sustainability

UK government unveils groundbreaking sustainability disclosure standards

The UK government will establish UK SDS that will enable firms to report on sustainability and climate-related risks.

Examining the critical role of materiality assessments for US companies

The United States currently operates as a voluntary reporting market in terms of sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG), despite this, the significance of materiality assessments cannot be overstated as companies look to identify and prioritise ESG issues.
MSCI

MSCI makes further climate push with unveiling of Sustainability Institute

MSCI, a prominent investment data and research provider, unveiled its latest initiative, the MSCI Sustainability Institute.
The road to effective ESG governance Beyond good intentions

The road to effective ESG governance: Beyond good intentions

Addressing climate and ESG challenges is about more than just good intentions. As the saying goes, "Hell is paved with good intentions", which holds true in the context of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues.
activist investors

How are activist investors changing businesses?

The rise of ESG in the financial industry has coincided with a new trend – the rise of activist investors. How is this changing the boardroom?
Syndio to help Broadridge measure its pay equity commitment

Syndio to help Broadridge measure its pay equity commitment

Workplace equity analytics platform Syndio has partnered with FinTech provider Broadridge Financial Solutions to measure their commitment to pay equity.
TD

Multinational bank BNP Paribas to face climate lawsuit

BNP Paribas have been sued by three non-governmental organisations due to a failure to comply with the country’s duty of vigilance law regarding climate change.
4.6 million UK banking users would shop greener if shown its impact

4.6 million UK banking users would shop greener if shown its impact

Around 4.6 million UK banking users would shop greener if shown the carbon impact data of their choices.
European

European financial regulators put forward finance disclosure rule changes

Three European financial regulatory agencies have announced a series of proposed amendments to the EU’s SFDR. 
State

State Street introduces global carbon asset servicing solution

State Street has launched a carbon asset servicing solution that enables key stakeholders to ntegrate carbon-related assets in portfolios.

News Stories

LendingClub reveals the strain of seasonal expenses on US financial health

LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, and PYMNTS Intelligence have partnered to shed light on the financial challenges faced by US consumers.
Praxent

Robin Smith takes on Chief Revenue Officer role at Praxent

Praxent, a financial services digital consultancy, has expanded its leadership by ushering in Robin Smith as Chief Revenue Officer. Smith, an enthusiast of FinTech and...
ESMA

ESMA shifts focus: Navigating the digital and green transitions in 2024

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recently unveiled its work programme for 2024.
This week saw the FinTech sector flounder compared to seven days ago, as the space failed to meet the $1bn mark in deals completed.

FinTech sector drops this week with only 24 deals

This week saw the FinTech sector flounder compared to seven days ago, as the space failed to meet the $1bn mark in deals completed.
SEC

SEC reviews Scope 3 emissions in upcoming climate disclosure rules

The U.S. SEC has received feedback against the inclusion of Scope 3 emissions in their proposed climate disclosure rule.

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