Tag: Sustainability
Risk of price bubble in ESG markets growing, BIS warns
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has warned of the escalating risk of a price bubble in environmentally-friendly-focused asset markets.
Philippines’ SEC set to make sustainability reporting obligatory
The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning to make sustainability reporting mandatory for all companies that are listed by 2023.
Green FinTech Sugi unveils carbon-offsetting feature for investments
FinTech startup Sugi has launched a new feature that allows its users to offset the carbon impact of their investments.
Novus bags FCA approval to launch sustainable banking app
UK FinTech Novus has secured regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to launch as a company later this year.
Financial consortium calls for new social, environmental reporting rules for banks
A financial group has called for the adoption of impact-reporting standards that account for social and environmental factors to speed up a sustainable transition for banks.
Is there a need for globally mandated ESG reporting requirement?
As dangers associated with climate change continue to become more inescapable in the lives of companies and individuals alike, the importance and need for ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – in the financial sector is growing stronger. Is it time for globally mandated ESG reporting in the financial sector?
Japanese report offers recommendations on promoting sustainable finance
A report by a panel set up by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has provided recommendations on how to promote sustainable finance in the country.
Micro payments service Shrap unveils pilot program to examine future of...
A pilot program by UK micropayments firm Shrap has begun two pilot programs in Essex and Denny, Scotland to trial and test scalable solutions to help keep cash sustainable.
Enfuce partners with Bud to bring its carbon tracking engine to...
Finnish FinTech Enfuce has entered a collaboration with UK open banking firm Bud to bring the former’s carbon tracking engine to the UK market.
Morgan Stanley launches sustainability accelerator
Global financial services firm Morgan Stanley is launching a sustainability accelerator to support innovators protecting the environment.