Bloomberg adds to green index offerings
Bloomberg has announced the launch of six new green fixed income indices.
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Iceberg adds new sovereign datasets
Iceberg Data Lab has announced the launch of a new dataset which looks at the performance of sovereign states against the Paris Agreement commitments.
Impact Disclosure Taskforce launched
A group of financial institutions and industry stakeholders has formed the Impact Disclosure Taskforce to establish voluntary guidance to measure and disclose efforts to achieve the SDGs.
FCA introduces new anti-greenwashing rules
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed new rules designed to increase the transparency of sustainable investing and reduce greenwashing.
Bloomberg launches SDG impact tool
Bloomberg has announced the launch of a tool for investors to assess the potential impact of a company’s business on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
MarketVector launches thematic ESG indexes
MarketVector Indexes has launched five new thematic ESG ETFs to be issued by Fineco Asset Management.
Bloomberg survey shows rising ESG interest
Bloomberg Intelligence’s ESG Market Navigator survey shows that 85% of investors and companies plan to boost ESG investment over the next five years.
Green bonds drive global ESG debt market
Green bonds are driving the global ESG debt market, according to a new report by Bloomberg Intelligence
Research shows increased greenwashing risk
New research from RepRisk finds that one in every four climate-related ESG risks was linked to greenwashing, an increase from one in five in last year’s report.
EC consults on future of SFDR articles
The European Commission has begun consultations on its SFDR articles for sustainable investments and products.