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ESG importance continues rise in investors’ weighting despite Covid-19 pandemic

Liquidity remains a key challenge for many EBRD countries

Capgemini awarded top “Platinum” rating

Capgemini was recognized recently by CDP as a Supplier Engagement Leader, in the top 7% of companies assessed.

Green finance moves beyond rebellion

The impact of Extinction Rebellion and Greta Thunberg lives on in financial services and, indeed, it might be argued that their time has come.

New resource to help Commonwealth countries avoid foreign investment pitfalls

Co-author Howard Mann, an international lawyer specialising in international investment law and sustainable development, spoke on the importance of prioritising domestic laws in relationships between states and investors.

Sustainability chief calls for more transparency as companies eye net-zero emissions

Earth Capital's Richard Burrett says groups need to be more transparent on their committments and discusses the need for increased clarity on policy from governments

Sustainability chief calls for more transparency as companies eye net-zero emissions

Earth Capital's Richard Burrett says groups need to be more transparent on their commitments and discusses the need for increased clarity on policy from governments.

UBS AM unveils seven-strong Paris-aligned climate ETF range

The Swiss asset manager said the new products would support equity investors in reducing their climate risks

Santander joins Net Zero Asset Managers initiative

Operating in 10 countries, it aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Renewable energy investments of Commerz Real generate savings of some 1.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2020

Commerz Real has already been investing in solar energy for private investors since 2005

Third of UK's biggest companies commit to net zero

30 of the UK’s FTSE100 companies have signed up to the United Nation’s Race to Zero campaign.

Platform on Sustainable Finance advice to the European Commission on transition activities in the taxonomy

The Commission had asked the PSF to advise it on how the taxonomy could be used to finance transition activities.

Investment Management Industry Outlines Position on Green Gilts

Investment managers support the integration of a social investment element into the green gilt,

Climate Chaos: NGOs Name Top Banks Who Put $3.8 Trillion Into Fossil Fuels

In Europe, British bank Barclays was the biggest fossil fuel backer

The Guernsey Green Fund: spearheading a once-in-a-generation opportunity

The demand for green investments is here to stay.

Vanguard launches sustainable ETF

Vanguard today launched a new ESG focused Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) focusing on emerging markets.

New firm looks to raise responsible capital for sustainable projects

Keystone Impact Investments has been set up to act as a bridge between investors and private projects

Regulatory review confirms Guernsey’s position as leader in sustainable finance

The regime provides a robust and transparent product, demonstrating independent validation to current and potential investors that its objective of mitigating environmental damage results in a net positive outcome for the environment.

Bond investors and sustainability: is it all greenwash?

With issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds expected to hit a record $650 billion this year, Schroders’ Head of Sustainable Credit Saida Eggerstedt tackles the topic of greenwashing.

Rathbone Greenbank Review Spring 2021

In 2019, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services conducted the most comprehensive study on the state of the natural world

World-first catastrophe bond issued via Guernsey ILS structure

The bonds were settled using Replexus’ unique blockchain-based ILS platform, the ILSBlockchain.

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