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.
Planet SOS
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.
08/26/2019
UK aid doubles support to reduce global carbon emissions and help developing countries adapt to the impact of climate change
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
UK Climate Investments ramps up support for South African renewables projects
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
Sandaire Real Estate Update
The team also take a look at Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and how it relates to Real Estate investments.
08/19/2019
Prioritising sustainable investment gives purpose to family wealth – Mona Shah
Interestingly, investment risk only ranked sixth on the list of threats to long-term family wealth
08/19/2019
ESG integration is essential in Sweden’s institutional investment market
The fund platform aims to have a guided, open-architecture offering, similar to those of many of the commercial providers.
08/14/2019
Should we worry about green bonds?
Do the rules applying to issuers need tightening and should be be concerned about greenwashing?
08/13/2019
Sustainable funds attract record levels of investment
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
UK needs sustainability act to avert economic collapse, says IPPR
Thinktank says country must focus on building abundance to avoid 2008-style financial crisis
07/31/2019
IQ-EQ Netherlands signs Dutch Climate Agreement
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
Sanlam Investments selects Sustainalytics’ ESG research and ratings
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
Asset manager makes strong warning on environmental damage
The results paint an “alarming picture”, the Swiss fund manager said.
07/30/2019
Tortoise launches suite of UCITS funds focused on energy transition, sustainable infrastructure and water
Our focus is delivering investment strategies across essential assets that are making a positive impact on society
07/30/2019
Invesco unveils ESG ETF range in Switzerland
The MSCI ESG Universal indices place a higher weight on companies with a strong ESG profile and those with ESG momentum.
07/29/2019
Investing to Fight Climate Change
The voices calling for action on climate change are growing louder.
07/26/2019
ESG Bonds: Key topics and trends for 2019 and beyond
Without a doubt the growth of the ESG bonds market has been more than evident.
07/25/2019
The growing spectrum of social impact bonds
Social impact bonds are one such option, which are gaining popularity for various reasons: they allow investors to focus on achieving a specific societal objective aligned to their beliefs
07/25/2019
Apex commits to ESG with new rating product
Amara Goeree has been appointed as Group's global head of ESG Product and will lead the firm's product development and go to market strategy.
07/24/2019
Crédit Agricole and Société Générale offer ESG credit
French banks offer loans that get cheaper as companies' ESG profiles improve