ESG

Point Zero Forum aims to provide an annual platform for global leaders across the public and private sectors to drive the meaningful exchange of ideas and knowledge to advance FinTech and Web3 in the digital economy.

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MUFG partners with Scatec ASA to structure $334.5 million Green Project Bond

April 28, 2022

MUFG structured and executed the transaction. Scatec’s Green Project Bond represents a further step forward in MUFG’s Blended Finance franchise.

Sustainability ESG

Carbon credits past sell-by date show it’s time for corporate net-zero rethink

March 30, 2022

The use of “vintage” carbon credits which may be years old as a way to offset current carbon emissions shows its time for corporate citizens to get real on helping to create a net zero world, experts say.

Sustainability ESG

Saudi Arabia lures investors with green energy Vision

March 24, 2022

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IOSCO’s 2022 Sustainable Finance work plan strengthens the organization’s commitment to increasing transparency and mitigating greenwashing

March 14, 2022

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has adopted a far-reaching 2022 work plan to develop sustainable finance.

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Banks must get better at disclosing climate risks, ECB assessment shows

March 14, 2022

anks have made on disclosing climate and environmental risks as set out in the ECB’s November 2020 guide

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LPA partners with Globalance to deliver enhanced ESG reporting

February 15, 2022

LPA, the capital markets technology and advisory firm, today announced that it has enhanced its ESG reporting services through a partnership with Globalance, a global pioneer in the field of sustainability.

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For too long corporations have favoured short term returns over social responsibility

January 27, 2022

Last year, activist investor Engine No.1 challenged ExxonMobil, unseating three of its board members for failing to sufficiently respond to the climate crisis.

Banking Regulator

Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority sets out priorities for 2022

January 14, 2022

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has recently written a “Dear CEO” letter, intended to outline the Authority’s priorities for international banks that operate in the UK. The letter was sent to “the wide and diverse range of international banks that [the FCA] supervises” and helps such organisations identify and manage potential risks.

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Amundi presents new ambitions following Lyxor acquisition

January 5, 2022

After 6 months of preparatory work and the finalization of Lyxor acquisition, Amundi confirms the strategic and industrial benefits of this project, and presents new ambitions and the organization for two key areas of expertise: passive management and liquid alternative investment.

Banking News Sustainability ESG

Why is Deutsche Bank focusing on ESG?

December 29, 2021

Only a few months ago Deutsche Bank became entangled in a story about ‘greenwashing’.

Capital Markets Investment Banking

The 7 Potentially Disastrous Investments of 2021

December 23, 2021

As Christmas and the New Year approaches, pour yourself a glass of Bailey’s (or perhaps something more expensive if you’re one of this year’s crypto winners) and look back at some of the winners and losers of 2021.

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Global climate tech investment more than triples, but could be better targeted to cut emissions – PwC State of Climate Tech 2021

December 15, 2021

Investment from venture capital and private equity is pouring into climate tech, according to the PwC State of Climate Tech 2021.

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Buy Now Pay Later: New data from Klarna finds women spend less and repay sooner

December 13, 2021

Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, today revealed new data which challenges popular misconceptions about the company’s consumers.

Events Sustainability ESG

HSBC talk sustainability at Reuters’ Future of Money Event

December 10, 2021

Kelly Fisher from HSBC Bank USA spoke to the Reuters' Future of Money event about what her bank is doing to improve its ESG credentials.

Digital Assets Sustainability ESG Technology

Tailored Investing with ALLINDEX

November 30, 2021

This is a trend that Swiss FinTech company ALLINDEX is looking to capitalise on. They are aiming to “democratise customised investments” – allowing individual investors to build customized indexes in a self-service fashion in order to reflect their own ambitions and beliefs.

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