Regulators

Voluntary code advises investors to pay attention to objectives and limitations of ESG data.    

HKMA says it will look at developing a local green taxonomy.

Officials divided on whether to review divestment of British multinational consumer goods group following exit from Israel ice cream business.

UK regulator investigating differences between sustainable debt frameworks and prospectuses will need Treasury intervention to regulate ESG ratings.

The survey follows a period of close monitoring of the sector by the EU securities regulator.

Verdict follows an investigation by law firm White & Case into claims of anti-Israel activities at ESG data and ratings subsidiary Sustainalytics. 

Bipartisan working group of former SEC commissioners and chairs back regulator’s right to introduce climate rules, as asset owners call for disclosure proposal to go further.

LGPS board chair was 'extremely disappointed' not to see TCFD requirements for local government schemes before COP26.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: Church Commissioners for England names net zero lead, 2DII hires new managing director.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: World Bank publishes bond impact report; IFC launches consultation on biodiversity finance reference guide.