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  • EFAMA backs call for ESG data firm regulation

    18 December 2020

    The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has announced support for proposals by two European market watchdogs that the EU should regulate environmental, social and governance (ESG) data, research and ratings firms.

  • French and Dutch watchdogs propose EU regulation of ESG data firms

    16 December 2020
  • News round-up: Federal Reserve joins NGFS, BNP's energy transition fund, Poseidon Principles ... and more

    16 December 2020
  • ESG data: Less is more...

    15 December 2020

    Taxonomies, reporting requirements, and data providers need to take a consistent, common approach, focussing on good rather than great, and embracing less being more, argues Simon Smiles

  • News Round Up: Macquarie AM; Carney carbon market task force; Trucost; MSCI; Robeco ... and more

    09 December 2020
  • EIOPA to take 'three-stage approach' on climate disclosure standards

    04 December 2020

    The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) will adopt a three-stage approach towards developing climate disclosure standards for the insurance and pension sector amid challenges currently faced by poor or lacking data.

  • BlackRock builds climate risk data into its portfolio management software

    01 December 2020

    BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has created a dedicated climate risk management platform as part of its portfolio management software Aladdin.

  • S&P's ESG capabilities boosted by $44bn IHS Markit merger

    30 November 2020

    Financial services giant S&P has agreed to merge with data provider IHS Markit, in a mega deal that will boost S&P's already-considerable environmental, social and governance (ESG) firepower.

  • ESG data provider involvement good for impact investing, says Triodos

    27 November 2020

    Triodos has welcomed the increasing participation of large environmental, social and governance (ESG) data providers as a positive development for impact investors.

  • Carney: AGMs could give investors 'say on transition plans'

    26 November 2020

    Mark Carney has suggested investors could be given an automatic advisory vote on companies' net-zero transition plans, similar to 'say on pay' shareholder rights to vote on executive remuneration.