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BNP Paribas Asset Management Launches Low Carbon ETF with Global Exposure

With the launch of this ETF, BNPP AM is affirming its leadership in thematic index solutions

Three leaders in financial service and climate science join Global Returns Project

Sai K Tampi, Global Head of Funds, ETFs and Manager Selection for the Wealth and Personal Banking Division of HSBC, has joined the Advisory Board in his personal capacity.

MDBs’ climate finance rose to US$ 66 billion in 2020, joint report shows

Nearly US$ 50 billion (76 per cent) of total MDB climate finance in 2020 was associated with climate change mitigation investments

JP Morgan launches three sustainability funds

"The climate change solutions fund is designed to help investors intelligently capture innovative investment opportunities and technologies facilitating the low carbon transition.”

FATF Issues Report on Money Laundering Linked to Environmental Crime

This FATF Report identifies methods that criminals use to launder proceeds from environmental crime

Lack of global common language on sustainability greatest obstacle to progress – Mona Shah

Until then, investors should broaden their understanding of ESG

EBRD honours clients’ sustainability work

The awards ceremony was preceded by the launch of the EBRD’s latest Sustainability Report.

European bank chief eyes transition as world recovers

A former head of the French Treasury, in November Renaud-Basso took the helm at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - founded in 1991 to help former Soviet bloc countries switch to free-market economies.

Axiom Sustainable Financial Bonds fund awarded Sustainability Label

Axiom Sustainable Financial Bonds, with EUR33 million under management, invests in financial institutions that are considered best in class for climate change integration.

Climate-related disclosures for the UK asset management industry: the FCA consults on TCFD-compliant measures

The FCA’s proposals aim to increase transparency and competition, encourage capital flows towards firms that better manage climate risks and opportunities, and resource allocation towards transitioning the economy to net zero by 2050.

European interest in social bonds growing

But investors find supply isn’t keeping pace with capital they want to deploy

Solving the problem of #TheZero: Present and Future

Investors need to go beyond traditional thinking to solve the complex challenge of balancing the returns they want and delivering what society needs.

Senior Leaders ESG Forum Hosted by Compeer and Objectway Highlights an Overarching Need for Common Standards

The question of how to avoid greenwashing will become more prevalent as firms develop their ESG proposition.

EBRD 30th Annual Meeting to boost green transition

The Bank’s regions also face a green challenge.

Rise of ESG renews debate over whether passive funds can deliver

Some analysts argue that active managers have much greater capacity to do good because they can sell their holdings

FCA consults on further climate-related disclosure rules

The new proposals are among the FCA’s first substantive policy proposals for the UK asset management

Climate (and ESG) Risk: The Growing Focus on Board Accountability

Board members are expected to have adequate knowledge and understanding of climate-related and ESG risks.

“DO sweat the small stuff”: how ESG missteps impact future performance

New research supports our view that companies that neglect stakeholders pose greater risks to investors.

EBRD supports CTP’s green Eurobond issue

CTP will introduce a high quality, nationally accredited dual-learning and on-the-job training programme, implemented in partnership with local technical vocational schools.

Carbon costs and the G7’s fossil fuel pledge pave path to net zero

Since 1970, carbon dioxide emissions have increased by about 90% with fossil fuels responsible for 78% of that rise.

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