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UK finance sector gets new advice on climate-related risks

ESG data market 'to more than double, to $5bn'

The environmental, social and governance (ESG) data and services market could more than double to over $5 billion by 2025, it has been forecast, as institutional investor interest grows in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

HSBC launches 'next generation' sustainable equity ETFs

HSBC Global Asset Management (HSBC GAM) has launched three sustainable equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) targeting firms with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores that are transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

BlackRock hails sustainable ETFs in wake of Covid-19

Sustainable ETFs chalked up another resilient performance amid the market turmoil in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. BlackRock's regional sustainable ETF head tells Ahren Lester what may have driven this, and what it means for the future of the asset class.

Carney: sovereigns benefit from green bond market 'success story'

Former Bank of England (BoE) governor Mark Carney has described green bonds as a "success story", while lauding the benefits of sovereign issuers entering the market.

UK regulator proposes tightened climate-risk disclosure demands

The UK financial services regulator has announced it is considering new climate-related disclosure requirements for most of the major firms listed in the country, despite disappointment from campaigners that its proposals were not mandatory.

Adam Matthews: A believer in the power of engagement

The Church of England Pensions Board's ethics and engagement director explains to Ahren Lester the key role asset managers can play in driving the transition to a low-carbon economy

Transition-focused index backed by Church of England pension

The pension board of the Church of England (CofE) has allocated £600 million ($780 million) to a fund tracking a first-of-its-kind, custom-made, climate transition index, and issued a rallying call for other pension funds to follow.

BNP Paribas launches global equity carbon offset fund

BNP Paribas has launched a global version of its climate carbon offset plan fund, targeting a reduced carbon footprint and a material social and environmental impact, following the launch of its European fund.

FTSE Russell launches climate-risk adjusted EU government bonds index

Index provider FTSE Russell has launched a climate-risk adjusted version of its European government bond index.