News and Updates
FCA to assess Asset Managers’ ESG and Sustainability claims
FCA announces strategy to test asset managers’ ESG and sustainability claims for greenwashing.
Nature and biodiversity: the new frontier?
Getting to grips with the new requirements for nature and biodiversity assessment and reporting.
January 2023 Newsletter
SDR and investment labels update, SDR responses, PRI reporting framework updates, and more in Danesmead ESG January 2023 Newsletter.
What is the PRI and PRI reporting?
A brief explainer of the PRI, including recent 2024 changes to the reporting process.
PRI Conference 2022: 5 Key Themes
A summary of the topics and takeaways from the 2022 PRI conference held in Barcelona.
Bringing together more than 2,400 investors, policymakers, and other sustainable finance stakeholders from around the world, this year’s event had as its theme “The coming of age of responsible investment”.
December 2022 Newsletter
ESG investments allowed in 401(k), ISSB Scope 3 guidance, COP15 news, and more in Danesmead ESG December 2022 Newsletter.
2022 ESG round-up and 2023 outlook
Read our review of the top ESG issues in 2022, and expectations for the coming year.
November 2022 Newsletter
SEC fines for not following ESG investment policies, NZAMI update, ESMA addresses greenwashing concerns, and more in Danesmead ESG November 2022 Newsletter.
Key takeaways from COP27
Discover key takeaways from this year's climate discussions at COP27 in Egypt
October 2022 Newsletter
SDR and investment labels, TCFD reporting update, increased demand for ESG investments and more in Danesmead ESG October 2022 Newsletter.
FCA Opens Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) Consultation
The FCA has opened the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels consultation. Some key points below from our first glance
Join us at AIMA: Putting ESG into Practice 2022
Join us at the AIMA conference Putting ESG into Practice 2022, September 8 in London.
Social Mobility in Financial Services: Issues and Solutions
What are the issues and what can we all do to improve social mobility in financial services?
SEC Proposes New Disclosures on ESG Investments
The SEC has proposed amendments to rules and disclosure forms relating to the incorporation of ESG factors.
These apply to a variety of kinds of investment companies and advisers, enhancing disclosures in a number of ways. This broadly aligns with efforts from other regulators to improve transparency in ESG marketing of funds.
SEC Fines BNY Mellon Over ESG Claims
The SEC fine for BNY Mellon Investment Advisers is a timely reminder of the importance of operating in line with your policy.
BNY Mellon were found to have represented or implied in various statements that all investments in certain funds had undergone an ESG quality review when this was not the case.
Five ESG Trends Every Marketer Should Know
Daniella had a great conversation with ext. marketing about the five biggest ESG trends every marketer should know. The themes discussed are becoming increasingly relevant for all managers, not just those marketing specific ESG products.
ESG Virtual Symposium: Transparency in ESG Reporting
Join Daniella as she discusses Achieving Transparency in ESG Reporting - Obligations and Challenges Faced at the With Intelligence HFM Global ESG Virtual Symposium on 28 April 2022.
Is Responsible Investing a Force For Global Change? Podcast with NZ Funds
Listen to Daniella speak at the NZ Fund podcast The Monday Call, discussing whether responsible investments are a force for global change.
What is the TCFD?
A brief explainer on the Task-Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), what it is, and how it might affect you.
SEC Proposes New Climate Disclosure Rule
New climate-related disclosure proposal from SEC could dramatically increase availability of ESG metrics from listed companies.