- Managers of Wealth - Europe - Wealth, private banking and asset management news and opinion

BNP Paribas Asset Management launches its first active Global Net Zero Transition equity fund

BNP Paribas Global Net Zero Transition Equity consists of a high conviction portfolio selected from more than 1,000 global companies

Why asset managers need to explode these five ESG myths

The survey also revealed that 78% of investors think companies should make investments that address ESG issues relevant to their business, even if it reduces profits in the short term.

ABN AMRO invests in a North European GreenTech growth fund: Nordic Alpha Partners Fund II

With this investment ABN AMRO provides capital to fast-growing companies that contribute to the transition towards a sustainable economy.

The metals of the future: how critical is nickel?

Nickel’s pivotal role in the energy transition means it can be a part of this.

Julius Baer: Publication of Annual Report 2023, Sustainability Report 2023, Business Review 2023; update on climate strategy

In 2023, Julius Baer continued to make progress across its sustainability strategy and act on the climate targets published in 2022.

Bank climate group to report capital markets related emissions

Some U.S. politicians have been the most vocal in their criticism, citing anti-trust concerns.

Macquarie Capital acquires renewable energy data analytics provider ONYX Insight

Following the acquisition, ONYX will continue to operate as an independent business providing services to its global base of wind turbine operators, owners and manufacturers.

How can AI speed up the decarbonisation of business?

The volume of data to be processed is increasing, and some of it is not digitised.

The agriculture of tomorrow: how can we feed a growing population while preserving the planet?

Around 40% of the planet’s habitable land surface is now used for agricultural purposes, according to various estimates.

Kayrros and BNP Paribas join hands to accelerate methane abatement

The European Union’s leading bank BNP Paribas has struck a landmark agreement with environmental intelligence firm Kayrros to improve their knowledge of the oil and gas industry’s methane emissions.

Lloyds Banking Group signs 10-year Power Purchase Agreement with Low Carbon

This PPA with Low Carbon allows for a better understanding of where the Group’s renewable energy comes from, helping to meet industry best practice.

Thinking big about impact investing

These businesses will benefit from innovation, regulatory changes and a shift in consumer demand, enabling them to grow faster.

How can the building sector become low-carbon?

Reducing these figures is a major challenge that needs to be tackled on two levels: design and construction.

ESG Economist - The moving target of targeted emissions for mobility

The emissions reduction pathways are steep and the total cumulative carbon budgets are limited.

Green is fashionable: how can the textile industry reduce its environmental impact?

Clothing production could account for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 20501.

Schroders tops financial institutions in the Global Canopy Forest 500 Report for second consecutive year

This year’s report highlights the urgent need for action to address deforestation, emphasising that voluntary efforts alone are not sufficient.

Swiss Rock Asset Management debuts green thematic equity fund

Swiss Rock Asset Management's new thematic fund is based on the MSCI ACWI Clean Energy Infrastructure index.

ESG - Compound risks in climate scenarios: is the impact greater than the sum of the parts?

A climate shock can combine with another shock of any origin.

Burges Salmon advises the Green for Growth Fund on €50m loan to finance renewable energy projects in Serbia

The deal will enable large-scale loans by UniCredit Bank Serbia to support solar and wind projects

Capgemini is recognized as a Leader in ESG Services in Banking by NelsonHall NEAT 2024

Capgemini views ESG not merely as a regulatory obligation for businesses but also a potentially lucrative business model.

Planet SOS