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Capital markets report: UK continues to shine as fintech hub, Europe leads on sustainable finance

The increases observed may be influenced by the extraordinary conditions of the past year, public support programmes and other factors

Climate change remains top concern for UK public

A quarter highlighted cutting waste to landfill, with 15% identifying reducing energy use at home, and 11% buying or leasing an electric car.

UK unveils Presidency Programme to drive global climate ambition at COP26

Programme published for two-week COP26 Glasgow summit

Sustainable finance for all

The task of realising this has fallen to Bernard Schuster

Sustainable food initiative wins our FBN Next Generation Lombard Odier Award 2021

Each of the three finalists will introduce their entrepreneurial story

Aegon launches Global Sustainable Sovereign Bond fund

Strategy will be seeded with £100m from Aegon UK workplace pension fund

Norton Rose Fulbright named ‘ESG Legal Advisor of the Year’ at inaugural IJGlobal ESG Awards

Norton Rose Fulbright was shortlisted for the award based upon its extensive breadth of ESG-related work and activity over the last year.

COP26, fossil fuels and flooding: Everything to know about the environment this week

Nine countries have urged the world's biggest economies to boost their climate pledges, saying their actions will set the tone for the upcoming COP26 summit in Glasgow.

Bloomberg to Offer Sustainalytics’ ESG Research and Ratings on the Bloomberg Terminal

Sustainalytics’ ESG Risk Ratings enable investors to utilize material ESG insights for security selection, portfolio management activities, ESG integration

EBRD’s second TCFD report discloses new work on climate risk assessment

The enhanced report includes details of the Bank’s assessment methodologies for both carbon-transition and physical climate risk and provides initial disclosures on the EBRD’s performance against agreed climate risk indicators and metrics.

Driving different decisions today: putting climate scenarios into action - speech by Sarah Breeden

Given at the MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy 8th Annual Conference

The London Stock Exchange introduces new climate reporting guidance for issuers

The guidance will help companies in London integrate climate risks and opportunities into operational decision making and report carbon performance.

Coalition of Banks Launches Guide for Induatry's Transition to Net Zero

Global banks face significant opportunities and challenges when aligning their portfolios with net zero pathways

Small advice firms more likely to have clients invested in ESG

But for advisers in larger firms, with more than 50 employees, the share is even higher, at 26 per cent. Interestingly, for one-man bands the share is also above average, at 23 per cent.

The Climate Financial Risk Forum publishes second set of guides

These risks are unique and demand an ambitious and strategic response from firms, and the material published today should aid this effort.

Beyond Net Zero: Meeting The Challenge Of COP26 With Adaptation, Attribution And Science

Events such as COP26 are vital to keeping the pressure on and momentum up, but the mammoth task of repositioning UK PLC is well under way.

Guernsey can play a part in Hong Kong’s ESG growth

Mourant Partner Gilly Kennedy-Smith said that as well as being mindful of guidance and regulation in governing structures, there needed to be consideration towards the unique perspectives of each family.

World first: SNCF’s new Green Commercial Paper programme meets Green Bond Principles

Mass transit by rail plays a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Net Zero Review Final Report

Analysis exploring the key issues as the UK decarbonises.

MUFG Research reveals challenges of transition towards a greener carbon neutral world ahead of COP26

Collective energy transition will determine success

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