Investors now have access to more than 200 ESG funds
The banks are now grappling publicly with their financed emissions — those attributable to the companies they lend to or invest in
An enhanced Canadian ESG identification framework is advancing on a foundation of international and domestic norms
The economic consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is aggravating an array of existing risks, the ESMA, EBA and EIOPA warn in a joint report
The Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee has released a draft identification framework for ESG funds that will be operational before the end of 2022
But the banks say that climate-related shareholder proposals limit their options for achieving net-zero commitments
CEO's prepared remarks at the meeting included criticism of the proposed federal bank surtax, which is expected in Thursday's budget
Active equity and bond funds generally outperformed passive funds for the year
The Shareholder Association for Research and Education also advises funds to use Transition Pathways Initiative rating as a criterion for director votes
The IFRS Foundation and the Global Reporting Initiative hope the move will reduce the reporting burden for companies