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Putting transition plans to the test: MSCI

Investors face a tough task scrutinising corporate transition plans - but an increasing number of tools promise to help. In the fifth article in a series, Michael Hurley examines MSCI's offering

MSCI developing transition plan assessment product

Data giant MSCI is developing a dedicated product to help investors assess the credibility of climate transition plans, Environmental Finance has learned.

MSCI: Deforestation screen an 'easy' start for nature-positive investment

Applying a deforestation screen is a simple, cost-effective and impactful way for investors to start their shift to nature-positive investment, MSCI told an Environmental Finance event.

EU proposes that financials prove absence of links to deforestation

EU proposals to require financial institutions to demonstrate their activities have no links to deforestation have progressed, after overwhelming approval from parliament.

People moves 3 September: MSCI, Neuberger Berman, APG, Allianz GI, Carlyle Group and more

Vanston steps from AXA to MSCI

Axa's top 100 corporate holdings don't make the cut in a 1.5°C portfolio

Head of climate & environment tells delegates at Insurance and Climate Risk conference

TCFD recommendations should remain voluntary, says UK regulator

It is important that the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) are not mandatory, according to a senior Bank of England official.

Axa calls for TCFD to be made mandatory

Financial disclosures on climate risk should become mandatory – as they are in France, according to an executive from insurance giant Axa.