Tag: climate change

FCA confirms new rules on climate-related financial disclosures

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published two policy statements that confirm the final rules and guidance to promote better climate-related financial disclosures.

Taiwan unveils climate risk guidelines for banks and insurers

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has issued guidelines for banks and insurers on the climate risk disclosures they will be required to make from 2023 onwards.

Kettle secures funding to extend California wildfire insurance safety net

Reinsurance startup Kettle has snared $25m in Series A funding to expand insurance coverage for those affected by wildfires in California.

Barclays teams with SaveMoneyCutCarbon to help clients cut their emissions

Barclays has partnered with SaveMoneyCutCarbon to help its customers reduce their carbon, energy and water usage.

Mandatory climate disclosures for financial institutions to be unveiled in New...

New Zealand has become the first country globally to pass laws requiring banks, insurers and investment managers to disclose the impact of climate change on their companies.

Can the insurance industry help in the fight against climate change?

Insurance broker Howden has claimed the insurance industry can act as a force for good against climate change following its publishing of a new climate report.

Changing the world with sustainable investing – Grünfin gears for launch

Female-founded Grünfin, which provides consumers with access to sustainable investments, has collected €2m in funding as it gears up for its launch.

Climate disclosures to become mandatory in Japan from April 2022

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed it intends to make climate disclosures mandatory for large Japanese companies from April next year.

AXA report finds climate change to be biggest concern for UK...

A report by global insurance firm AXA has found climate change was viewed as the top concern for both risk experts and the public in the UK.

Hong Kong’s SFC introduces climate risk requirements for fund managers

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will require fund managers to take climate-related risks into consideration in their future investment and risk management processes.

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