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Don't let 'sleeping SLLs' lie

The LSTA is finalising best practice guidelines to help tackle 'sleeping SLLs', writes Ahren Lester

Platform report 'solves 90%' of EU Taxonomy usability problems

The data and usability report published by the Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF) has solved the vast majority of the "technical problems" with the EU Taxonomy, according to one of its members, and "hints" at a solution for the remainder of the challenges.

Pictet: Investor awareness of biodiversity materiality five years behind climate

Investors' awareness of the financial materiality of companies' impacts on biodiversity is generally around five years behind that of climate, an executive at Pictet Asset Management has said.

EU expert group launch 'call to action' to improve taxonomy usability

The Platform for Sustainable Finance (PSF) has published a pair of reports on the data, usability and application of 'minimum safeguards' requirements of the EU Taxonomy, which its chair described as a "call to action" for the European Commission on "improving usability" for the landmark 'green' legislation.

ECB: Gender-diverse banks lend less to 'browner' companies

European banks with a high share of female directors are less likely to lend to high-polluting firms, according to a study by the European Central Bank (ECB).

MAS data registry to launch next year

Credit-focused harmonised ESG reporting tool launch imminent

The launch of a harmonised environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting tool for the credit market being developed by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and two trade associations is expected in the next few weeks.

Carney: Net Zero Data Public Utility 'essential' to accountability

The development of free platform Net Zero Data Public Utility will be "essential" for developing the accountability and transparency of financial institutions, Mark Carney has said.

Inconsistent ESG ratings 'failing to measure impact'

Inconsistent ESG ratings "do not necessarily measure" a company's impact on society and the planet, which is making it difficult for investors to make informed investment decisions, a report has said.

Comment: The UK's sustainable finance rules: A job half done

The new UK government needs to finish the job started by its predecessors, and belatedly finalise its sustainable finance policies, writes Peter Cripps