09/05/2019
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
ESG investing is continually growing in significance and magnitude amongst both retail and institutional investors.
09/05/2019
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
European Balanced Renewables Fund ensures diversification by geography, technology and income source
09/02/2019
Large asset managers wishing to enter the field will look to acquire resources, says expert
09/02/2019
The GFSC endorses international standards known as the Common Principles for Climate Mitigation Finance Tracking.
09/01/2019
The overwhelming drivers of this trend are young people, financial advisors say.
08/28/2019
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.
08/26/2019
Supporting projects to protect and preserve natural habitats and projects that reduce emissions and help people adapt to the impacts of climate change.
08/20/2019
Established in 2000, H1 Holdings is a majority black-owned and managed developer of renewable energy projects with a growing pipeline of clean energy developments across South Africa.
08/19/2019
The team also take a look at Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and how it relates to Real Estate investments.
08/19/2019
Interestingly, investment risk only ranked sixth on the list of threats to long-term family wealth
08/19/2019
The fund platform aims to have a guided, open-architecture offering, similar to those of many of the commercial providers.
08/14/2019
Do the rules applying to issuers need tightening and should be be concerned about greenwashing?
08/13/2019
The research also suggests the growing levels of investor interest are built on solid foundations given sustainable badged funds are performing better than their traditional counterparts.
08/02/2019
Thinktank says country must focus on building abundance to avoid 2008-style financial crisis
07/31/2019
IQ-EQ was notably included despite the fact we are a service provider to the sector as opposed to a financial institution or asset manager.
07/30/2019
As part of Sanlam Investment’s investment philosophy, sustainability is embedded as a core process, resulting in more insightful research and a better understanding of the potential for companies to deliver sustainable cash flows into the future.
07/30/2019
The results paint an “alarming picture”, the Swiss fund manager said.
07/30/2019
Our focus is delivering investment strategies across essential assets that are making a positive impact on society