Cop 26 group sets out sustainability standards as concerns grow over greenwashing March 31, 2022 An international body set up to standardise company environmental reporting has set out a first set of draft guidelines today, as fears grow over the veracity of investment opportunities labelled as green.
Top Australian firms pledge £28.5bn injection into UK economy March 31, 2022 A group of top Australian firms have commited to inject £28.5bn into the UK economy today across projects spanning renewable energy, infrastructure and urban regeneration.
Investors pile into bets against Cineworld as it tops list of most shorted stocks March 31, 2022 Investors have piled into bets against UK cinema firm Cineworld to make it the UK’s most shorted company, new data has revealed.
Government explores ways to unlock wave of pension investment March 30, 2022 The government is exploring ways to unleash a wave of investment from pension funds into private assets, as it opens an industry consultation today designed to slash red tape.
Polymetal reports boost in Russian demand for gold as sanctions hamper exports March 30, 2022 Russian gold miner Polymetal said it remains resilient to the impact of sanctions today after a boost in demand from Russians looking to store their cash in the traditional safe haven asset.
Exclusive: Activist shareholders push for ‘hybrid’ AGMs over fears firms are stifling debate March 30, 2022 A shareholder activist group is pushing FTSE 100 bosses to hold ‘hybrid’ shareholder meetings over fears that firms are stifling investor debate by holding meetings in person.
Exclusive: Younger users shun banks over weak sustainability performance March 30, 2022 Young people are shunning banks with weak environmental credentials as demand for sustainability in financial services swells, new data has revealed.
Standard Chartered to end coal financing by 2032 March 29, 2022 Asia-focused UK lender Standard Chartered said it will end legacy coal financing for its clients by 2032 as it looks to sever its remaining financial ties with the fossil fuel.
Liontrust to scoop up Majedie for £51.4m discount after share price plunge March 29, 2022 London-based asset manager Liontrust will scoop up Majedie Asset Management for £51.4m below the price originally proposed for the deal in December, after the firm’s share price plunged in recent months
Why agriculture holds the key to tackling water waste March 29, 2022 | City Talk Water is a precious resource. Ensuring we have enough water for a growing global population in a time of climate change is one of the most important challenges of our time. But in our view it’s impossible to talk about water without also talking about food. Agriculture uses 65% of the world’s fresh water, but [...]