09/18/2019
Fidelity rebrands funds and makes them ESG compliant
All five ESG funds are required to have a minimum of 70% of their investments in sustainable characteristics
Planet SOS
09/17/2019
Merkel's govt to unveil strategy to tackle climate changeMerkel's govt to unveil strategy to tackle climate change
Days before a UN climate summit in New York, Merkel's team was due to announce details as the top EU economy, once a green energy pioneer, is bound to miss its 2020 carbon reduction targets.
09/17/2019
Guernsey’s growing green ecosystem
Separately, Environmental & Social Impact Monitor (ESIM) is a not-for-profit accreditation service for island businesses, looking to contribute to Guernsey being recognised as a leading centre for green and sustainable business and finance. It rates b
09/12/2019
JPMAM launches global macro sustainable fund
The fund is a new addition to JPMAM's established suite of macro funds which have over €9bn in client AUM as of 31 July 2019.
09/11/2019
Climate change ‘core’ to European Central Bank’s mission, says new head
The belief is everywhere — in the media, the public schools, universities, many religious dominations, and throughout the general culture.
09/10/2019
MSCI reaches agreement to acquire Carbon Delta
The Carbon Delta integration will expand MSCI’s robust suite of climate risk capabilities with state-of-the-art modelling technology that supports climate scenario analysis and forward-looking assessment of transition and physical risks, as well as
09/10/2019
Mirabaud obtains A+ in Principles for Responsible Investment
Mirabaud Group has improved its PRI scoring ti A+, placing it well ahead of the industry average.
09/10/2019
The greening of the financial sector by Pentti Hakkarainen, ECB
Young people, in the meantime, have taken their concerns to the streets.
09/10/2019
Mounting demand from financial advisers for impact investing solution
The portfolios have been an enormous success since they were established, in line with growing evidence that companies run in a sustainable and responsible manner generate superior returns.
09/10/2019
Over £500m new investment in green technologies for a cleaner and healthier future
Plans for a cleaner and healthier Britain stepped up a gear today (10 September 2019), as Ministers announced more than half a billion pounds of investment in green technologies.
09/08/2019
Responsible investing and pension transfers require focus, says AXA
But insurers are increasingly focused on responsible investing and pension transfers, Christopher Price, head of insurance solutions, AXA Investment Managers, told Monte Carlo Today.
09/06/2019
Beyond the sun, sea, and palm trees: the French Riviera startup ecosystem
With more than 300 days of sunshine, a very cosmopolitan population, and proximity to most major European hubs, the French Riviera is fast becoming a tech and startup in addition to being a resort destination.
09/05/2019
BNP Paribas AM flagship fund range becomes fully sustainable
In the case of multi-factor funds, for instance, ESG scores must be 20% more compared to that of their respective benchmark indices while the carbon footprint must be 50% below the benchmark.
09/05/2019
The Rise of Responsible Investing
ESG investing is continually growing in significance and magnitude amongst both retail and institutional investors.
09/05/2019
Bridging the Gap between Companies and Investors in Climate Related Reporting
The 2015 Paris Agreements and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development set global consensus around the need to transition to a more sustainable economic model.
09/03/2019
Aquila Capital launches new pan-European renewables fund
European Balanced Renewables Fund ensures diversification by geography, technology and income source
09/02/2019
Schroders’ deal opens way for more M&A in impact investing
Large asset managers wishing to enter the field will look to acquire resources, says expert
09/02/2019
The route to going green
The GFSC endorses international standards known as the Common Principles for Climate Mitigation Finance Tracking.
09/01/2019
Sustainable Investing Turns Out Not To Be As Popular As The Hype
The overwhelming drivers of this trend are young people, financial advisors say.
08/28/2019
Bankia sets up new Business Directorate and Sustainable Financing unit in ESG push
The launch of the new unit allows Bankia to get ahead of the social and economic trends of the next years while considering new product and services proposals attractive to its customers, the Spanish bank said in a note.