Insurers get the message on climate change, says BlackRock
by Graham Buck
While geopolitical risk is still their top concern, environmental risk has moved up the agenda
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ESG: importance of data, take one step at a time
by Tim Nicolle , Founder & CEO, PrimaDollar
We need to measure where we are now and set targets for tomorrow. Finance should play its part
FCA takes firms to task over greenwashing
by Graham Buck
Sustainability claims often don’t stand up to scrutiny, says the watchdog
US Treasury Secretary: 15% is minimum global corporation tax rate
by Graham Buck
Janet Yellen said the proposed new rate “works” and won’t be reconsidered
Industry roundup: 1 November
by Jack Large
AMEX business account; CDCS coverage and concerns grow; New tax rules; Commerzbank joins Tradeteq
“Real-time ESG” data on supply chains, a breakthrough
by Tim Nicolle , Founder & CEO, PrimaDollar
How to collect and use real- time ESG data and drive change in your supply chains
Deutsche Bank executes first green repo financing
by Ben Poole
The move comes as banks attempt to broaden the ESG solutions available to their clients.
How to become a competitive and attractive business partner of the future using ESG
by Jack Large
Two recent reports from CRISIL and AD Little show how corporate treasurers can now and should act more responsibly by DOING ESG RIGHT
Tesco to offer sustainability-linked supply chain finance
by Ben Poole
From Tesco's green supplier offering, to new social loan principles, via StanChart's ESG-linked derivative and more, ESG in finance keeps pushing on.
Singaporean banks reveal ESG’s key role in financial services
by Ben Poole
An SGX-NUS-KPMG study found escalating stakeholder expectations and tax incentives among the top drivers pushing sustainability in the sector.
Charities and beggars are losing out in UK due to absence of QR codes
by Jack Large
UK needs to adopt general QR code channel to solve charities’ collection problem
U.S. Bank virtual trade show looks to boost supplier diversity
by Ben Poole
The event built on a commitment by the bank to double partnerships with Black-owned suppliers by June 2021.
This is what is driving Citi
by Jack Large
Digitisation, combined with building business resilience AND SUSTAINABLITY
Reflections on treasury’s turbulent year
by Ben Poole
At a virtual roundtable, Citi explored how digitisation has helped corporates to manage business disruption in the year of COVID-19.
The US$50 trillion sustainability question
by Ben Poole
UN Sustainable Development Goals face critical investment shortfall, Standard Chartered research has found.
EBA makes AML and ESG moves
by Ben Poole
The European Banking Authority has issued guidance on the enforcement of AML rules and launched a consultation on ESG risks.
Climate risk exposure looms large for US banking sector
by Ben Poole
Over half of syndicated lending of US banks is exposed to climate risk, as investor pressure mounts on corporates to disclose climate lobbying.
Bank of America issues US$2bn equality progress sustainability bond
by Ben Poole
The broad ESG-themed security issuance comes as Fitch Solutions launches an ESG relevance score solution.
Nearly two-thirds of major UK firms passing the corporate governance test
by Ben Poole
EY research has found 61% of UK FTSE350 companies are fully compliant with the 2018 Corporate Governance Code.
BNP Paribas issues A$140m in green bonds
by Ben Poole
The issuance is linked to Australia's first forward-looking climate index.
What does COVID-19 mean for the climate change battle?
by Ben Poole
Two new research reports explore the impact the pandemic is having on efforts to tackle climate change.
The fundamental question for your CEO: What is your transition plan to reach net zero?
by Jack Large
Two sessions at the ACT’s virtual International Treasury Week showed that climate change is the no. 1 problem not the COVID-19 pandemic
Deutsche Bank outlines ambitious sustainability targets as green tech market surges
by Ben Poole
The bank has committed to at least €200bn of sustainable financing and investments by 2025.
Citi releases first ESG report
by Ben Poole
Global loan market associations have also issued new sustainability guidance documents.