Euronext is radically redefining the future of European finance by repositioning ESG—from “Environmental, Social, and Governance” to “Energy, Security, and Geostrategy.” This bold pivot reflects the geopolitical reality facing Europe and aims to align capital markets with the EU’s long-term sovereignty, defence readine...
FCA Delays Expansion of Sustainability Disclosure Requirements for Portfolio Managers
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to pause its plans to extend the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) to portfolio managers, despite strong support from industry stakeholders. Initially set to be rolled out as part of a broader sustainable investment framework, the mo...
India’s SEBI Introduces New Guidelines for ESG Rating Withdrawals
India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has unveiled new guidelines detailing when and how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings can be withdrawn by rating agencies. This development aligns the country’s ESG withdrawal standards with long-established credit rating practices and ...
POSCO Raises $700 Million in Oversubscribed Green Bond Issuance
POSCO Holdings, a leading South Korean steelmaker, has successfully raised $700 million through a two-tranche green bond issuance, underscoring the strong investor confidence in its sustainability efforts. The bonds were heavily oversubscribed, attracting more than $6.6 billion in orders, reflecting a growing interest in ESG-ali...
Eni and UK Government Secure £2B for Liverpool Bay CCS Project, Boosting Jobs and Carbon Storage
Eni and the UK Government have reached financial close on the Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project, unlocking £2 billion in local supply chain contracts and 2,000 construction jobs. This project is pivotal to the HyNet Cluster, one of the world’s most advanced CCS systems, and is central to the UK’s strat...
CSA Hits Pause on Mandatory Climate and Diversity Disclosure Rules Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has announced a pause on the rollout of mandatory climate-related disclosure requirements, citing shifting global conditions, economic pressures, and rising competitiveness concerns for Canadian companies. The delay also extends to proposed amendments around diversity disclosures. ...