Events listed in Sustainable Finance
Kann die Nachhaltigkeitsregulierung ihre Ziele erreichen?
ID 26230
In einem Artikel berichtet der GDV über eine Diskussion zwischen Regulierungsbehörden und regulierten Unternehmen, die in Brüssel im Rahmen eines politischen Dialogs mit dem Titel „Sustainable Finance – What’s next“ stattfand und bei der sich führende Persönlichkeiten über die Zukunft der Nachhaltigkeitsregulierung austauschten. Die Diskussion, moderiert von Jacki Davis, brachte Paulina Dejmek Hack von der DG FISMA der EU-Kommission und Christoph Jurec ...
Insurance
consultation
EIOPA seeks feedback on its proposed approach to tackle greenwashing in the ...
ID 26202
EIOPA consults on its draft Opinion on sustainability claims and greenwashing, outlining four principles to guide providers in making accurate and substantiated sustainability claims. EIOPA is taking steps to combat greenwashing in the insurance and pensions sectors. With the increasing demand for sustainable investments, providers have expanded their offerings, leading to a rise in potential instances of misleading sustainability claims, known as greenwashing. 1. ...
Swiss Climate Scores für mehr Transparenz und Klimaverträglichkeit
ID 26150
Die SBVg unterstützt aktiv die breite Anwendung des durch den Bundesrat aktualisierten “Swiss Climate Scores“ (eventid=24112) in der Bankenbranche, um Anlegern informierte Entscheidungen im Hinblick auf die Klimaverträglichkeit von Finanzanlagen zu ermöglichen. Die Finanzindustrie setzt die Scores um und trägt damit zur Positionierung der Schweiz als führender Hub für nachhaltige Finanzen bei. Die „Swiss Climate Scores“ schaffen Transparenz und Verglei ...
Bundesrat beschliesst Weiterentwicklung der «Swiss Climate Scores»
ID 26146
Der Bundesrat hat beschlossen, die freiwilligen „Swiss Climate Scores“ weiterzuentwickeln, um die Klimatransparenz von Finanzprodukten am Schweizer Finanzplatz zu verbessern. Die Scores bieten institutionellen und privaten Anlegern vergleichbare Informationen darüber, wie klimaverträglich ihre Finanzanlagen im Hinblick auf internationale Klimaziele sind (eventid=16340, eventid=17947). Die aktualisierten „Swiss Climate Scores“ ab 1. Januar 2025 enthalte ...
MAS Publishes Code of Conduct for Providers of Environmental, Social, and ...
ID 26094
Following the launch of a public consultation on a voluntary „Code of Conduct (CoC)“ for ESG rating and data providers to implement a first set of business standards to adhere to in July this year (please see EventID 21931 in this context for more information), the Monetary Authority of Singapore, MAS, has published a corresponding consultation response. In it, MAS briefly summarizes the responses ...
Making finance work for a sustainable future – Press Release
ID 26070
ESMA published a press release in the context of the speech of Verena Ross, ESMA Chair, at the COP28. Therein the key points are: 1. ESMA is actively contributing to the transition towards a more sustainable economy in alignment with the European Green Deal, being committed to addressing climate change and supporting the financial sector in channeling resources toward sustainable investments. ESMA plays a ...
Allied Climate Partners, International Finance Corporation, the Monetary Authority ...
ID 26048
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a statement to inform of a new collaboration agreement between Allied Climate Partners (ACP), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Temasek, and the Authority itself to address the financing gap in sustainable projects in Asia, particularly in Southeast Asia. Currently, an estimated US$1.7 trillion annually is needed to ensure sustainable growth and the achievement of global climate goals. ...
MAS Launches World’s First Multi-Sector Transition Taxonomy
ID 26047
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has finally published – after four rounds of extensive consultation – a first taxonomy for the assessment of firms, activities, and projects as to their alignment with or contribution to Objective 1 noted in the document: Climate change mitigation (see explanation in the comment box). The Taxonomy thereby establishes technical screening criteria for eight key industrial sectors in ...
Sale and Distribution of Green and Sustainable Investment Products (PDF File, 335.1 ...
ID 26034
In view of the growing interest in ESG-related products and services, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has recently reviewed the practices of registered institutions (RIs), including retail banks, corporate banks, and private banks, as regards the sale of ESG products (investment funds, green bonds, and certain structured products). The aim was to ensure sufficient safeguards and measures by institutions to monitor the fulfillment ...
[ESAs JC Factsheet Sustainable Finance ] ESAs Joint Committee Sustainable Finance ...
ID 26009
The ESAs have collaboratively published an interactive factsheet to address common queries from consumers regarding sustainable finance. Aimed at individuals contemplating the acquisition of financial products with sustainability features, including loans, investments, insurances, and pensions, the factsheet provides valuable insights into how financial choices can impact a more sustainable future. It outlines four key tips for consumers: **assessing the importance of sustain ...