EU’s new ESG ratings framework will be major overhaul The EC’s proposal for regulating ESG ratings companies will bring about the biggest change the previously unregulated market has ever seen. а> By Elizabeth Meager
Consumer Investors underplay cost of FMCG giants’ indirect emissions The cost of ignoring indirect emissions could hit the consumer giants significantly, though asset managers have been slow to engage with them too. By Adrian Murdoch
SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Profits in a war zone: French banks’ Myanmar investments By Adrian Murdoch
Fixed income Unlocking the puzzle of transition bonds Although popular in Japan, a lack of easy definition means transition bonds remain shunned by investors. But signs of clarity are emerging By Adrian Murdoch
Asia Why a weak yen is buoying sustainable bond issuance As the sustainable bond market matures, Samurai bonds have become a focal point for issuers thanks to low interest rates and weak yen. By Adrian Murdoch
SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG11: What are ‘Sustainable Cities and Communities’? By Silvia Pellegrino
Energy and Utilities Investors’ interest in sustainability fades as US managers pile into oil and gas By Adrian Murdoch
Alternative assets ESG defies critics as private markets funds size surge Despite a vocal anti-ESG movement, research shows a significant increase in capital raised for private markets ESG funds. By Adrian Murdoch
SDG 14, Life Below Water Explainer: Why is International Day for Biological Diversity important? By Silvia Pellegrino
Opinion How Coutts should have handled Nigel Farage Given how badly NatWest Group managed Nigel Farage, will other banks react hastily when applying their ESG values with clients? By Daniel Flatt
Equity Is there an investment pickup in EV infrastructure development? Global electric vehicle sales are expected to surge this year, however, a lack of charge points and a few holdouts remain. By Adrian Murdoch
SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production King’s coronation puts spotlight on the fashion industry’s woeful sustainability By Adrian Murdoch
Designing Climate Benchmarks to Produce Positive Outcomes: A Framework for Passive and Active Investors By abrdn