Tag: ESG

WisdomTree faces SEC scrutiny over ESG fund management

WisdomTree Asset Management, a prominent name in asset management, is currently under the microscope of the U.S. SEC.

SEC launches defence of new climate disclosure rules amidst legal challenges

The SEC has actively defended its newly established climate reporting rules, which have sparked a flurry of legal challenges.

New UK law to set global standards for ESG rating agencies

The UK government has announced a pivotal step in the regulation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings.

EU commission unveils FAQ to ease CSRD compliance for companies

The EC has released a comprehensive set of FAQs aimed at aiding companies and auditors in implementing the stringent sustainability reporting demands set by...

Aon and Columbia University extend partnership to enhance climate risk research

Aon, a global professional services firm, and Columbia University, an Ivy League research university based in New York, have renewed their partnership until 2027 to enhance research on the correlation of climate risk between various perils and regions.

EU directive sets new standards for environmental and financial reporting

The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) now requires companies to conduct a 'double materiality' assessment.

The key InsurTech trends to look out for in H2 –...

As we step into the second half of 2024, the InsurTech landscape is poised for significant advancement. Emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and large language models are set to revolutionise risk assessment, underwriting, and customer experiences. Meanwhile, there is a growing emphasis on ESG considerations bubbling up under the surface.

Investors urge Japan to harmonise disclosure standards with global ISSB norms

Some of the world's leading investors have called on Japan to address discrepancies between its proposed sustainability disclosure standards and those set by the ISSB.

Deutsche Bank and BASF initiate pioneering ESG finance programme in Asia

Deutsche Bank has unveiled BASF’s inaugural sustainability-linked payables finance programme in Asia, concentrating on its operations in China.

ISS ESG unveils tool for bank emission estimates amid new EU...

ISS ESG, a leader in sustainable investment solution, has launched a pioneering new product, the Industry Average Emission Intensity Data Set. According to ESG...

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