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  • Exchange for 'impact' US equities expected in 2023

    16 September 2022

    Green Exchange has said it is in discussions with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register a new equities exchange dedicated to "bridging the gap" between investors and public companies seeking to make positive environmental impact.

  • TCFD adoption by exchanges surges

    12 September 2022

    The adoption by global exchanges of Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations jumped in 2022, according to a survey by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).

  • HESTA: Divestment remains last resort for four climate 'watchlist' firms

    09 September 2022

    HESTA said divestment on climate grounds from four energy firms it has warned of intensified engagement is its option of last resort - but remains possible if their response to engagement is "insufficient".

  • ESG rating changes have 'substantial, long-term' effect on stock returns

    09 September 2022

    Changes in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings of a firm can have "long-lasting effects" on stock returns, according to academic research.

  • Heritas launches $50m Asia Impact fund

    31 August 2022

  • Chinese firms 'must improve ESG' in APAC listing pivot from US

    26 August 2022

    Chinese companies delisting from the US may need to improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach if they wish to shift their secondary listing to Hong Kong or Singapore...

  • NBIM outlines 'human capital' expectations for firms

    18 August 2022

    Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has published expectations for the "human capital management policies" of firms it invests in amid concern that investors do not currently get a "clear picture" of their investment in people.

  • State Street: Extent of 'green shorting' in the market was surprising

    12 August 2022

    State Street Global Advisors said it was surprised by the large extent of 'green shorting' interest it found in the securities lending market.

  • SEC climate rules could have 'meaningful' impact on private firms

    10 August 2022

    The climate disclosure rules proposed by the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) could have a "meaningful" indirect impact on private firms despite not currently covering unlisted companies, according to a report.

  • GIB Asset Management launches first EM fund

    03 August 2022