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First US state financial regulator joins NGFS
25 September 2019The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) has become the first US state financial regulator to join the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).
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Sustainability bond labels can be a case of 'splitting hairs'
23 September 2019The transition bond label is unnecessary and can amount to 'splitting hairs' over the perceived sustainability of some sections of the market, according to a leading green bond second opinion provider.
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One-third of banking sector signs Principles for Responsible Banking
23 September 2019A set of principles designed to hardwire sustainability into the global banking industry has been formally launched with the backing of more than 130 banks – which together represent one-third of the global banking sector's assets.
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Warsaw exchange expects structured products and ETFs on its ESG index
20 September 2019The Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) is in talks with providers of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) about potential new instruments based on its new WIG-ESG index.
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Pictet launches ESG govt debt fund
19 September 2019Pictet Asset Management has launched an environmental, social and governance (ESG) debt fund primarily targeting government bonds in emerging markets.
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Setting the benchmark for sustainable banking
18 September 2019The Principles for Responsible Banking are due to be launched this month. Could they be a game-changer for the sector, Michael Hurley asks
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Aviva Investors launches equity climate fund
18 September 2019Aviva Investors has launched a European equity climate fund which aims to take advantage of opportunities arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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No oil & gas company aligned with 2°C pathway, says TPI
18 September 2019None of the 50 largest oil and gas companies have aligned their emission intensity with a pathway that would keep global warming to 2°C, as called for in the Paris Agreement on climate change, according to the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI).
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ESG risk monitoring tool released
18 September 2019Risk-monitoring firm Curation Corp has launched an environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk monitoring-tool for senior business leaders.
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UK lagging behind US on sustainable investing, says asset manager
17 September 2019The UK is lagging behind the US and Europe when it comes to sustainable investing, according to a London-based asset manager.