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Asset manager neglect of climate adaptation leads Brunel to take engagement 'into own hands'
22 July 2024UK pension pool Brunel has begun an engagement programme with 20 companies in the consumer staples sector asking them to prioritise investment in climate adaptation measures, as it said asset managers were failing to do so.
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FRC cuts UK Stewardship Code reporting to 'reduce burden' on signatories
22 July 2024The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has cut reporting requirements of the UK Stewardship Code, to "provide clarity on areas signatories outlined as challenging to address, reduce the volume of reporting and provide flexibility for signatories in defining how they undertake stewardship".
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People Moves, 19 July: JP Morgan, Lightrock, Ambienta, PCAF, Co-Labs & Phenix
19 July 2024 -
UNEP FI launches resources for banks to benefit from the circular economy
18 July 2024The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched a series of resources designed to help banks and clients implement circularity within their businesses and portfolios.
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Sustainable Debt Round-up: EBRD, Netherlands, Gunvor ... and more
17 July 2024 -
Investors have 'strong preference' for Capex over Opex in sustainable bonds
17 July 2024Fixed income investors still have a "strong preference" for sustainable bonds focused on capital expenditure (Capex) rather than operational expenditure (Opex), according to a survey by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).
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Bridges exits Nexgen Group in deal with Bidvest Noonan
16 July 2024 -
Amundi, LGIM among investors urging government to act on nature
16 July 2024Governments have been urged to take "immediate leadership" on nature and create more facilitatory financial policies in a letter signed by a group of 130 businesses and investors.
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Public sector disclosure standards will help national transition planning, says IPSASB chair
08 July 2024Public sector climate-related disclosure standards analogous to those by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) are expected to help countries prepare transition plans, the chair of the body developing them says.
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People Moves, 8 July: Lloyds, Bridges, IFRS, ESG Book, Permira ... and more
08 July 2024