With the start of the COP27 conference only months away, the state of international discussions and cooperation is in a precarious position. The war in Ukraine has led to acute humanitarian, energy and food crises with global repercussions. Geopolitical relations are fragile and divided. Even with all of this, we…
Our bi-weekly spotlight explores key ESG-related market developments and their implications for corporates and investors. ESG in the News The Supreme Court announced last Friday to overturn Roe v Wade, handing over decision-making power on abortion to state legislatures. Corporate response has focused on supporting employee access to reproductive…
The world is facing an unprecedented level of humanitarian emergencies. While the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has precipitated a humanitarian tragedy and threatens future global food security, the situation is increasingly worsened by natural disasters fueled by climate change and environmental degradation. At this pivotal time, global leaders are uniquely…
On May 25th, the SEC proposed two rules that seek to provide the market with greater clarity on how funds incorporate ESG factors into their investment activities. While the SEC’s proposed rules are directed at investment companies and mutual funds, other companies are likely to be impacted as well. The…
Our bi-weekly spotlight explores key ESG-related market developments and their implications for corporates and investors. ESG in the News A record number of environmental and social investor proposals were filed this annual-general-meeting season – both in absolute numbers and those making it to a vote. By May 16, according to data compiled…
Teneo Asia hosted a webinar entitled “ESG in the C-suite: Future-proofing Companies Through Corporate Governance.” Panelists explored how regulators, exchanges and companies across Asia are advancing corporate governance to help support their ESG agendas and their wider business goals. During the session, Kelly Lee, Vice President, Policy and Secretariat Services,…
We believe that the capabilities presented by the technology underlying crypto, encrypted, immutable, distributed ledgers, will have a profound effect on the financial services industry over the next few years. As this technology, generically called Cryptographic Distributed Ledger Technology (CDLT) and predominantly blockchain, is open to…
Our bi-weekly spotlight explores key ESG-related market developments and their implications for corporates and investors. ESG in the News The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it has extended the public comment period on the proposed rulemaking to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures for investors until June 17, 2022.
