Leading institutions still provide low visibility on how climate change may affect their performance.

Across the public and private markets, significant efforts are underway to crack the complex and multifaceted challenge of quantifying companies’ environmental, social and governance performance. 

Forrester’s annual predictions report forecasts an array of new digital offerings next year and that regulators will get tough on ESG classifications.

The Banker's 2021 Top Islamic Financial Institutions ranking highlights a resilient sector across the globe.

As performance against ESG criteria increasingly has an impact on stock market value, companies are grappling with the strategic consequences. 

Much is expected from the UN climate conference in Glasgow, not least from banks on their commitments to net-zero carbon emissions.

Transitioning to greener and sustainable economies will need innovative new financial instruments for the optimal use of capital.

Regulatory efforts in the UK and Europe to encourage diversity and access to cash could have an impact on institutions’ operating models.

Sustainability-linked loans incentivise green objectives without restricting the borrower to put the loan exclusively towards green projects. 

In September, the UK and Colombia became the latest countries to issue their first sovereign green bond.