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UBS AM unveils seven-strong Paris-aligned climate ETF range

The Swiss asset manager said the new products would support equity investors in reducing their climate risks

Santander joins Net Zero Asset Managers initiative

Operating in 10 countries, it aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Renewable energy investments of Commerz Real generate savings of some 1.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2020

Commerz Real has already been investing in solar energy for private investors since 2005

Third of UK's biggest companies commit to net zero

30 of the UK’s FTSE100 companies have signed up to the United Nation’s Race to Zero campaign.

Platform on Sustainable Finance advice to the European Commission on transition activities in the taxonomy

The Commission had asked the PSF to advise it on how the taxonomy could be used to finance transition activities.

Investment Management Industry Outlines Position on Green Gilts

Investment managers support the integration of a social investment element into the green gilt,

Climate Chaos: NGOs Name Top Banks Who Put $3.8 Trillion Into Fossil Fuels

In Europe, British bank Barclays was the biggest fossil fuel backer

The Guernsey Green Fund: spearheading a once-in-a-generation opportunity

The demand for green investments is here to stay.

Vanguard launches sustainable ETF

Vanguard today launched a new ESG focused Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) focusing on emerging markets.

New firm looks to raise responsible capital for sustainable projects

Keystone Impact Investments has been set up to act as a bridge between investors and private projects

Regulatory review confirms Guernsey’s position as leader in sustainable finance

The regime provides a robust and transparent product, demonstrating independent validation to current and potential investors that its objective of mitigating environmental damage results in a net positive outcome for the environment.

Bond investors and sustainability: is it all greenwash?

With issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds expected to hit a record $650 billion this year, Schroders’ Head of Sustainable Credit Saida Eggerstedt tackles the topic of greenwashing.

Rathbone Greenbank Review Spring 2021

In 2019, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services conducted the most comprehensive study on the state of the natural world

World-first catastrophe bond issued via Guernsey ILS structure

The bonds were settled using Replexus’ unique blockchain-based ILS platform, the ILSBlockchain.

In the news: the rise of "natural capital" – why the UN is urging countries to look beyond GDP

Natural capital accounting, which takes stock of natural assets such as forests, soils and oceans, is gaining traction. Here's what our chief executive and specialists have to say on its rise.

Investors Choose Passive Over Active Funds, as ESG Becomes Mainstream Across the World

ESG funds have taken $84 out of every net $100 flowing into equity funds in the last two years

KBI Global Investors Marks Un International Day Of Forest And Its 40th Year With 'Choill Bheag' Initiative

The Dublin-based manager will fund the planting of a ‘Choill Bheag’

ESG Impact Assessment - Sell and Buy Side

In 2006, the United Nations announced its Principles for Responsible Investment,.

Federated Hermes launches first new fund for sustainable suite of products

Sustainable Global Equity fund unveiled

Greening the tax system

How tax policy could support net-zero

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