WAIFC’s Global Footprint and Commitment to Sustainability: Hubertus Vaeth Reflects on Achievements as Co-founder
Hubertus Vaeth addresses the challenges faced by Frankfurt Main Finance, in the third quarter of 2023. During this interview, it is also highlighted the notable achievements of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) and he shares his objectives as a co-founder.
ISSB issues inaugural global sustainability disclosure standards
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has today issued its inaugural standards—IFRS S1 and IFRS S2—ushering in a new era of sustainability-related disclosures in capital markets worldwide.
Finance Montréal and Frankfurt Main Finance jointly sign statement of intent to support ISSB
Today, the two financial centre initiatives signed a joint statement of intent to support the Global Baseline in Sustainability Reporting by the ISSB. Montréal and Frankfurt are both home to the ISSB’s offices.
Study: Sustainable funds barely transparent
The new white paper by FMF member PwC in cooperation with Morningstar shows that the inconsistent data situation makes it difficult to compare sustainable funds and investment decisions.
ESG study: Big ambitions, little drive
Few companies succeed in operationalizing ESG goals or using high-quality ESG data to drive transformation
CxO Sustainability Survey 2023: More investments in sustainability despite economic uncertainty
Climate change is one of the top three priorities for board members of German companies. According to Deloitte’s “Cx0 Sustainability Survey 2023”, 76% of German companies increased their sustainability investments in 2022.
BCG Report: Opportunities for Early Movers on the Green Market
Many low-carbon products will likely be in short supply over the next decade, warns new report from World Economic Forum and FMF member Boston Consulting Group.
ChatGPT: Frankfurt leading financial center
Experiment successful! We put ChatGPT to the test, as the AI tool always has the right answer for topics concerning financial centers in Europe. You can read a selection of our chat “interview” here.
Addressing the challenges of ESG reporting
FMF member Infront looks at some of the challenges financial services firms face with ESG reporting requirements and offers tips on how to overcome them.
Bloomberg Releases Science-Based Implied Temperature Rise Metrics
Based on a methodology recommended by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), these Metrics provide investors with transparent and comparable information for assessing portfolio alignment with climate goals.
