Green deposits gain traction
Standard Chartered's sustainable deposits hit the US$2bn mark, showing corporate commitment to green cash management.
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HSBC’s Green Deposits debut in UK and Singapore
The accounts will help support green projects backed by the bank.
Nasdaq solution seeks to simplify corporate ESG reporting
The platform aims to support corporate sustainability and the ESG reporting process for public companies.
EBA pushes for early action on sustainable finance
The EBA’s workplan on sustainable finance will focus first on key metrics and disclosure to support banks’ green strategies.
US companies and labour unions unite for climate action
ING says the alliance underlines the importance of a stable transition to a low-carbon economy.
BNP Paribas announces complete coal exit and raises financing targets for renewable energies
The bank will cease all financing related to the thermal coal sector in 2030 in the EU and worldwide by 2040.
THE UK: Things can only get worse or are there reasons to be cheerful?
deVere Group, CEO: “Investors to move assets out of UK as economy ‘stumbles towards abyss” while Will Hutton says be cheerful .....
SSGA launches first-ESG-focused money market fund
State Street Global Advisors launches its first MMF based on social, governance and environmental criteria
ESG bonds boom in South Korea
June 2019 is shaping up to be a bumper month, with major green bond offerings and a social covered bond
Climate breakdown opportunities are bigger than risks!!
CDP survey shows 215 biggest global companies report almost US$1 trillion at risk from climate impacts while opportunities = US$2.1 trn
Does anyone really deliver Responsible Banking?
“Banking for Humanity?” Chris Skinner’s rant shows how banks have far to go
Visa teams with Bento for Business on cash flow management solution
The collaboration aims to improve cash flow management for an estimated 30 million smaller businesses in the US.
Mastercard and Angaza partner on emerging markets initiative
A digital payment solution aims to increase access to solar home systems and water pumps for the world's unbanked.
Global CEO concerns are shifting and their future focus is…
More worried about geopolitics, climate change and security, less worried about growth, as sustainability becomes essential new focus
How to create a responsible supply chain
Automate and have a constant focus and understand what is happening in your supply chain
EC fitness check on future of corporate reporting
Is corporate reporting fit for purpose? Is it time to embrace digital? And how close are we to sustainability disclosure?
Total US bank crisis related fines exceed $330 billion: Are banks all bad?
They also do good stuff as well, but are they essential?
What goals should corporate treasury set itself to cut carbon impact?
No travel? More efficient systems and supply chains? Improved payment systems? What else?
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