Sustainable Finance archive
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FIA responds to UK’s call for evidence on Green Finance Strategy
FIA has responded to the UK government’s call for evidence to support its update of the Green Finance Strategy. The response stresses the need for well-balanced, principle-based regulation that complements and encourages market innovation. It also highlights new products as a potential growth area to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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CFTC explores role in voluntary carbon markets
On 2 June, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) held its first-ever Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues related to the supply and demand for high quality carbon offsets, including product standardization and the data necessary to support the integrity of carbon offsets' greenhouse gas emissions avoidance and reduction claims.
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Market experts push back on proposed EU ETS restrictions
Warnings come as lawmakers contemplate restricting financial participation in the EU Emissions Trading System.
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FIA responds to proposed updated IOSCO commodities principles
FIA has filed a response to a consultation report on principles for the regulation of commodity derivatives from the Board of International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The report, published in November 2021, aimed to reflect changes and developments in commodities derivatives markets since the publication of the existing IOSCO Principles for the Regulation and Supervision of Commodity Derivatives in 2011.
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Two-thirds of European market makers plan to expand ESG liquidity provision
Market makers see growing demand from investors in ESG exchange-traded funds
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EU's Fit for 55: What it means for derivatives markets
Ahead of the United Nations' COP26 climate conference, FIA's MarketVoice looks at the EU's "Fit for 55" climate package and its implications for the global derivatives markets.
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FIA 2021 Sustainable Finance Report highlights industry-led innovation
This report highlight the derivatives industry’s work on climate-related policy and other efforts to combat climate change.
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CFTC advisory committee to examine carbon market design
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission held a meeting of its Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee (EEMAC) on 15 September via teleconference.
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EEX partnership fosters hedging of renewable energy risk
Financial tools are also playing a role by helping buyers and sellers of renewable energy manage their price risk. One example is a recently announced alliance between the European Energy Exchange, Europe’s leading wholesale power market, and Pexapark, a software and advisory company based in Zurich that specializes in working with the renewables industry.
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Marex pledges to help more clients move to sustainable commodities
Broker leverages its position in commodities sector to promote global environmental change
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