Capital Monitor’s most read stories of 2021
We take a look back at the ten most popular ESG and sustainability stories of the year among our readers.
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New year, new data: disclosure themes to watch in 2022
Last year put sustainability accounting and reporting on the map. The next 12 months should see regulators, standard setters and…
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Analysis: Divestment and engagement go hand in hand
Investors that are early adopters of fossil fuel exclusion policies tend to rank highly on voting, while some vocal critics…
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New ESG standards on securities lending welcomed after falling-out
After a split, two groups recently launched separate ESG-focused guidance on securities lending, while the US SEC plans to make…
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Big hitters urge governments to step up on blended finance
Capital flows into emerging markets are falling well short of what will be needed to achieve net-zero emissions or other…
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Drive to standardise impact measurement gathers momentum
Under pressure from the financial sector, the EU, G7 and other influential bodies are ramping up the push to achieve…
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Banks flag greenwashing worries over sustainability-linked debt
With investors pushing back on what they see as weak or immaterial claims by issuers of sustainability-linked debt, banks are…
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How securities lending is responding to ESG-related scrutiny
The lucrative business of securities lending – often criticised for lacking transparency and not being aligned with long-term responsible investment…
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