South Africa has reached a notable milestone in sustainable finance with the listing of Africa’s first nature-linked performance-based bond on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. As reported by the Cape Times, the R2.5 billion FirstRand Bank Cape Water Performance-Based Bond links a portion of investor returns directly to independently verified ...
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Standard Bank has closed an $800 million sustainability-linked syndicated loan with participation from 30 banks across multiple regions, underscoring the continued scale of ESG funding in practice. As reported by Engineering News, the loan’s interest rate is tied to the bank’s performance against key sustainability indicators, specifically green and social ...
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Concerns are emerging around transparency in data centre regulation, with reports that major technology firms, including Microsoft, successfully lobbied the EU to limit public access to environmental impact data. According to The Guardian, proposed rules now restrict disclosure to national-level summaries, effectively obscuring the energy usage and pollution footprint of ...
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By Lee Rossini
Business continuity planning (BCP) is a structured approach that ensures a financial advice business can continue operating during and after unexpected disruptions. These disruptions might include natural disasters, cyberattacks, power outages, regulatory shocks, or even the sudden loss of key personnel. In a profession built on trust, timely communication and regulatory compliance, having a robust continuity plan is not optional; it is essential for protecting clients, safeguarding data and preserving the firm’s reputation.
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