Standard Bank acquires custody and derivatives business
by Graham Buck
Africa’s largest bank by assets is taking over the portfolio from Legae Peresec, South Africa’s largest securities trading firm.
Environment, Social, Governance
Background
Sustainable and green strategies have never been more important to corporate financial health. In the Internet age, when reputations can be built and ruined at viral speed, companies are under more…
Read moreBanks agree $2bn loan for Vietnam coal-fired power plant
by Graham Buck
JBIC leads the consortium that will fund a project that breaches international agreements to phase out fossil fuels.
Walmart creates own supply chain for beef
by Graham Buck
The US supermarket group is working with cattle producers and processors to develop its own supply chain for Angus beef.
Singapore study sees automation displacing bank jobs
by Graham Buck
Many roles across the city state’s financial services industry are set to be automated before 2025.
HSBC and Walmart launch green finance initiative
by Graham Buck
The US retail giant is joining with the bank to target carbon cuts in its supply chain.
BoE governor: banks must ‘raise the bar’ on climate change
by Graham Buck
Mark Carney and the governor of France’s central bank say that banks and insurers must to more to avert catastrophe.
Solar projects make progress in attracting investors
by Graham Buck
Funding levels in the first quarter of 2019 were up only modestly on last year, but the industry is on stronger footing.
Standard Bank works with ICC on best practice for trade finance
by Graham Buck
The African bank says an “important milestone” in developing a sustainable trade finance framework has been reached.
LME supports blockchain consortium to track global metals
by Graham Buck
The initiative comes as companies face growing pressure to detail the environmental and social impacts of their supply chains.
Citi debuts structured green bond
by Graham Buck
The bank says proceeds will fund projects in renewables, energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, water quality and conservation.
Mastercard and Angaza partner on emerging markets initiative
by Graham Buck
A digital payment solution aims to increase access to solar home systems and water pumps for the world's unbanked.
Mercedes-Benz warms to blockchain technology
by Graham Buck
The German carmaker aims to improve transparency and sustainability in complex supply chains.
BBVA issues blockchain-based €35m green bond
by Graham Buck
Spain’s BBVA announced the launch of the first blockchain-backed platform for structured green bonds.
Engaging suppliers on sustainability works – and saves billions
by Bija Knowles
115 companies requested environmental data from 5,500 key suppliers – with huge emissions reductions and cost savings of $19.3 billion
The push towards green disclosures: How will you benefit?
by Bija Knowles
EU and global policy-makers are forging ahead with recommendations on climate-related disclosures – what are the financial benefits?
Two more corporates get behind TCFD climate initiative
by Bija Knowles
Two Japanese chemical firms have this month announced their support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
World’s top green businesses revealed in CDP A List
by Bija Knowles
CDP has published a list of over 140 corporates recognised as pioneers for action on climate change, water and deforestation
Eradicate human trafficking from your supply chain
by Bija Knowles
Tradeshift and FRDM launch anti-human trafficking app for supply chain, noting consumers, investors expect companies to act on this
Top 10 reads of 2018: Fintech, Brexit and CFO behaviour
by Bija Knowles
The 10 best-read articles in 2018 highlight themes of fintech, TMS, treasury apps, payments, cybersecurity, Brexit and CFO behaviour
EC steps up effort on green finance and climate disclosures
by Bija Knowles
The European Council has announced two proposals that aim to bring finance more in line with the objectives of the Paris agreement
10 shifts in treasury and payments in 2019 and beyond
by Bija Knowles
East & Partners predict ESG disclosures will be the norm, FX risk management is increasingly strategic and trade finance to go digital
US corporates brace for financial impact of climate change
by Bija Knowles
Firms are increasingly aware of the damaging effect climate change will have on them – not just financially but on reputation
Climate change will be key focus for regulators in 2019
by Bija Knowles
Extreme weather events in recent years have highlighted how financial risks associated with climate change can affect businesses
13 takeaways from the Treasury Barometer 2018
by Bija Knowles
Corporate treasurers in the Netherlands share their views on sustainability, diversity and technology in treasury