10/01/2019
Transnational initiatives have also been put forward recently in an effort to both harmonise and clarify the nature, breadth and scope of ESG principles and assist multi-governmental efforts aiming to apply them domestically in a coherent manner.
10/01/2019
The fund selector referred to the rise of passive and factor products, increased cost transparency demands and constant lowering of management fees as some of the biggest obstacles the industry is facing.
09/30/2019
The absence of quality ESG data remains a key issue, with 52 per cent of sovereigns citing quality data and ratings as the main challenge in incorporating ESG
09/29/2019
Credit Suisse Asset Management's goal is to expand its suite of ESG offerings with an estimated total of over CHF 100 billion of assets under management by the end of 2020.
09/29/2019
UK corporate directors urged to keep abreast of climate change issues
Lord Sales noted in his speech that, based on the current law, "there is much force in the view that directors may and, increasingly, must take into account and accord significant weight to climate change in their decision-making".
09/27/2019
GGFI states that generally standards are improving around the world as ratings of green finance rose in almost all centres for both depth and quality.
09/26/2019
Two organizations partner up on building a roadmap for leveraging the global capital markets to accelerate corporate sustainable transition toward a low-carbon economy
09/26/2019
It integrates ESG considerations by increasing or decreasing allocations to securities according to their ESG ratings, but a low rating will not necessarily result in the exclusion of a security.
09/25/2019
ESG considerations to become mandatory within wealth management
Advisers will have to take each client’s ESG preferences into account when explaining how their investment objectives are met.
09/24/2019
Working together and supporting each other in developing each bank’s capabilities and the necessary methodologies to measure climate impact and alignment with global and local climate goals.
09/24/2019
Total cash reserves were 7.6% of family office investments in 2019, up 70 basis points from a year earlier.
09/24/2019
The strategy uses an extensive values-based exclusion list and includes voting and engagement, which will be carried out by Robeco’s Active Ownership team.
09/24/2019
The adjustment of the expected rate of return of each financing deal based on its environmental and climate impact provides a strong incentive for Natixis’ teams to favour green financing when assessing deals with equivalent credit risk.
09/24/2019
The next step is to make these disclosures mandatory.
09/23/2019
Under pressure from investors, regulators and climate activists, some big banks have acknowledged the role lenders will need to play in a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy.
09/20/2019
The Principles provide the framework for a sustainable banking system, and help the industry to demonstrate how it makes a positive contribution to society.
09/20/2019
Climate issue: The cost of comprehensive cover could become exorbitant, even as it is needed more than ever
09/19/2019
These days investment processes do not dare to leave environmental, social and governance factors out of the analysis, because everyone now agrees these are fundamental to achieving positive and sustainable results over time: for us, our clients, and the
09/19/2019
Commenting on the launch, Benkendorf said: ‘Given our focus on the importance of sustainability and predictable long-term earnings growth of our holdings, we are already fishing in a “cleaner pond”.
09/19/2019
The greater the delay in responding, the greater the potential cost.