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UK's sustainability rules no barrier to investment in defence, FCA says

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said its sustainability rules do not prevent investment in, or finance of, defence companies - days after a group of politicians urged changes to remove "unnecessary barriers" linked to financial institutions' ESG policies.

Sustainable Debt EMEA: early bird ends today

The early bird rate for Environmental Finance's annual Sustainable Debt EMEA conference ends today, so register now to save 20%.

Aegon adopts SDR label for duo of funds

One-year delay to Deforestation Regulation agreed by EU Council, Parliament

The EU Deforestation Regulation will apply one year later than initially proposed, after agreement by the European Council and Parliament staved off proposals from right-wing politicians to water down the rules.

People moves, 22 November: Gresham House, NZAOA, Quinbrook, Ashmore ... and more

Aegon 'transforms' £12bn of assets with ESG and private markets push

Aegon has awarded mandates to BlackRock and two other fund managers as it "revolutionises" its £12 billion ($15.2 billion) Universal Balanced Collection fund.

Integrating human rights into investment decision making

By directing funds toward companies that uphold human rights, investors can help drive meaningful progress while generating attractive returns at reduced risk, writes Miranda Beacham

The UK's SDR has overlooked 'ethical' funds

The UK's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) should create an additional label for 'ethical' funds, an asset manager has argued.

$9.5trn group of asset owners calls for 'smarter not more' engagement on climate

A $9.5 trillion group of asset owners has urged their asset managers to set clearer objectives for climate engagement with their investees, as one member called for a 'smarter not harder' approach.

The Future of ESG Data conference: ISSB 'will help transform Wild West ESG data market'

The work of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will help transform the Wild West of ESG data, a panel exploring potential game changers for the market heard.