07/23/2019
Franklin Templeton expands social impact property fund with six acquisitions
The open-ended FTSIF raised €158.4m during its initial closing last year.
Planet SOS
07/23/2019
Stronger protections for the environment move closer as landmark Bill takes shape
New measures to enhance wildlife, transform our waste system and improve the resilience of water supplies set out in Environment Bill policy statement.
07/22/2019
Sustainable bonds and loans: can we achieve more? by Xavier Ledru, REYL & Ci
The objective was to produce a set of goals that meet the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges our world is facing.
07/22/2019
How responsible business is driving the regulatory agenda, and what’s on the horizon
Much has already been written about the business case for adopting an effective responsible business strategy.
07/19/2019
The future for Guernsey funds look green
This contributed to a total value of $12.7b (61% of total deal value) with Europe leading the activity with $5.4b (42.5%) of total renewables deal value.
07/18/2019
Saudi Alfanar Group to expand UK operation through investment into renewable energy sector
UK Minister for Investment Graham Stuart welcomes the announcement during visit to Riyadh
07/18/2019
Solving the global plastic packaging problem by Close Brothers
The scale of the global plastic packaging problem is vast.
07/17/2019
SRI, Data and Bias: Fund Managers' Bermuda Triangle
ESG data include any indicators that shed light on the sustainability context of an asset, facility or company.
07/16/2019
Financial thriving, not just surviving by Close Brothers
The political climate has created a sense of paralysis, as people hold off making financial decisions.
07/15/2019
The future for Guernsey funds look green
There is no doubting the increased interest from global investors in green and sustainable finance.
07/15/2019
MJ Hudson acquires ESG consultancy firm
The acquisition of the Amsterdam-based ESG business also provides the firm with another operating base in one of Europe and the EU’s key asset management centres.
07/12/2019
Octopus Renewables: accelerating towards the clean energy future
The team works closely with institutional investors to create bespoke portfolios of large-scale renewable energy assets. Recent international expansion has also seen significant new renewable investments in Australia, Finland, France and Italy.
07/12/2019
Eight asset managers unite for One Planet initiative
The framework has set out three principles to accelerate the integration of climate change
07/10/2019
Substance, governance and impact – the hot topics from HKVCA Asia Venture Capital Forum 2019
ESG is becoming a hot topic globally and one which investors and managers will find harder and harder to ignore.
07/08/2019
Amsterdam Trade Bank Joins Shipping Leaders in Climate Change Initiative
The Poseidon Principles establish a way to assess and disclose whether financial institutions’ lending portfolios are in line with adopted climate goals
07/08/2019
Impact investing finds its way on lists of more major players
The real objective is providing capital for enterprises that you believe have a positive function overall."
07/07/2019
UK’s drive for green finance is a boost for Guernsey
London’s new Green Finance Institute was launched this week with the aims of finding solutions for sustainable finance, and making London the leading global centre for green finance.
07/05/2019
Avoiding the greenwash in sustainable investing
ESG has become the de-facto common denominator for integrating environmental, social and governance risks, but, increasingly, we are seeing ‘sustainable investing' come to the fore.
07/05/2019
City must lead the way in securing a greener future
The government has today launched its Green Finance Strategy, to increase investment in sustainable projects and infrastructure, while ensuring the UK remains an international leader in decarbonisation and meets its 2050 net zero carbon emissions target.
07/05/2019
Aberdeen Standard Investments drives ESG investment in Asia
The move entails the $500m (£398m) AIIB Asia ESG enhanced credit managed portfolio managed by ASI on behalf of AIIB.