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26/11/2024
Eurosif welcomes pledge from new EU Commissioners to implement and complete EU sustainable finance framework
Eurosif
23/11/2024
EU secures agreement on carbon market rules and new climate finance goal, with broader contributor base to drive clean investments, increase resilience and prepare the ground for further emission reductions
European Commission
22/11/2024
Keynote Speech of Hong Kong Focus: Strengthening the International Financial Center Development at International Finance Forum 2024 Annual Meeting
HKMA
20/11/2024
China's green certificate issuance soars amid clean energy surge
The State Council of PRC
19/11/2024
Multilateral Development Banks Welcome G20 Roadmap for MDB Reform
European Investment Bank
18/11/2024
Transition risk losses alone unlikely to threaten EU financial stability, “Fit-For-55” climate stress test shows
EIOPA
18/11/2024
IFRS:Progress on Corporate Climate-related Disclosures—2024 Report
IFRS
14/11/2024
The state of play on business and human rights: Trends and insights from five iterations of the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (2018–2023)
World Benchmarking Alliance
12/11/2024
ESG Global ESG Funds Attract $10.4 Billion in Q3 2024
Morningstar
11/11/2024
BlackRock and the Monetary Authority of Singapore spearhead collaboration to unlock investment opportunities in decarbonisation in Asia
MAS
11/11/2024
The World’s Best Hope to Beat Climate Change Is Vanishing
Bloomberg
11/11/2024
ESG Survey 2024: Investing in the sustainable transition
Deutsch Bank
10/11/2024
HKMA and Multilateral Organisations Enhance Strategic Partnership for Climate Investment in Asia
HKMA
07/11/2024
SEC Charges Invesco Advisers for Making Misleading Statements About Supposed Investment Considerations
SEC
05/11/2024
China starts building large electric container ships for carbon reduction
The State Council of PRC
04/11/2024
EIOPA factsheet shows increasing share of green investments in EU insurers’ portfolios
EIOPA
04/11/2024
Hong Kong: HKEX to Digitalise ETP Servicing Capabilities with Online Platform
HKEX
03/11/2024
A Clear Plan for Voluntary Carbon Trading
ISDA
03/11/2024
2024 State of Corporate ESG: Navigating new frontiers of regulation and AI
Reuters
31/10/2024
UK: The Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels: pre-contractual disclosure examples
FCA
30/10/2024
Brookfield’s acquisition of Neoen not opposed, subject to divestments
ACCC
28/10/2024
Boost for climate adaptation in Europe as EIB and WWF join forces to develop Nature-based Solutions at scale
EIB
28/10/2024
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and DOD Sign Agreement to Bolster Interagency Collaboration on Offshore Wind Development
US Department of Defense
28/10/2024
Beijing plans global hub for green economy
The State Council of PRC
24/10/2024
World Bank 110th Development Committee meeting 2024: UK Governor's statement
UK Gov
23/10/2024
EU paves the way for investments in Timor-Leste’s water, waste, and forestry sectors, boosting the country’s sustainable development
EIB
23/10/2024
More Companies Ditch Junk Carbon Offsets but New Buyers Loom
Bloomberg
22/10/2024
European Commission: Questions and answers on the results of the 2023 call for proposals under the Innovation Fund
European Commission
20/10/2024
IAIS sets strategic direction for 2025-2029
IAIS
20/10/2024
HKMA unveils Sustainable Finance Action Agenda
HKMA
20/10/2024
Transparency international calls on green climate fund to strengthen the protection of whistleblowers
Transp;arency International
17/10/2024
Firm climate investment: a glass half-full
Bank of England
15/10/2024
EIB Board approves €5.8 billion for upgrading major energy and transport connectivity projects in Europe and beyond
EIB
15/10/2024
A new approach to financial advice regulation
FCA
08/10/2024
Euronext rings the bell to support financial literacy and mark World Investor Week
Euronext
06/10/2024
ESMA publishes its first annual report on EU Carbon Markets
ESMA
03/10/2024
Everyone must understand the environmental costs of AI
OECD
01/10/2024
Why Only Climate Tech Cash Can Help Avoid Catastrophe
Bloomberg
30/09/2024
Halfway through its lifetime, InvestEU is already playing a key role by unlocking €218 billion in investment towards a more sustainable and competitive EU
European Commission
29/09/2024
Greening digital companies: monitoring emissions and climate commitments 2024
World Benchmarking Alliance
26/09/2024
Letter from David Bailey ‘Thematic feedback on accounting for IFRS 9 ECL and climate risk’
Bank of England
24/09/2024
IFRS Foundation publishes guide for companies as investors call for voluntary application of ISSB Standards
IFRS
24/09/2024
"How Private Markets Can Underwrite Asia's Growth Story" - Keynote Speech by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the SuperReturn Asia Conference on 25 September 2024
MAS
24/09/2024
China invests heavily in large-scale equipment renewals amid green drive
The State Council of PRC
23/09/2024
Reducing public spending, boosting employment, and improving the business environment for SMEs are key to sustainable high living standards in Belgium
OECD
18/09/2024
Commission approves €2.7 billion Austrian State aid scheme to support decarbonisation of industrial production processes
European Commission
18/09/2024
New toolkit guides investors on navigating nature- related risks and opportunities
RIAA
17/09/2024
Financial Innovation and the Future of CBDC in Australia
RBA
17/09/2024
EIB Board of Directors approves €5.3 billion investment for climate resilience and business competitiveness
European Investment Bank
17/09/2024
ASIC urges businesses to prepare for mandatory climate reporting
ASIC
15/09/2024
HKMA and DFSA hold joint conference to strengthen sustainable finance collaboration
HKMA
10/09/2024
FMA publishes ethical investing disclosure insights update
FMA
10/09/2024
EPA Launches New Website to Support the Development of Climate-Resilient Projects
EPA
10/09/2024
HKMC’s second infrastructure loan-backed securities issuance
HKMA
10/09/2024
EIOPA proposes a broad reform of the PEPP to tackle Europe’s pension gap and support the digital and green transitions
EIOPA
08/09/2024
First release of the Euronext ESG Trends Report 2024 shows promising sustainability progress among Euronext-listed companies
Euronext
08/09/2024
Joint statement: Australia’s leading conservation and responsible investment bodies unite to call for urgent action on nature laws.
RIAA
09/09/2024
North Carolina Auto Parts Seller and its Owner to Pay $10M for Making, Selling and Installing Emissions Defeat Devices on Motor Vehicles
EPA
09/09/2024
SEC Charges Keurig with Making Inaccurate Statements Regarding Recyclability of K-Cup Beverage Pod
US SEC
04/09/2024
Quarterly Statement by the Council of Financial Regulators – September 2024
Council of Financial Regulators
04/09/2024
BMW to Launch Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in Partnership with Toyota
ESG Today
03/09/2024
Commission endorses preliminary assessment of Greece's fourth payment request for €998.6 million in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
European Commission
02/09/2024
ACCC proposes not to grant authorisation to Southern Waste Solutions for the construction and operation of an organics waste facility
ACCC
01/09/2024
Sydney construction business faces court
Fair Work Ombudsman
01/09/2024
ASIC’s Moneysmart calls on super funds to better engage millennials following findings from industry roundtable
ASIC
27/08/2024
EIB Board of Directors approves €10.8 billion of new financing for energy, business, health, housing and education
European Investment Bank
27/08/2024
APRA outlines new priorities in 2024-25 Corporate Plan
APRA
27/08/2024
Supporting Continuous Improvement in ESG Outcomes for Western Australia
WA Government
22/08/2024
APRA increases ANZ’s capital add-on to $750 million over non-financial risk management concerns
APRA
22/08/2024
ASIC continues action on misleading claims to deter greenwashing misconduct
ASIC
20/08/2024
ESMA publishes translations of its Guidelines on funds’ names
ESMA
20/08/2024
Invest in Clean Air to Save Lives, Combat Climate Change, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges, Noting 8 Million People Die Prematurely Yearly from Airborne Pollution
United Nations
18/08/2024
Ofgem announce new approach to Strategic Innovation Fund to drive progress to net zero by 2030
Ofgem
13/08/2024
ASIC sues ASX for alleged misleading statements
ASIC
08/08/2024
Financial advice update - ASIC
ASIC
07/08/2024
ESG Funds Bleed Less Money in Q2 2024
Morningstar
06/08/2024
CFPB Report Finds Lenders Cramming Markup Fees and Confusing Terms into Solar Energy Loans
CFPB
06/08/2024
Glencore holds on to coal: ratcheted up transition risk needs a plan
ACCR
05/08/2024
Teck Alaska pays $429K penalty for hazardous waste violations at Red Dog Mine
EPA
05/08/2024
InvestEU: EIB signs €50 million green loan with Matrix Renewables to deploy 5 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain
EIB
31/07/2024
HKEX to introduce gold standard carbon credits on core climate
HKEX
30/07/2024
Germany: EIB and Deutsche Bank to boost Europe's wind energy manufacturers
EIB
29/07/2024
NZ consumer report reveals strong demand for ethical investments, led by young Kiwis
RIAA
29/07/2024
Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor design completes second step of regulatory assessment
Gov.UK
29/07/2024
Too many pension schemes focused on minimum compliance with ESG duties, says TPR
The Pensions Regulator
28/07/2024
H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei witnesses MoU signing between Ghafa Sustainability & Atsuya Technologies aimed at promoting innovation & enhancing energy efficiency for a sustainable future
UAE Ministry of Economy
24/07/2024
EIB projects drive major net emissions reductions, annual Sustainability Report shows
EIB
23/07/2024
Perpetual clients pull almost $8b from funds house before KKR sale
AFR
23/07/2024
ESMA sets out its long-term vision on the functioning of the Sustainable Finance Framework
ESMA
21/07/2024
APRA issues $10.7 million infringement notices and accepts court enforceable undertaking from OPC
APRA
18/07/2024
US appeals court orders judge to reconsider Biden ESG investing rule
Reuters
17/07/2024
Ethical Partners to close, sells massive big blocks in ACL, NobleOak
AFR
16/07/2024
Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on New York’s Largest Offshore Wind Project
New York Gov
15/07/2024
Brazil Aims to Attract $20 Billion for ESG Projects Using $2 Billion Climate Fund Leverage
ESG News
11/07/2024
Japan’s $566 Billion Pension Funds Sign ESG Investment Pledge
Yahoo Finance
08/07/2024
BHP shuts nickel business to arrest losses
AFR
08/07/2024
Transport needs to avoid becoming the nation’s biggest emitter
AFR
07/07/2024
Digital Technologies for Environmental Peacebuilding: Horizon Scanning of Opportunities & Risks
UNEP
07/07/2024
SEC Shares Sustainability Best Practices at ASEAN HONGKONG, CHINA SMES going ESG Policy Dialogue and Workshop 2024
SEC of Philippines
03/07/2024
Aware Super cashes in on tech, healthcare bias to return 11pc
AFR
02/07/2024
General Motors Agrees to Retire 50 million Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Credits to Resolve Excess Emissions from 5.9 million Vehicles
EPA
02/07/2024
More wind and solar generation needed to meet future demand
MBIE of NZ
30/06/2024
Report on the monitoring of climate-related risk to financial stability
European Commission
24/06/2024
ESG investing and private debt funds: Navigating the future of responsible investment
EY
24/06/2024
Vision Super buys up Whitehaven shares
AFR
23/06/2024
$7b green bond to rally nation’s net zero goals
AFR
23/06/2024
Denmark/Germany: EIB to co-finance RWE's new Gigawatt offshore wind farm with a €1.2 billion green loan
EIB
20/06/2024
EPA, DOE Announce $850 Million to Reduce Methane Pollution from the Oil and Gas Sector
EPA
20/06/2024
EU Ministers formally endorse EIB Group Strategic Roadmap and reaffirm its role as financing arm of the EU
EIB
20/06/2024
Commission approves €3 billion German State aid scheme to support the development of Hydrogen Core Network
European Commission
18/06/2024
Salesforce Accelerates Energy Transition with New $25 million Climate Investment
ESG News
17/06/2024
Keynote speech by Commissioner McGuinness at the European Financial Integration 2024 joint conference of the European Commission and the European Central Bank
European Commission
16/06/2024
HKEX: Launch of e-learning "Exchange's New Climate Requirements"
HKEX
13/06/2024
ASIC grants class no-action position to second party opinion providers
ASIC
12/06/2024
Brookfield Opens Fundraising for Catalytic Transition Fund with Anchor Commitment from ALTÉRRA Targeted to Raise up to $5 billion to Scale Up Climate Finance in Emerging Markets
Brookfield
11/06/2024
BIS Innovation Hub and Monetary Authority of Singapore Develop Blueprint for a Climate Risk Platform for Financial Authorities
MAS
10/06/2024
New financing from EIB and European Commission signed in Berlin to mobilise more than €1 billion for Ukraine’s businesses and to rebuild local critical infrastructure
EIB
10/06/2024
Family ties: ten years of monetary policy and banking supervision under one European roof
European Banking Supervision
10/06/2024
Portugal: EIB signs advisory agreement with BPI and Santander to promote green investment
EIB
10/06/2024
Current challenges in supervision – new challenges for researchers
European Banking Supervision
10/06/2024
Under-the-radar Melbourne software firm worth $90m after VCs pounce
AFR
06/06/2024
Global investors pull $60b from ESG funds
AFR
05/06/2024
AFI’s Pacific Island members launch roadmap for Inclusive Green Finance
AFI
04/06/2024
Senate Economics Legislation Committee, 2024-2025 Budget Estimates
ASIC
04/06/2024
Working together for climate neutrality: what role do stable banks play?
European Banking Supervision
04/06/2024
What lies ahead for ESG?
Herbert Smith Freehills
29/05/2024
Singapore Invests close to S$300 million in National Quantum Strategy; announces Green Data Centre Roadmap for sustainable growth
IMDA
29/05/2024
Montenegro: The European Union through EIB Global to invest up to €76 million in reconstruction of Bar–Podgorica–Vrbnica railway line under Team Europe initiative
EIB
29/05/2024
EIB Global invests €25 million in Amethis Fund III to promote sustainable growth of African businesses
EIB
23/05/2024
Ausbil is using this underrated stock to play the AI boom
AFR
21/05/2024
Monetary Authority of Singapore and People’s Bank of China Advance Collaboration in Green and Transition Finance
MAS
21/05/2024
Companies that Own and Operate Oil Tanker Plead Guilty to Environmental Crimes
US Department of Justice
17/05/2024
Germany: EIB Group and Deutsche Bank launch mortgage programme for climate-friendly housing
EIB
13/05/2024
AI Solutions for the Environment
UNEP
13/05/2024
Four ways that the investment industry can tackle gender inequality in its portfolios
World Benchmarking Alliance
08/05/2024
EIB Board of Directors steps up support for Europe’s security and defence industry and approves €4.5 billion in other financing Copy
EIB
08/05/2024
The Missing “T” in ESG
Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
08/05/2024
UK and Singapore Strengthen Collaboration in Sustainable Finance and FinTech
MAS
08/05/2024
KKR, HASI Launch $2 Billion Sustainable Infrastructure Investment Venture
ESG Today
07/05/2024
EPA Announces $9M in Grants Available for Tribes and Eligible US Territories to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful Emissions
EPA
29/04/2024
FSB Asia Group discusses enhancing cross-border payments and risks arising from artificial intelligence and climate change Copy
FSB
29/05/2024
Dwelling insurance pricing becoming more risk-based
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
26/05/2024
BlackRock-Temasek decarb fund raises US$1.4 billion
The Asset
25/04/2024
Due diligence: MEPs adopt rules for firms on human rights and environment Copy
European Parliament
24/04/2024
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition
EPA
22/04/2024
Climate Stress Test assesses resilience of major NZ banks
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
22/04/2024
Collaboration is key to advancing Inclusive Green Finance, say AFI leaders and private partners
AFI
22/04/2024
Government launches fund to help farmers manage water resources
UK Gov
17/04/2024
Speech by Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Board Member of MAS, at the Launch of the Sustainable Finance Jobs Transformation Map on 17 April 2024
MAS
16/04/2024
Sustainable aviation fuel has been a talkfest for far too long
AFR
16/04/2024
Germany: EIB supports TEAG’s power grid expansion in Thuringia
EIB
15/04/2024
EIB approves €4.3 billion for innovation, business, climate action, transport and water across Europe
EIB
12/04/2024
EPA finalizes permit following public comment period to bring the largest offshore wind farm project to Virginia’s coast
EPA
12/04/2024
Regulators are blocking moves to ESG stewardship: PRI
Investment Magazine
10/04/2024
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes First-Ever National Drinking Water Standard to Protect 100M People from PFAS Pollution
EPA
10/04/2024
Australia zooms in on sovereign green debut-one month marketing period begins on Thursday ahead of a 10 year issuance
Global Capital
10/04/2024
Austria: EIB Group and Erste Bank join forces to provide additional lending to small and medium enterprises and mid-caps
EIB
09/04/2024
Massive investment is needed in sustainable infrastructure to build climate change resilience
OECD
03/04/2024
Young environmentalist helps to save the planet by charting religious landholdings
MAS
03/04/2024
Incentivizing Change: How ESG-Linked Compensation Can Advance Sustainability Initiatives
02/04/2024
Unlocking value: ESG due diligence as a catalyst for growth
29/03/2024
How technology transforms sustainable investment data complexity into an advantage
27/03/2024
“Investing in Change: Supporting Asia’s Development and Transition” – Opening Address by Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the IMAS Investment Conference 2024 on 27 March 2024
MAS
27/03/2024
Taking into account climate and nature in monetary policy and banking supervision around the world
ECB
27/03/2024
ESG By Any Other Name Would Smell Just As Bad
Forbes
26/03/2024
An introduction to responsible investment: Biodiversity for asset owners
PRI
25/03/2024
Saba capital management buys BlackRock ESG trust shares worth over $2.2m
Investing
22/03/2024
Disentangling the value of ESG scores and classification of sustainable investment products
Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
21/03/2024
Opening Remarks by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, and Board Member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the SGFIN Sustainability Summit on 21 March 2024
MAS
21/03/2024
Foreword by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB
ECB
20/03/2024
"Beyond the Horizon: Unlocking Value in the Future of Alternative Investments" - Opening Remarks by Ms Gillian Tan, Assistant Managing Director (Development & International) and Chief Sustainability Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the Alterna
MAS
18/03/2024
Invest in the care economy to empower women and build resilient societies in Southeast Asia, says new SIGI report
OECD
07/03/2024
HKMA unveils Project Ensemble to support the development of the Hong Kong tokenisation market Copy
HKMA
06/03/2024
Commission approves €1.3 billion German State aid measure funded under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support ArcelorMittal decarbonise its steel production
European Commission
06/03/2024
Commission approves €720 million French State aid scheme to support forestry sector
European Commission
06/03/2024
Commission approves €3 billion Romanian State aid scheme to support onshore wind and solar photovoltaic installations to foster the transition to a net-zero economy
European Commission
05/03/2024
The use of credit risk weights for climate-related purposes – Bulletin article
Reserve Band of New Zealand
01/03/2024
Commission approves €350 million Portuguese State aid scheme to support investments in equipment necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy
European Commission
29/02/2024
Financial regulator finds wholesale data market can be improved
FCA
29/02/2024
Financial regulator finds wholesale data market can be improved
FCA
27/02/2024
Keynote Address at Climate Business Forum: Asia Pacific
HKMA
27/02/2024
Keynote Address at Climate Business Forum: Asia Pacific
HKMA
26/02/2024
2024 Investor statement on Ethical AI
World Benchmarking Alliance
26/02/2024
2024 Investor statement on Ethical AI
World Benchmarking Alliance
23/02/2024
EU finance ministers endorse ambitious strategy to build on strengths of EIB Group, focus on eight core priorities and deploy institution’s full potential
EIB
23/02/2024
Commission approves €1.3 billion German State aid measure funded under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support ArcelorMittal decarbonise its steel production
European Commission
22/02/2024
Used Heavy- Duty Vehicles and the Environment: A Global Overview of Used Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Flow, Scale and Regulation
UNEP
16/02/2024
Commission approves €4 billion German State aid scheme partially funded under Recovery and Resilience Facility to help industries decarbonise production processes
European Commission
07/02/2024
EIB President Calviño opens second EIB Group Forum and unveils Annual Investment Report
EIB
06/02/2024
EIB backs €3.2 billion for clean energy, transport and business investment
EIB
30/01/2024
United States Reaches Agreement with Guam Waterworks Authority Requiring Investment in Sewer System Infrastructure
EPA
29/01/2024
Global Gateway: EIB Global to support sustainable transport in Central Asia with co-financing of almost €1.5 billion
EIB
26/01/2024
From Dubai to Davos: Activating a New Era in Transition Finance
World Benchmarking Alliance
24/01/2024
Closing keynote by Commissioner Gentiloni at the EU Sustainable Investment Summit
European Commission
24/01/2024
Italy: Europe’s biggest solar gigafactory 3Sun secures €560 million financing from EIB and pool of Italian banks led by UniCredit and backed by SACE
European Investment Bank
23/01/2024
Driving European competitiveness, stability and climate leadership – EIB Group invests €88 billion in 2023
European Investment Bank
11/01/2024
Japan needs to rebuild fiscal space, address population ageing and reinvigorate productivity growth
OECD
11/01/2024
EIB and BPCE Lease sign €300 million financial agreement for the green transition of SMEs and mid-caps in France and Europe
EIB
08/01/2024
Cross-Agency Steering Group announces key initiatives to support Hong Kong in capitalising sustainable finance opportunities
Insurance Autority
04/01/2024
Sweden: Volvo Cars to go fully electric with EIB backing
EIB
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