11/19/2019
Do central bankers have a climate change mandate?
The subject, which once looked like a longer-term problem, feels very much here-and-now.
Planet SOS
11/18/2019
Priorities of the new European Commission for Sustainability and green Finance by Valdis Dombrovskis
There are significant broader issues to tackle as well, both in Europe and globally.
11/18/2019
UK green energy outlook
The move to renewals poses several challenges for both the national grid and the UK energy sector
11/17/2019
Carbon Neutral Isn’t Enough
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says average global temperatures cannot be allowed to exceed
11/13/2019
How climate change will alter the taste of the world's great wines
Be prepared for flavour fluctuations as rising temperatures reduce acidity and boost sugar levels.
11/12/2019
ESG can be a reputational risk for the investment industry
But is it really enough to transfer the responsibility for the fund selection over to a third party to avoid reputational risk?
11/12/2019
Ex-Edoma trader homes in on ESG sector with hedge fund launch
Quentin Dumortier sets up Atlas Global Investors to focus on responsible investments
11/11/2019
HSBC Ireland planning to invest millions in green projects here
Investment in renewable projects is on the way as HSBC Ireland CEO warns SMEs to embrace green, writes Sean Pollock
11/11/2019
Water risks should be incorporated into investment processes
The report also identified a number of water risks which may be ignored by investors but which should be brought into processes.
11/11/2019
Banks must adopt decarbonisation strategy ahead of imminent climate crisis
While delays in tackling climate change could cost companies up to $1.2 trillion over the next 15 years, the report also reveals that a $1.8 trillion investment in climate adaptation by 2030 could yield $7.1 trillion in benefits.
11/07/2019
Guernsey Green Finance receives £300,000 boost
Guernsey Finance Chairman Lyndon Trott laid the original amendment to secure funding in the island’s Budget debate which was unopposed.
11/07/2019
Small but mighty: how Guernsey is shaping up to be the go-to jurisdiction for green finance
A Guernsey Green Fund is a certified fund which is required to pursue a return for investors while at the same time, mitigating environmental degradation.
11/06/2019
Spain's SRI market set to receive regulatory boost
This data comes from the 2019 annual report on SRI investing in Spain
11/06/2019
Investing in sustainable water By Harry Merrison, Investment Manager and Vice President at Kingswood
It is clear that if we are to continue to thrive considered investment in our fast depleting natural resources is essential.
11/05/2019
ESG boom powers fund sales in tough third quarter
Sales of sustainable and passive strategies were among the drivers of new business in a tough third quarter for fund sales, according to the Pridham report.
11/05/2019
Is the growth in ESG funds real?
Other fund managers relabel only one, or a few, of their existing products as ESG funds.
11/05/2019
FCA urged to take action as investment industry shamed for greenwashing
LGIM and Vanguard products highlighted for sin stock holdings
11/05/2019
Industry Voice: Making sustainability business as usual
A range of measures from Brussels and the UK indicate that all financial institutions will be expected to play their part in encouraging investment into sustainable investments.
11/04/2019
European asset managers care more about climate change: study
The range of proposals cover emissions reduction targets, climate reporting and governance, and corporate lobbying.
11/04/2019
Local industry backs proposal for additional green finance funding
That policy letter also clarified that the funding allocated to the Future Guernsey Economic Fund would be prioritised for investment in the critical priorities in the Economic Development Strategy.