Hamish Stewart
Columnist
About Hamish Stewart
Hamish Stewart is a Canadian working in finance in London, UK.
Comment: It’s time for Thomson Reuters to answer tough questions on human rights abuses
Will a shareholder resolution at this week’s annual meeting push Thomson Reuters to act on human rights risks and send an important signal to its global peers?
As European central banks tackle climate change risk, Canadians wait to hear from the Bank of Canada
With the Canadian financial sector struggling to adapt to climate change impacts and the financial implications of a phase-out of fossil fuels in the energy system, it is time for the Bank of Canada and our national financial regulators to step in.
Canada's G7 presidency in 2018 is an opportunity to lead the world towards a sustainable financial system
Will Canada lead the world in the transition to a more sustainable financial system?
Canada's largest banks accused of manipulating key financial benchmark
A claim in U.S. courts alleges Canada's largest banks manipulated CDOR, a financial benchmark, over the course of seven years.
Could the Bank of Canada go green?
The themes raised at a recent workshop in Europe represent a great opportunity for the Bank of Canada and our financial market regulators to consider how Canadian financial sector giants are preparing for a clean energy future.
Three suggestions for B.C.'s Climate Solutions and Clean Growth Advisory Council
B.C. and Canada have stood still on climate action since the Paris Agreement came into force in November 2016. The new council may change that.
Time for the rich to show climate change leadership
It is time Canada’s wealthiest individuals and families step up on the need for action on climate change.
Canadian banks wake up to international reporting standards on climate change risk
Bank disclosures on the economic threats and opportunities related to climate change are vital to managing global financial stability.
Want to live in a zero-carbon home? Maybe try Texas
Canadian cities hoping to lead the charge on climate change action should be taking notes from the Texan capital of Austin, writes columnist Hamish Stewart.
Opinion: Kinder Morgan's head in sand approach to climate risk could lead to legal action
Kinder Morgan shareholders should be questioning the competency of Mr. Anderson to lead the company through a disruptive energy transition.