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Allianz Global Investors sets up private markets impact unit

Impact investing refers to investments in enterprises that generate social and environmental impact, in addition to financial returns.

MJ Hudson boasts of strong performance amid surging demand for ESG services

The firm also said it had won new business from a $600bn global fund manager and a FTSE 100 asset manager.

EBRD and ILX to mobilise €500m of sustainable development finance

The programme offers investors the opportunity to benefit from the EBRD’s long-standing track record of successfully investing in key economic sectors a

Robeco launches biodiversity paper and teams up with WWF-NL

A Robeco positioning paper to address biodiversity loss is being backed by a partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature Netherlands.

The Elephant in the Room: The ESG Contradiction

Investors, asset managers, and businesses have to agree on which of the three is the most important.

Record EBRD investment in Turkey to support recovering economy

More than 85 per cent of the Bank’s financing was channelled to the private sector and 55 per cent was dedicated to projects supporting sustainability.

Deutsche Börse introduces ESG information hub

The information provided can be used by ESG rating providers when calculating ESG scores and ratings and, with the additional data pool, also increase the visibility of small and medium-sized companies among investors.

The CLIC Chronicles: 10 ways to build a circular economy and the companies leading the way

Change, however, is in motion.

M&G acquires leading impact investor

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval.

Three new £11 million Natural England LIFE projects launched

Projects in North East & Scottish Borders, Cumbria and South Yorkshire will receive funding to support critically endangered species & habitats.

Financing Sustainable Development And The Fight Against Climate Change

Governments cannot finance these goals alone, and that is where the financial sector has a major role to play.

JTC Supports Gresham House Sustainable Fund LAunch

BSIF II will be serviced from JTC’s Guernsey office, one of 19 offices globally in 11 jurisdictions.

Stewart Investors unveils European sustainability strategy

Managed by Lorna Logan and Rob Harley

ESG concerns: How green is gold?

Gold has not been immune to ESG shift

The CEO Imperative: How mastering ecosystems transforms performance

In fiscal year 2020, companies with high-performing ecosystems also experienced higher average revenue growth and net profit margin overall.

Time for aggressive renewables investment

The crisis presents an inflection point in the energy transition.

Influential asset owners group lifts its climate change game

Environmental experts say the pledge does not go far enough by not banning new fossil fuel financing

Danish Banks Hit With New Sustainable Finance Rules by Watchdog

Increased focus on carbon emissions and climate-related threats makes inflated and misleading environmental claims more likely, according to a statement by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority.

Aviva Investors CEO warns directors over sustainability targets

Versey’s letter highlights the potential impact asset managers could have on the companies they are invested in.

Danske Bank enters GB market with carbon neutral mortgage

The Danske Carbon Neutral Mortgage is available to first time buyers, home movers and remortgagers and is available with a minimum 5% deposit, subject to terms and conditions.

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