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Are UK investors turning their backs on private markets?
During the PLSA conference in Edinburgh, pension funds were split about the benefits of investing in private markets, with lack of transparency on carbon footprints being one concern
Net zero reporting: ‘inaction’ not an excuse for data inconsistency in private markets
Data disclosure in private markets can prove challenging for asset owners. Aysha Gilmore takes a look at how investors are pushing for greater transparency
The rise of split voting– is the onus now on asset owners?
Does the growth of split voting options mean that the onus for climate stewardship is now on asset owners?
California’s new climate bill sets precedent for US carbon reporting
The Californian State Legislature has pushed ahead of the Securities and Exchange Commission by passing a bill that forces big companies to disclose their Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
NZI Roundtable: greening DC default funds
The UK’s rapidly growing defined contribution market could play a key role in the country’s transition to net zero. NZI caught up with four DC investors to discuss climate strategies for DC default funds
One rule to rule them all: IOSCO backs ISSB reporting standards
The international body for capital market authorities is backing the new IISB reporting rules
Explainer: what does the ISSB and TCFD merger mean for sustainable finance?
The regulatory merger marks a milestone development in the climate disclosure space, but what does this mean for investors?
New ISSB standards: Appeasement or a new era of accountability?
The industry is divided whether new standards launched by the ISSB have the potential to unify sustainability reporting, or become yet more regulatory bluster.
Shell’s upcoming AGM showcases the challenges for shareholder activism
Activist asset owners are gearing up to oppose the reappointment of Shell’s chair and challenge over shortcomings in the oil giant’s climate targets
Setting standards: How the ISSB plans to revolutionise climate reporting
New draft standards that the International Sustainability Standards Board plans to issue at the end of this quarter have the potential to unite a fragmented disclosure space
Asset managers fear ‘public shaming’ as anti-ESG lobby grows
Morningstar’s global head of sustainability research Hortense Bioy told NZI asset managers are increasingly ‘softening' their ESG language
Pension funds raise concerns over TCFD on poor data and engagement
Few pension funds use TCFD reports to improve their member engagement, according to a new report
ISSB standards to take effect from January 2024
The International Sustainability Standards Board has confirmed that its first two Sustainability Disclosure Standards will become effective starting January 2024.