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HSBC and Keppel to collaborate on sustainable investments in Asia

IOSCO endorsement 'could see 130,000 companies report under ISSB'

Formal endorsement of international sustainability reporting standards by a global regulatory body has been hailed as a "a very important day for financial markets around the world",...

Australian regulator hits Vanguard with greenwashing litigation - again

The Australian regulator has launched legal proceedings against Vanguard Investments Australia for misleading investors over its "ethically conscious" fund.

'More crosses than checks' for insurers in analysis of regulatory disclosures

US insurers fall short in measuring climate risks and setting targets to mitigate these, with "more crosses than check marks" given to insurers in an analysis of disclosures to US regulators.

French parliament adopts 'say on climate' rule for listed companies

The lower house of the French Parliament has adopted a rule that would require large listed French companies to give investors a 'say on climate' transition plans and their implementation.

Indian regulator sets minimum threshold for mutual fund ESG investments

Mutual funds in India that market their products as 'ESG' funds will be required to invest at least 80% of their assets in designated sustainability-related activities, under a new framework unveiled by the country's regulator.

ING looking to integrate biodiversity KPIs further into lending

ING is working to further integrate biodiversity into its operations, including by setting up a working group to assess how it could be implemented within its lending, the Dutch bank has revealed.

Fitch: ISSB is 'catalyst for every Chinese firm' on sustainability reporting

The development of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) disclosure guidelines are a "very important signal" to Chinese firms to improve sustainability reporting if they want to secure greater access to international capital, according to Sustainable Fitch.

ISSB identifies areas its standards 'go beyond TCFD'

EU extends €10bn circular economy initiative