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MSCI, Bloomberg among big-name signatories to Japan ESG data code of conduct

Major data providers MSCI and Bloomberg are among 17 signatories to a Japanese code of conduct for ESG data, the country's regulator has revealed.

FTSE Russell to launch sustainability-linked bond index

FTSE Russell will launch a sustainability-linked bond (SLB) index series next week, which is believed to be only the second index covering the performance-based instrument to date.

The great ESG data free-for-all

The business model of commercial data providers faces disruption in coming years amid the launch of free data platforms, writes Michael Hurley

NBIM warns London listing change would curb investor influence

The manager of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund has added its voice to warnings that the UK's plans to reform its listing rules could "decrease" the influence of investor engagement with companies.

TPI management scores 'reliable sign of decarbonisation', says FTSE Russell

The growing importance of social issues for commercial real estate

More investors and developers are considering how real estate can be used to achieve positive social change, Cara Imbrailo writes

Paris-aligned benchmarks boom but are they helping the transition? Part two

Asset owners are placing money in Paris-aligned benchmarks at a quickening rate but questioned whether they facilitate the transition. Michael Hurley reports

FTSE Russell launches UK ESG index

People moves 5 May: Brown leaves Impax for Conduit

BP faces shareholder rebellion over climate action climbdown

BP is to face a growing shareholder backlash at its AGM today over concerns the oil giant is scaling back its climate ambition.