'We have focused a lot on disclosure, but now let's take action'
Stephanie Pfeifer, CEO of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), tells Thomas Cox about the challenge of scaling meaningful climate action in this critical decade
Thai regulator looks to taxonomy to boost green bond issuance
Thailand's financial markets regulator says its 'traffic light' taxonomy will boost green bond issuances and catalyse transition finance. Genevieve Redgrave reports
Hungary 'looking into' sustainability-linked, social bonds after green update
After updating its green bond framework, Hungary is considering expanding into other sovereign sustainable bond labels. Ahren Lester reports
Is Anti-ESG here to stay?
The US arguably pioneered Responsible Investment and its anti-ESG movement will prove temporary, writes Christopher Wigley
Assurance on sustainability disclosures: A Q&A with IAASB
Standards for sustainability assurance will boost investor and regulator confidence in sustainability disclosures, IAASB says. Michael Hurley reports
Surprise as S&P drop ESG scores from credit ratings
The retreat from ESG scoring from the credit rating agency has flagged concerns around ESG transparency and the impact of anti-ESG sentiment, Ahren Lester writes
Misguided antitrust arguments must not diminish the transition
For institutional investors to fully support the energy transition they must not be discouraged from collaborative efforts by antitrust regulation, says Nathan Fabian
Prepare to report on climate - even companies in the US
Despite the politicization of ESG, US companies will not be exempt from the global momentum towards mandatory disclosure, write Jake Rascoff and Randi Mail
Australian sustainable bond issuance cools amid regulatory scrutiny
Australian corporate issuers have "taken their foot off the pedal" on their sustainable bond plans amid market volatility and increasing scrutiny by regulators looking for cases of 'greenwashing', NAB's David Jenkins tells Ahren Lester.
Impact measurement 'can lead to perverse incentives'
Focus less on measuring impact, and more on companies with impactful products and services, Robbie Miles tells Genevieve Redgrave