Tag: Environmental Social Governance

In the modern business landscape, the distinction between CSR and ESG practices is becoming increasingly significant.

The journey towards sustainability within businesses is increasingly viewed not just as a compliance requirement, but as a crucial element of strategic advantage.

Semantic Visions has introduced a pioneering Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Index, offering a new way to assess business sustainability and ethical behaviour through media analysis.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a policy statement confirming the final rules under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels regime.

The world of finance is on the brink of a significant transformation, especially for investment advisors in the United States. On February 15th, 2024, a pivotal announcement was made by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that is set to redefine the landscape of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) compliance.

Kidbrooke, which has built a unified analytics platform for investment and wealth management, has released its latest solution, KidbrookeONE. 

Singapore-headquartered Xcelerate, a prominent governance, risk & compliance (GRC), and environmental, social & governance (ESG) platform, has closed a funding round exceeding $25m.

The UK is gearing up to introduce the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) in 2024, marking a significant shift in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory landscape. This pioneering legislation is set to standardise how asset owners and managers communicate and market their sustainable investment products. Through a mix of anti-greenwashing rules, investment labelling, and disclosures, the SDR aims to assist investors in making informed choices about sustainable finance products and investments.