Chris Hall

Posts By Chris Hall

• EMEA

  Regulation Spurs Sustainable Bond Fund Demand in Europe

  Cost and performance drivers also key factors in growth of ESG bond and equity funds, say new studies.

• Commentary

  ICYMI, if Voting Changed Anything, They’d Abolish it

  Rows over ratings and executive pay reflect how far ESG integration has yet to run.

• Commentary

  ICYMI, This is no Time to Hit the Brakes

  Events this week underlined calls for acceleration by GFANZ Co-chair Carney.

• EMEA

  Transition Plans Should Cover Biodiversity Risks – UKSIF

  UK plan for net zero financial centre depends on development of a “nature-positive” economy, according to new report.

• Commentary

  ICYMI, We’re Rewriting the Rules of Engagement

  New frameworks can only go so far in managing evolving risks.

• EMEA

  Energy, Food Security Risks May Have ‘Green Lining’

  Investors warned of twin crises stemming from Russian aggression, but potential for longer-term environmental upside. 

• EMEA

  EFRAG Consults on European Sustainability Reporting Standards

  Double materiality-based standards designed to underpin Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

• Commentary

  ICYMI, More of the Same is not Enough

  Calls grow for new tools and new approaches to accelerate the low-carbon transition.

• Industry

  Green Transition Needs Greater Transparency – NGFS

  Consistent, comparable and reliable data and products dependent on disclosure standards and harmonised taxonomies.

• Commentary

  ICYMI, Every Day is Earth Day

  Investor engagement with corporates on sustainability is gearing up, but has its limits.