Analysis: Musk’s ESG attack spotlights $35 trillion industry confusion
Elon Musk’s rejection of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) scores as a “scam” highlights how Wall Street’s hottest investment trend that encompasses some $35 trillion in assets means different things to different people.
Advisory firm PIRC opposes Shell climate plan for lacking ambition
Advisory group PIRC recommended shareholders vote against Shell’s (SHEL.L) non-binding climate resolution at the energy company’s annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, according to a document seen by Reuters.
EXCLUSIVE China in talks with automakers on EV subsidy extension -sources
China is in talks with automakers about extending costly subsidies for electric vehicles (EV) that were set to expire in 2022, aiming to keep a key market growing as the broader economy slows, three people familiar with the matter said.
BlackRock, JPMorgan, others tell Texas they don’t boycott energy companies
BlackRock Inc (BLK.N), JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) and other top financial firms have told a Texas official they are not boycotting energy companies, responding to a request for information that could determine if they are able to continue to manage state funds.
EXCLUSIVE TikTok plans big push into gaming, conducting tests in Vietnam -sources
TikTok has been conducting tests so users can play games on its video-sharing app in Vietnam, part of plans for a major push into gaming, four people familiar with the matter said.
Explainer: Washington holds key to Russia’s sovereign default
The prospect of a Russia sovereign default is moving centre stage again with a deadline for a U.S. license allowing Moscow to make payments expiring on May 25 and $100 million in interest payments due shortly after.
Deutsche Bank enters new era as chairman’s rocky decade ends
Deutsche Bank begins a new epoch on Thursday as Chairman Paul Achleitner leaves after a rocky decade during which Germany’s largest lender lost billions and saw its share price plummet.
Caixabank ups profitability target, unveils $1.9 billion share buyback
Caixabank (CABK.MC) raised its key profitability target for 2024 and announced a 1.8 billion euro ($1.88 billion) share buy-back programme, expecting higher interest rates and economic recovery to boost banking revenue.
Credit Suisse Group rating downgraded by S&P
Credit Suisse Group AG’s (CSGN.S) credit rating has been downgraded to BBB from BBB+ by Standard & Poors, a blow for the Swiss bank which reported a first quarter loss and is facing increasing shareholder unrest following a string of scandals.
Climate change is hurting insurers, report says
Climate change is hurting the insurance industry and only 8% of insurers are preparing adequately for its impact, consultants Capgemini and financial industry body Efma said in a report on Tuesday.
