Events listed in Sustainable Finance
FCA welcomes the launch of the Transition Plan Taskforce Disclosure Framework
ID 25264
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a press statement in which it welcomes the release of the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) Disclosure Framework which is aimed at improving the information provided by companies regarding their transition to a low-emission economy (please see EventID 23386 in this context for more information). The framework offers recommendations for disclosing a company’s climate ambitions, implementation strategies, governance ...
Huge welcome for launch of ‘gold standard’ TPT Disclosure Framework
ID 25263
The Transition Plan Taskforce has published a press release to inform of the launch of the „Gold Standard“ TPT Disclosure Framework which was introduced during an inaugural event at the London Stock Exchange. The TPT Disclosure Framework is based upon the sustainability disclosure standards – IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 – of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and recommendations of the Glasgow Financial ...
ESMA provides analysis on issuers’ potential benefits from an ESG pricing effect
ID 25254
ESMA has published an article examining the European sustainable debt market to determine if there is an ESG pricing effect, commonly known as the “Greenium,“ in various types of sustainable debt instruments. ESMA’s analysis found that as of March 2023, it couldn’t confirm a systematic pricing benefit for any specific ESG-labelled debt type. However, it noted that issuers of ESG bonds did benefit from ...
Nachhaltige Geldanlage 2023 – Wissen und Engagement der Deutschen
ID 25251
Der Bundesverband deutscher Banken hat die Ergebnisse einer repräsentativen Umfrage zu nachhaltigen Geldanlagen veröffentlicht. Demnach bleibt das Interesse der Deutschen am Thema Geldanlage trotz Inflation und Zinswende mit über 70 Prozent (73 Prozent ; Vorjahr: 71 Prozent) auf hohem Niveau. Allerdings gehen Aktienanlagen und Altersvorsorgeprodukte zurück. Der Anteil der Besitzer nachhaltiger Geldanlagen stagniert laut Umfrage bei 10 Prozent (Vorjahr: 11 Prozent) nach einem ...
ESG Data for Financial Services in an Operational Environment
ID 25217
AFME and Protiviti published their report “ESG Data for Financial Services in an Operational Environment“, delving into the operational implications of ESG regulatory reporting requirements in the financial services sector. The report emphasizes that as sustainability and responsible investing gain prominence, there is a growing demand for accurate, comprehensive, quantitative, and reliable ESG data. It highlights that ESG reporting is **no longer a qualitative, . ...
Medienmitteilung 12/2023
ID 25206
AMAS und SSF haben gemeinsam den „Swiss Stewardship Code“ veröffentlicht. Dieser Code ist eine gemeinsame Leitlinie für Asset Manager, Asset Owner und Finanzdienstleister, die darauf abzielt, die aktive Ausübung von Aktionärsrechten durch Investoren in der Schweiz zu fördern. Dieser Schritt ist Teil eines wachsenden Trends hin zu nachhaltigen Investitionen in der Schweiz, bei dem Investoren versuchen, einen Beitrag zur Erreichung von Nachhaltigkeitszielen zu leist ...
ESMA finds increase in use of ESG-related language in the EU fund industry
ID 25181
ESMA has published a report highlighting the increasing use of language related to ESG factors in the names and documents of EU investment funds. This effort aligns with ESMA’s focus on combatting greenwashing, which refers to the misleading use of ESG-related claims by financial products. ESMA’s study reveals that the percentage of EU UCITS investment funds incorporating ESG-related words in their names has surged ...
Treasury Releases Principles for Net-Zero Financing & Investment, Applauds ...
ID 25001
On September 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a press release to inform of the release of the first Principles for Net-Zero Financing & Investment, a set of best practices or guidelines aimed at private sector financial institutions committed to achieving net-zero emissions. These principles encourage consistency and credibility in implementing net-zero commitments and aim to ensure that financial institutions allocate ...
Financial Markets: Commission consults on sustainable finance disclosures
ID 24942
The EC has launched two consultations on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) in parallel, a public consultation and a more targeted consultation as explained below. This way, the EC wants to seek feedback if the regulation – which is actually designed to bring more transparency to the market and enable investors to make informed choices – meet stakeholders‘ needs and expectations, and if ...
Zirkular 06/2023
ID 24893
Die AMAS hat zusammen mit dem Fachausschuss Immobilienfonds im aktuellen Zirkular Best Practice-Beispiele zu den umweltrelevanten Kennzahlen auf Immobilienfonds veröffentlicht. Die eingeführten Kennzahlen sind ein zentraler Bestandteil der Selbstregulierung der AMAS im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit und gelten ab dem 30. September 2023 verbindlich für Mitgliedsinstitute sowie beigetretene Institute. Die erste Veröffentlichung dieser Kennzahlen für alle Schweizer Immobilienfonds erfol ...