08/11/2021
The new investment reality: Why ESG matters
The report presents insights gathered from 50 investment funds, pension funds, investment banks, and sponsors.
Planet SOS
08/11/2021
TNFD: expanding the focus from climate to nature
One of the key developments in this area is the official launch of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD).
08/11/2021
Central banks can prevent the next climate-sparked financial crisis
The rising costs of extreme weather, lawsuits against companies that have contributed to climate change and the falling value of fossil fuel assets could all have an impact.
08/11/2021
The pitfalls of ESG data and how to overcome them
This can be confusing, makes it challenging to know what you’re getting and, at worst, helps greenwashing flourish.
08/10/2021
UN’s landmark report must kick-start new era of climate considerations
The new report suggests that even with ambitious interventions such as Boris Johnson’s ten-point plan to launch a green industrial revolution in the UK, temperatures are likely to continue to rise until ‘at least’ 2050.
08/10/2021
Why Private Equity firms must integrate ESG into the valuation process
In the past this pressure was more concerned with the quality of reporting, whereas now it is more about the positive impact of ESG on people, the environment, society and the necessity to assess any risk of non-compliance on the valuation of the portfoli
08/10/2021
Diary of a Fund Manager- Wood for the Trees
The corporate results season is drawing to a satisfactory close and the economic statistics confirm that the recovery remains on track for the remainder of the year.
08/10/2021
Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC
The Working Group I report is the first instalment of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), which will be completed in 2022.
08/09/2021
Asset managers find greenwashing blind spots in EU rules
It's a sentiment that's reverberating throughout the asset management industry.
08/09/2021
Objectway Commits for the Highest Good of All: A Sustainability Statement
One of the green issues currently having a major impact on society is indeed plastic
08/09/2021
7 commonly asked questions on sustainable investing.
Sustainable investing is here to stay. We're answering 7 questions all sustainable investors should consider - why it's important, and some tips for beginners.
08/09/2021
Unstoppable ESG momentum puts investment manager reporting in the spotlight
The figures tell a dual story. First, of impressive growth. Investor demand, emerging regulatory disclosure requirements, and the launch and reclassification of environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds have fuelled a surge in ESG-focused asset all
08/09/2021
Across the world, governments are driving change in the ESG sphere and requiring greater accountability for ESG issues.
The European Union has in many respects been a first mover in global efforts to legislate on ESG. F
08/05/2021
UK Government Concludes Call for Evidence on Enabling a High Renewable Net Zero System
The Government concluded by acknowledging the need for change and that challenges have emerged over time in procuring renewables projects through the CfD
08/04/2021
European Green Deal
The “Fit for 55 Package”
08/04/2021
Hamburg bank offers preferential 'climate credits' to lure small savers to green finance
While some other banks are offering credits at lower rates, these are not always accessible to all clients. "We're not making this kind of distinction," Liesegang said.
08/03/2021
ESG in private debt
Alternative asset managers in Europe are leading the way for ESG: 63% of alternative assets invested for the continent are already managed under sustainable principles which have been systematically incorporated into the investment decision.
08/02/2021
What’s Next for ESG?
During the past five years, the investment decisions and priorities of managers and advisors over the wealth and investment industry have evolved significantly.
08/02/2021
Guernsey and green finance - a promising start with a bright future ahead
Through the creation of the Guernsey Green Finance initiative, Guernsey hopes to contribute its expertise as a global finance centre to help fulfil the SDG's objectives and satisfy the increasing demand for green investment options.
08/02/2021
New insurance business drawn to Guernsey by ESG framework
The comprehensive framework is based on four pillars of governance, risks, insured investments and reporting.