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BSE leads the way in sustainability reporting
The Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) aims to promote âgreenâ finance by improving sustainability reporting and environmental, social and governance (ESG) data sharing of listed companies. "As the…
Biden is likely to re-appoint Powell as Fed chief, according to online betting markets
This commentary was posted recently by fund managers, research firms and market newsletter writers and was edited by Barron's.Special commentWells fargoSeptember 16: Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chairman is expected to end in…
LGBTQ Loyalty Holdings Completes $ 10 Million Equity Funding with GHS Investments, Withdraws…
WILTON MANORS, Fla., September 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - LGBTQ Loyalty Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK: LFAP) (âLGBTQ Loyaltyâ) (âthe Companyâ), a finance company focused…
Heroes of the firefighting, Eudora Welty library woes, Eubanks Creek sewage saga
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - If you've missed a few of the most important titles and need to catch up, don't worry. WLBT has put together some of the best stories from our website to bring you up to speed.1. Mississippi firefighters assist…
Women are slowly becoming “azadi” of the patriarchal style of investing
Wealth management is also going digital like other companies. Fintechs are completely changing the global investment landscape as data analytics, AI / ML, and AR / VR tools have expanded significantly over the past two years.This can be…
Causeway Capital Commentary: R – GuruFocus.com
We believe the sensational elements of recent regulatory reform (sudden announcements and in-depth reviews) distort the underlying reality of China's regulatory progress. Overall, we consider these policies to be reasonable and long…
This team of UoH researchers has developed a one-of-a-kind Blockchain platform to help farme-…
A digital ledger that is a repository of all the information a farmer could possibly need at any stage of production or retail - this is the idea that forms the heart of the platform. Inclusive Growth Chain (IGC) that researchers at the…
Live markets, Monday 23 August 2021
Event Hospitality says it is disappointed that the Australian government has not followed New Zealand's lead and reinstated JobKeeper, with the film and tourism sectors hit hardest by COVID lockdowns and restrictions .The $ 2 billion firm…
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
CPAs and Mahoney Consultants, St. Paul, announced the launch of Mahoney Development Services, at the service of real estate developers; Principal consultant Andrew Hugues will run the business. ... Ideal savings fund,…
BHP sells dirty oil and gas assets, but hold back the applause
When BHP announced that it sell your stake in its oil and gas business at Woodside Petroleum to form a merged oil and gas company, there has been good news. A big miner is finally taking climate change seriously.
But…
Lake Resources NL (LLKKF) Strong expression of interest in F …
(MENAFN - ABN press wire) Clean lithium developer Lake Resources NL (ASX: LKE) (FRA: LK1) (OTCMKTS: LLKKF) has taken a big step forward in securing financial support for its flagship Kachi Lithium…
ECOVYST: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND OPERATING RESULTS.…
Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this report to "Ecovyst,"
"the company," "we," "us" or "our" refer to Ecovyst Inc. and its consolidated
subsidiaries.
Forward-looking Statements
This periodic report on Form 10-Q…
Why is the United States paranoid about China’s growing role in Africa?
"The Chinese are outsmarting the United States in some African countries," AFRICOM Commander General Stephen Townsend said, Recount Associated press in April. He said the Chinese "were looking for a place where they could rearm and…
Why global banks are going green
San Francisco, California, the location of the head office of Bank of the West
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Neuberger Berman receives billions from the pension system | various
The American asset manager has been mandated to mandate a multi-asset trust by Brunel Pension Partnership. The objective is, among other things, to combat climate change and achieve zero net emissions for the portfolio by 2050.!-->…
The role of financial services in the fight against trafficking, human rights and ESG is at a…
Last month marks the tenth anniversary of the adoption by the Human Rights Council of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (âUNGPâ), setting out the internationally accepted framework for…
Why institutional investors are challenging banks and looking into DeFi
BBetween negative yielding bonds, the foamy stock market and looming inflation,…
UBS: 2Q21 net profit of 2.0 billion USD, 19.3% return on CET1 capital (ad hoc announcement in…
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UBS (NYSE:UBS) (SWX:UBSN): UBS's 2Q21 results materials are available at ubs.com/investors The audio…
P2P investors prioritize environmental impact over profit
Peer-to-peer investors would forgo part of their returns for a better environmental impact, the research claims.
A new study, led by Christoph Siemroth of the University of Essex and Lars Hornuf of the University of!-->!-->…
Beyond GameStop: Reddit’s WallStreetBets now targets these 5 actions
Pets are increasingly seen as part of our families and you can see it in the pet industry numbers as well. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), Americans spent $ 103.6 billion on their pets in 2020. This…
The rich world’s debt to island states
Fishing is Greenland's main industry. / VCG
Fishing is Greenland's main industry. / VCG
Editor's Note: Jeffrey D. Sachs, University Professor at…
Huntington Bank pledges billions of dollars in new community planning | Local News
Columbus-based banking firm Huntington National Bank announced on June 16 that as part of a new community plan, it will invest $ 40 billion to strengthen small businesses, minorities and low-resource communities. Announcing new…
DEC: man convicted of illegal possession of wild fawn, keeping it tied to a chain
State Environmental Protection Officers (ECOs) were busy this month dealing with illegally caught deer, water rescues, the sale of illegal pesticides - and seizing a wild fawn that a man was illegally keeping at his residence on a…
CIM Group closes $ 135.85 million construction loan to Medistar Corporation for Texas A&M…
HOUSTON - (COMMERCIAL THREAD) - CIM Group, a community-driven owner, operator, lender and developer of infrastructure and real estate, today announced that it has entered into a $ 135.85 million construction loan to Medistar…
WI’s February wolf hunt leaves larger population gap than expected
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison published a new article on Monday on the impacts of hunting as well as federal deregistration.
MINNEAPOLIS - Wisconsin DNR officials admitted in February…
Thailand’s BOI Endorses Strengthened Incentives to Promote R&D and Attract Semiconductor…
the Thailand The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved a series of measures to encourage more investment in research and development (R&D) and to engage industry more actively in human resource development (HRD). Stronger…
and Canada invest in Kinguele Aval hydropower plant to support clean energy production in Gabon
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Libreville, Gabon, July 2, 2021 - To increase clean energy production capacity in Gabon, IFC, the government of Gabon,…
Changing the discourse on capital, politics and employment energy needed to reach net zero
Source: IRENA
Forward-looking policies can accelerate the transition, reduce uncertainties and ensure the maximum benefits from the energy transition. This is the message of the last IRENA Prospects…
Japanese bank chief says bridging funds essential for climate
Helping big polluters transform into greener businesses is one of the biggest challenges facing Japanese banks, and simply cutting funding to 'brown' businesses could undermine these transition efforts, the chief said. of the…
[PDF] Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast of the Personal Loans Industry 2021-2027…
the A consistent market overview Announces the latest version of the new report "Peer-to-peer loan marketâ. Global industry trends have been detailed in the report to measure market growth factors. However,…
Global Loans and Payments Market 2021: SWOT Analysis of Key Factors Determining Growth in CAGR Value
The latest research report on the Global Loans and payments market provides the cumulative study on the COVID-19 outbreak to provide the latest information on the main characteristics of the loan and payments market. This intelligence…
Proposed legislation would ban wind turbines on New York lakes | Local News
ALBANY - The New York State Conservation Council supports legislation sponsored by Senator George…
discloses the carbon footprint of its loans and investments
Carbon accounting partnership Financial methodology used to measure financed emissions
Disclosure is first step towards Vancity's net zero goal…
Clearinghouse CDFI Receives Over $ 1.8 Million In COVID-19 Relief Fund
Clearinghouse Community development financial institution
"We are grateful to the US Treasury, the CDFI Fund and our partners at the Opportunity Finance…
How homeowners of color are threatened by climate change
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in August 2017, it dumped 27 trillion gallons of rain over the greater Houston area, covering about a quarter of the metro area. To this day, it remains the wettest storm on record in the United…
ENERGY OVERNIGHT: Manchin-led committee presents sprawling energy infrastructure proposal | House…
MONDAY AGAIN! Welcome to Overnight Energy, your source for today's energy and environment information. Please send advice and comments to Rachel Frazin at [email protected] Follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Join Zack Budryk at…
Tokenizing Mining Hash Power with the Hashmix team
BeinCrypto spoke with WB, the co-founder of the HashMix team. We discussed the increasing complexity of mining and how they create hash power NFTs.The NFT boom is currently underway, but it is mainly focused on the creation of…
China is Duterte’s tool, not the other way around
The standard model of dissent against the apparent Chinese economic colonization of the Philippines is, ultimately, completely upside down, and it is, in fact, the Duterte regime that is to blame for environmental regulations and…
Great Bay Stewards Launches Tide Turner Program So You Can Help
GREENLAND - The Great Bay Stewards have announced the launch of the Tide Turner program, whereby area residents commit to making small changes to make the watershed a little healthier. Participants pledge to take five of the seven…
CDFIs should be at the center of a fair post-COVID-19 recovery
The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is brightening, but a full small business recovery is going to take time, money and a concerted effort. And if this is a fair recovery that helps underfunded small businesses (those owned by…
Sparebanken Vest: obtains the best durability rating
The internationally recognized sustainability rating agency MSCI has upgraded
Sparebanken Vest to a AAA rating for its sustainability work. Sparebanken Vest
is the only Norwegian bank to date that has achieved this top rating, placing…
The green way to define AI in mortgages
When considering the top view of the mortgage industry, it is difficult to understand its associated carbon footprint. After all, it mostly involves a few transactions and a certain amount of paperwork, right?
Wrong.…
Banks and sustainability in a post-Covid-19 environment: Absa’s perspective on green…
Some banks around the world have responded to the pandemic by focusing on the health of employees and customers, the relief of payments and the immediate stabilization of businesses (preservation of capital, in particular).For most…
G-7 communiqué is broad, but critics find loopholes
Brussels US President Joe Biden said the G7 summit was a "very cooperative and productive conference" that advanced the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the resurgence of the global economy and the call to name bad behavior from…
COVID’s “Roots”, “Protest,” Beach BBQ on Day 2 Tap
British President Falmouth-Joe Biden and leaders of the world's richest countries on Saturday crafted a strategy to counter the growing influence of China, another global health crisis like COVID-19 that I have sought a way to to…
SEC Defines Gensler’s Regulatory Ambitions Over Next Year
Law360 (June 11, 2021, 9:32 p.m. EDT) - The United States Securities and Exchange Commission plans to propose new rules on disclosure of board diversity and climate change this fall and to make proposals on ad hoc acquisition…
Latest Innovative Report on Digital Lending Software Market by 2028 | Industry Supply Chain…
Digital lending software is a mortgage point of sale (POS) tool that easily goes from prospect to rate foreclosure. Digital loan software is typically used throughout an online platform to manage the borrowing process. The digital…
UTIA professor receives early career community development excellence award
PICTURE: Sreedhar Upendram (center), assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture, has been honored as this year's 2021!-->…
Crypto investors no longer worry about regulatory uncertainty
As the crypto market continues to experience its most notable boom to date, major companies in the industry have encouraged mainstream Wall Street to venture into the space.…
Main Hazlet Twp Committee Results: Clark, McKay Win GOP Vote
This article was last updated at 9:30 p.m.HAZLET, NJ - James "Skip" McKay and Tara Corcoran-Clark were selected by Hazlet Township voters Tuesday night to appear on the November ballot for the Hazlet Township committee, unofficial…
Can green finance trigger the recovery of COVID-19?
Green finance - any financial activity designed to generate a climate-friendly outcome - could be the best way to recover from this pandemic and protect our planet.Jennifer Oetzel, professor at the Kogod School of Business at American…
New state-wide initiative includes humanities-based programs, grants and resources that explore the…
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G7 finance ministers agree landmark global tax deal
G7 finance ministers strike a seismic deal on global tax reform that means the biggest multinational tech giants will pay their fair share of tax in the UK.After two days of talks chaired by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in London, counterparts…
Private Finance Won’t Decarbonize Our Economies – But The ‘Big Green State’…
The pandemic, we often hear, forces us to rethink the economy. We leave one model behind: the small, austerity-obsessed state that outsources macroeconomic stability work to unelected central banks. Central banks, in turn, have worked…
United relies on the environmental and technical credibility of the supersonic bet
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The last time United Airlines ordered supersonic planes humans had yet to set foot on the moon. More than half a century later, United is once again focused on speed, bucking the!--End>…
How to become a socially responsible business in five steps
A decade or two ago, it doesn't matter what your political and social views are. Consumers lead their own lives and defend their interests without demanding the same from the companies they support. Over the years, they have…
A bold budget vision for the climate
The federal budget proposed by the Biden administration faces the challenge of climate change with a bold agenda to address it. It provides funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in infrastructure and climate resilience,…
Newcastle Port Agreement – Highlights
In May 2021, NAB announced its role in developing a loan for the Port of Newcastle. This loan aligned funding for Australia's largest seaport on Australia's east coast with long-term results that respect the environment and society.Read…
Businesses are talking about sustainability more than ever, but are they preaching it? | News |…
Over the past year or so, there has been an increase in the frequency and volume of corporate sustainability discussions, according to a report by analytics firm GlobalData.
All other…
Now is the time to retire from Bitcoin
The rise in the price of cryptocurrencies has increased the demand for electricity to produce cryptocurrencies, writes the professor. John Quiggin. Two recent developments in financial markets directly oppose the future of the global…
Standard Bank Accelerates New Era Change at Board Level
Through Dineo Faku 25 min agoShare this article:ShareTweetShareShareShareE-mailShareJOHANNESBURG - In a show of low confidence, 32.37% of Standard Bank shareholders voted against the re-election of group chairman Thulani Gcabashe at the!--sse-->!-->!-->!-->…
The race for net-zero is on. This is how we can do it
Nature can play a fundamental role in achieving net zero, with the capacity to provide one-third of cost-effective solutions to climate change.
Securing a net zero sustainable future for land use will require…
Historic Justice Department Appointment: Kristen Clarke Confirmed As First Black Woman To Head Civil…
Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, United States Department of Justice
By Charlene Crowell
(Trice Edney Wire) - In recent years, many people of different races and ethnicities have fought backlashes to…
Sucafina: the benchmark for the digital borrowing database
Signed in mid-May, the two-year, $ 500 million sustainability loan base is Swiss coffee trader Sucafina's largest loan to date - growing from an initial $ 400 million after being considerably oversubscribed. Including two…
Climate change: UK financial sector responsible for nearly double Britain’s total net…
Projects funded by UK financial institutions are responsible for 1.8 times the carbon emissions of Britain's net annual total, a new report has suggested.The study, commissioned by…
Athol Daily News – Conservation Trust celebrating 35 years of transition period with June…
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ORANGE - Do you want to know a secret? Well, you'll have to be at Gale Farm in Orange on June 26th to find out what it's all about.…
Is Golden Gate Park Really For All San Franciscans?
Supervisor Shamann Walton compared John F. Kennedy Drive to the segregationist 1950s South last week, triggering a flurry of backlash from the public and raising questions about the fairness of green spaces in San Francisco.
A…
Joe Biden’s new decree on financial system climate risk – Quartz
Climate change poses a serious risk to the financial system. Catastrophic impacts such as sea level rise and drought threaten critical supply chains, mortgages and infrastructure, and the increasingly shift to fossil fuels could…
Harris and Hispanic Caucus discuss Northern Triangle banking and lending options
Vice President Kamala Harris and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus this week discussed microcredit and digital banking technology options in the Northern Triangle to help tackle a root cause of the immigration crisis, Axios…
Scientists predict ‘above normal’ Atlantic hurricane season
âWe are seeing an increase in the proportion of hurricanes reaching Major Hurricane Status, Category 3 and above,â said Dr Emanuel. "This is what we see unequivocally in satellite data."James Kossin,…
EBRD lends € 1 million to Sparkasse Leasing in North Macedonia to support SMEs
SKOPJE (North Macedonia), May 11 (SeeNews) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Tuesday that it is granting a ⬠1 million ($ 1.2 million) loan to Sparkasse Leasing…
A global agreement for sustainable finance by Fabio Panetta
With the rise of national climate commitments and the renewal of multilateralism, there is a unique opportunity to forge a global consensus on issues such as carbon pricing, green transition and sustainable finance.…
EIB and SBI launch € 100 million financing for climate action and sustainable development
In a significant development, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the State Bank of India (SBI) have launched a new ⬠100 million (~ $ 121.63 million) initiative for the climate action and sustainable finance.The…
Addressing Climate-Related Financial Risk Through Bank Capital Requirements
Introduction and summary
The climate crisis has profound implications for every sector of the economy, every corner of society, and every aspect of public policy. Several years ago, it may have been…
The next 100 days will be crucial to ensure climate resilience
This second article on climate resilience policies within the Biden administration was written with Laurie Schoeman.
Last week we discussed how President Biden's first 100 days in power helped us reset the country and make the 2020s…
Why Indian Americans are feeling helpless right now: NOTICE
On average, 120 people have died in India every hour over the past two weeks, according to the Indian Ministry of Health. That's 120 lives lost in a ride or episode of "Survivor" or a banal Zoom reunion. Crematorium ovens are melting…
Lithium mining techniques increasingly under ESG scrutiny – report
According to Fitch, ESG-minded investment principles will take center stage and change the way lithium producers do business.
More than half of the world's lithium reserves are found in what is known as the "lithium triangle", covering…
AnnCharlott Enberg shortlisted for IAOTP Empowered Woman Award
Ms. AnnCharlott Enberg, Global Head of RMT Functional Safety | Measurement solutions
Emerson Automation Solutions | Rosemount Tank Radar AB was recently chosen to receive the Empowered Woman of the Year award for 2021 from the…
How TAZO and America’s Forests Built a Partnership Solving Multiple Social Problems
Goal at Work: How Tazo and America's Forests Built a Partnership Solving Multiple Social Problems
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Consumers today want to support brands that share their values.…
Invest Africa and DLA Piper join forces to support ESG best practices in African renewable energy…
Global law firm DLA Piper has partnered with Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading trade and investment platform for African markets, to support the development of ESG best practices in projects renewable energies in…
AIB raises € 750 million for climate projects via a new green bond
AIB has raised 750 million euros after finalizing its second green bond issue, the bank said, bringing to 1.75 billion euros the total it has raised to date through green bonds.…
ZK International Affiliate xSigma Announces NFT Market Launch Date and Binance Smart Chain Support…
WENZHOU, China, May 10, 2021 / PRNewswire / - ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ZKIN) ("ZKIN", "ZK International" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that xSigma Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company and a blockchain…
Kosmos Energy successfully completes modification and extension of reserve-based loan facility
DALLAS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Kosmos Energy (NYSE / LSE: KOS) (âKosmosâ or the âCompanyâ) today announced that it has completed the amendment and extension of…
Opinion: Impact investing can help underserved California communities emerge from COVID
El Cajon is an underserved community which is a target for impact investing. Photo by Chris Stone
COVID-19 is a global crisis, but we must not forget that it is also a distinctly local crisis, given the range of responses…
Amex goes beyond cards to appeal to small businesses
American Express wants to bring more of its technologies and services to the small business market in order to expand its base beyond businesses that only use its payment cards.Small and medium-sized businesses are an important segment…
Getting through the challenges of SME lending during the pandemic
As COVID-19 resurfaces in India, fintech lenders are once again struggling with the same kind of dilemmas. Small businesses face a growing set of restrictions, posing challenges for lenders who provide them with credit. In such an…