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Global Sustainable Fund Flows Report

This report explores activity in the global sustainable funds universe within the past quarter, detailing regional flows, assets, and launches.

EIB and Allianz support climate action projects in emerging and developing countries

EMCA will invest in climate-focused investment funds and projects active in emerging markets and developing countries. Its focus will be on climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and access to electricity.

The importance of due diligence within ESG portfolios

While ESG is not a new way of investing, there are still many new funds available, making it increasingly important for advisers to ensure they pick the right ones

COP26: a quick guide to common climate terms

From Nationally Determined Contributions to nature-based solutions, we explain some of the common climate terms likely to come up at COP26.

Deutsche Bank launches new Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund

This is the first philanthropic fund of its kind set up by a financial institution, giving clients and other stakeholders the opportunity to support ocean conservation efforts though a dedicated framework to facilitate donations.

ESG heads: Warren Buffett must recognise climate is a material risk

ESG chiefs from several asset management firms debate how to draw the line between divestment and engagement.

HSBC commits to net zero by 2030

Group launched US$100m partnership programme to unlock climate solutions

The Zero-Hour Sessions at COP26: Lombard Odier and the University of Oxford offer exclusive insights of report: ‘Predictors of success in a greening world’

This report is a product of a fruitful partnership between finance and academia that we’re proud to have established with The University of Oxford.

Elizabeth Corley, Chair-Designate sets out Schroders Natural Capital focus at COP26 summit

Schroders Chair-Designate, Dame Elizabeth Corley, set out Schroders commitment to investing in Natural Capital as part of an influential speaking slot at the COP26 Leader’s event: Action on Forests and Land-use on Tuesday 2 November, Glasgow.

B Corp Finance Coalition UK calls for legal change to finance companies’ governance frameworks

The Coalition believes only through radical collaboration can the financial sector deliver rapid, meaningful and lasting change.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management “2021 Global Entrepreneur & Family report” - Impact Journey

They count on us to accompany them in having a positive impact, and they are looking to do so, both through their businesses and through their investments.

Historic Kew Gardens collection to go digital in major boost for climate change research

A £15 million investment to digitise the world’s largest collection of plant and fungal specimens will “revolutionise” climate change research and help protect biodiversity for generations to come, the Chief Secretary to the Treasu

Starling Bank to offset its carbon emissions annually from 2021, sets net zero target

The projects will be chosen in consultation with Starling employees and will be certified to the leading carbon offset standards.

British firm to unveil technology for zero-carbon emission flights at Cop26

As yet unnamed company claims it could enable ‘clean’ flights running on liquid ammonia by 2030

FCA: A strategy for positive sustainable change

Businesses, governments, regulators, financial service firms and individuals all have a part to play in tackling the climate crisis.

At COP26, EBRD launches plan to mobilise private capital for climate finance

The EBRD’s plan spans the full range of activities to stimulate investment from green and sustainability-linked bonds through innovative financing mechanisms for industrial decarbonisation to targeted loans to support for the circular economy.

UBS GWM identifies green tech opportunities

The bank identifies five major opportunities within the next five years

Laying the Foundations for a Net Zero Financial System

This is a mark of progress.

FCA: A strategy for positive change: our ESG priorities

Our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy sets out our target outcomes and the actions we expect to take to deliver these. Our aim is to support the financial sector in driving positive change, including the transition to net zero.

COP26: Mixed scorecard for the world leaders’ summit

The very fact that President Biden publicly condemned China and Russia for holding back progress is a clear signal that there will be no game-changer deal in Glasgow.

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