Tag: Sustainability
EBA unveils paper on environmental risk role in prudential framework
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a discussion paper on the role of environmental risks in the prudential framework for credit institutions and investment firms.
EFRAG releases sustainability reporting standards proposal for consultation
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has released a draft proposal for consultation for the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
SEC proposes rule changes on climate-related disclosures for investors
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has put forward rule changes to require registrants to include certain climate-related disclosures in their statements and reports.
Novus links with ecolytic to unveil sustainable banking app in UK
UK banking app Novus has teamed with sustainability-as-a-service provider ecolytiq to launch the former’s sustainable banking app in its native market.
EBA issues draft implementing technical standards on ESG risks
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its final draft implementing technical standards on Pillar 3 disclosures for ESG risks.
Danske Bank unveils carbon-neutral mortgage in select UK regions
Danske Bank has launched its Danske Carbon Neutral Mortgage in the South East, South West and East of England regions in the UK.
UK circular economy startup Twig bags Series A
Twig, which describes itself as a UK circular economy FinTech scaleup, has closed its Series A round on $35m.
Artorius, Sugi team to bolster awareness around investment climate impact
A partnership between wealth manager Artorius and sustainable FinTech Sugi will look to provide personalised information about the climate impact of investments.
Hong Kong seeks global ESG standard adoption to reduce greenwashing
The chairman of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has revealed the regulator is looking to adopt global ESG standards to prevent cases of greenwashing.
Hong Kong has secured $3bn through the sale of denominated green...
The government of Hong Kong has revealed it has raised $3bn through the sale of green bonds denominated in US dollars and Euros.