How should firms handle double materiality assessments for ESRS?

How should firms handle double materiality assessments for ESRS?

 The implementation date of CSRD is quickly approaching, but how can firms approach the double materiality assessment processes? Position Green recently hosted a webinar to help firms prepare. 
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ECB publishes climate-related financial disclosures for corporate and policy portfolios

The ECB has published its first climate-related financial disclosures for its corporate sector and non-monetary policy portfolios.
ekko launches incentives solution to help employees make a change

ekko launches incentives solution to help employees make a change

ekko, a provider of embedded sustainability for the financial services industry, has launched its ekko incentives solution.
TDAM

TD Asset Management unveils ESG bond fund

TDAM has launched its first actively managed ESG-related fixed-income product, the TD North American Sustainability Bond Fund.
Republicans ask Congress to block ESG rule

Republicans ask Congress to block ESG rule

A group of 27 Republican state Attorneys General have reportedly published a letter to Congressional leaders aimed at blocking the implementation of an ESG investing rule.
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Switzerland passes law to require mandatory climate reporting

Large Swiss companies and financial institutions will be required to disclose information on their climate-related risks, impacts and plans following new legislation passed.
Why cyber risk is a core part of ESG

Why cyber risk is a core part of ESG

As COP27 takes place, it is a reminder of how interweaved ESG will be in the future of the financial marketplace. KYND, a cyber risk technology developer, has released a report exploring the unsung hero of ESG – cyber risk.
EB

ECB to set deadlines for banks to manage climate risks

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published the results of its thematic review, which has shown that banks are ‘still far’ from managing climate risks.

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Keep Aware

Texas-based Keep Aware secures $2.4m for next-level browser security

Keep Aware, a firm that aims to shield web browsers from potential hacker threat, has successfully raised $2.4m in a seed funding round.
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Japan Post Insurance partners with KKR and Global Atlantic to diversify growth strategy

Japan Post Insurance, KKR & Co, and Global Atlantic Financial Group, have publicly announced the formation of a strategic partnership. Furthermore, Japan Post Insurance plans to substantiate its investment in a reinsurance co-investment vehicle, pioneered by Global Atlantic.
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Cover Whale bolsters AI capabilities with Darien Acosta at the helm

Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, an innovative commercial trucking insurance provider and leading InsurTech, has announced the appointment of its chief artificial intelligence Officer (CAIO), Darien Acosta. Acosta will take the lead of a newly-established AI Transformation division within the company.
Blumira

Blumira makes big security leap with $15m raise and XDR platform launch

Blumira has made headlines by raising a $15m Series B funding round and simultaneously launching its XDR platform for SMEs. 
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NEXT Insurance and Gusto Embedded expand partnership to revolutionise small business protection

NEXT Insurance, a digital InsurTech player revolutionising small business insurance, has announced an intensified collaboration with Gusto Embedded, a significant developer platform and support infrastructure.

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