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Still framing the Global Business narrative

To overcome this pitfall, new players in the News and Social domain are launching near-time ESG insights.

How to Change Course on Climate

Without a drastic change in direction

Financing a sustainable future

Sir Ronald Cohen, co-founder of Apax Partners, a private equity firm, has been at the vanguard of transforming the finance industry into a force for good.

Climate: Maltese banks stand to lose, says European Central Bank

An economy-wide climate stress test report by the European Central Bank finds that European countries, including Malta, are more exposed to firms that are subject to high physical risks associated with climate change

Octopus Energy Agrees USD 600 Million Deal with Generation Investment Management

The agreement, which has been several months in the making, will see Generation’s Long-term Equity strategy take a stake of up to approximately 13% in the business.

How ESG impact investing empowers disruptive business models

But often ESG impact investing stipulations are embedded in investment policies even without regulation.

ING speaks up for sustainability-linked finance

Everyone has to be on board to make sure the sustainability-linked finance market is directed at creating the big impact that these products are designed to make.

Abrdn launches absolute return ESG fund

It is managed by Katy Forbes, Gerry Fowler and Catie Wearmouth of the multi-asset solutions team and charges 1.35 per cent a year for retail investors.

The single biggest economic transformation is underway. An interview with our Senior Managing Partner, Hubert Keller

Basic economics shows that our environment has a value but we have failed to put a price on using it.

J. P. Morgan is counting on a bright future

The need for businesses to embrace Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues has never been greater.

Hogan Lovells continues ESG collaborations by partnering with GenderSmart's JEDI Initiative

Its mission is aligned with Hogan Lovells commitment to Diversity & Inclusion and Responsible Business, a strategic priority for the firm.

Climate change: the time for talk is over

Over the course of the summer, we witnessed yet more ‘once in a lifetime’ climatic events that are unfortunately becoming our new norm.

Does Coutts’ B-Corp status signal a more sustainable future for the financial sector?

The financial services industry has started to play its part in mitigating the climate crisis, but experts believe that it can go much further – and faster

EBRD, EU and GCF support green investments in Morocco

The financing, of which a total of €18.75 million will be provided by the EBRD and €6.25 million by the GCF

European Green Deal

The “Fit for 55 Package”

Macfarlanes supports launch of Octopus Investments’ first sustainable fund operated by FundRock Partners

The fund will strive to back innovative firms whose activities align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals whilst also aiming to deliver long-term growth.

City still divided over the benefits of the green investment boom

Green bond issues have simply replaced brown ones.

What makes a SPECTRUM issuer?

AIM’s three-stage investment process begins with verification.

ESG in the UK: A shift to mandatory corporate responsibility?

This article explores the legislative push towards corporate accountability for ESG issues.

Green bonds: financing the future, but at a higher cost?

Issued by both corporate and governmental entities, green bonds are what is known as ‘use-of-proceeds’ bonds.

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