05/05/2022
Mercer collaborates with Ortec Finance on climate crisis portfolio modelling
Collaboration enhances Mercer’s climate scenario analysis to better inform investors seeking to control risk and identify opportunities
Planet SOS
05/03/2022
The first climate stress tests have arrived
Every two years, European banks undergo a European Banking Authority stress test.
05/03/2022
SFDR – Understanding and implementing it
The regulations seek to clarify which activities meet sound environmental, social and governance criteria and what the impact of investments is on stakeholders including the environment, society and people.
05/03/2022
The Essentials of Climate Investing
Climate change has become one of the biggest issues for investors – but how much do you really know about it?
05/03/2022
Why macroprudential policy needs to tackle financial stability risks from climate change − speech by Elisabeth Stheeman
Climate change brings far-reaching economic, financial and social consequences.
05/03/2022
Guide to climate fixed income investing
The Paris Agreement confers a high level of responsibility and accountability on nations, organizations and individuals.
04/28/2022
SS&C Announces Collaboration with Morningstar Sustainalytics to Expand Access to ESG Research, Data and Analytics
Many separate account managers are still in the early stages of incorporating ESG factors into portfolio analysis, construction, and investor conversations.
04/28/2022
A review of green finance in the UK
We know that collaborating with others in the sector is essential to this.
04/28/2022
EBRD invests in Scatec green bond
The Bank is also providing a US$ 30 million Credit Enhancement Facility (CEF) for participating institutional investors.
04/27/2022
ESG and Sustainable Investment Outlook
$30 trillion by 2030 on the way to net zero.
04/27/2022
Keeping Up With Institutions in a Race to Net Zero
Most countries target 2050 to become carbon net neutral
04/26/2022
ESMA highlights sustainable finance as a priority for the asset management industry
ESMA stresses that it welcomes feedback and input from stakeholders as it seeks to calibrate the sustainability disclosure framework appropriately.
04/20/2022
EQ Investors brings eight-strong suite of climate portfolios to market
Climate Action range
04/20/2022
abrdn Receives MSCI Inc. Rating Upgrade from AA to AAA
This is the highest ESG rating and our upgrade is largely driven by strong governance and improved workforce management practises, our inclusive working environment approach, strong grievance reporting mechanisms and an increased emphasis on Governance an
04/13/2022
Amundi switches €1.2bn CAC 40 ETF to ESG index
The move mirrors similar action taken by Amundi lately when the issuer repurposed its €170 million Amundi Stoxx Europe 600 UCITS ETF to an ESG-tailored index following the procurement of a €4.5bn Lyxor ETF linked to the headline Stoxx Europe 600
04/13/2022
AJ Bell: Performance tide has turned against ESG stocks
Global ESG funds are still outperforming their sector on a three and five-year basis
04/13/2022
Why Seeking Sustainability Benefits Both Clients and Asset Managers
High net worth individuals have the potential to demand more from banks and other providers of less tangible services
04/12/2022
Ninety One launches Global Sustainable Equity Strategy
The newest investment solution by Ninety One uses an assessment of externalities beyond carbon and an appraisal of corporate culture to identify sustainability leaders
04/12/2022
Ukraine War: themes to de-risk economies
We believe the war in Ukraine – which is first and foremost a humanitarian tragedy – will likely spur some countries and businesses to reduce long-term risks that have emerged from that conflict.
04/11/2022
ESG – Eco-friendly private funds By Mark Cleary
Philanthropy is still key for many of our wealthy clients but we’re seeing a mindset shift in the private investment funds space.