challenges in demonstrating the effectiveness of stewardship efforts.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: UNEP FI seeks COP16 senior coordinator; Escott starts as acting head of sustainable ownership at Railpen; CalPERS names Gilmore as new CIO.

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recruiting for climate risk specialist with ‘emphasis in transition risk’ to guide supervision of US banks.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: BlackRock accused by Mississippi secretary of state of making 'fraudulent' statements about ESG and non-ESG funds; Brazil Central Bank considers adopting ISSB standards.

Report will build on previous work and ‘tackle supervision’ for NCAs, as global asset manager warns 'engagement washing' could be next industry issue.

Signatories welcome streamlined reporting and planned focus on developing markets and policy, but stress importance of maintaining integrity.

The French financial watchdog is experiencing budget and staffing difficulties amid new CSRD requirements, while other EU regulators have announced plans to assess their resources.

Sustainable Finance Beirat sets out framework for collaborative engagement platform in Germany but warns legal uncertainties remain.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: NBIM cracks down on gender diversity; Iceland raises €750 million from its inaugural green bond.