11/11/2020
Joint statement of support for IFRS Foundation consultation on sustainability reporting
The statement also sets out the UK government and UK financial regulator’s current commitments and future intentions in this space.
Planet SOS
11/11/2020
New EUR100 million INVL Asset Management fund targets sustainable investments in farmland and forest
This new sustainability driven Fund conforms with INVL’s existing ESG strategy and is registered in Luxembourg, administered by Apex Group a global financial services provider and one of the biggest providers of fund services in Europe.
11/10/2020
FCA speech on role of financial regulation in tackling climate change
The PRA has published a statement on Covid-19 guidance for firms, which replaces previous guidance relating to Covid-19 measures for PRA-regulated firms, in light of updates from UKG. I
11/10/2020
Align your clients’ values to their investments via comprehensive ESG data
Act Analytics is now helping SS&C make this type of analysis available to its customers.
11/10/2020
UK to issue first green bond and require firms to disclose climate risk
The government plans to cement the UK's position as a global centre for green finance have received a significant boost, with chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiling proposals to issue the country's first sovereign green bond next year and make climate
11/10/2020
How ESG-linked stocks outperformed in 2020
Recent data from the Investment Association shows inflows into ESG funds have quadrupled in 2020 so far, with £7.1bn invested in such funds over the first three quarters of this year compared to £1.9bn.
11/10/2020
CaixaBank issues its first Green Bond
With this issuance, CaixaBank will channel funds to finance projects that contribute to environmental sustainability, such as the reduction of greenhouse gases, the prevention of pollution and the adaptation to climate change.
11/09/2020
Fidelity finds higher ESG ratings linked to outperformance in 2020
The research timeframe covers both the market crash in March and the recovery April-onwards.
11/09/2020
The time to push ahead on tackling climate change - speech by Andrew Bailey
Our goal is to build a UK financial system resilient to the risks from climate change and supportive of the transition to a net-zero economy.
11/09/2020
Green Horizon Summit: Rising to the Climate Challenge Speeches First published: 09/11/2020 Last updated: 09/11/2020
Over the next year the Forum is looking to refine and build on the recommendations in the guide.
11/09/2020
The future is bright, the future is green
ESG indices are typically made up of fewer companies that are dependent on market cycles.
11/05/2020
Generali Investments: A Renewed Strategy for GIS Sustainable World Equity, Investing in Global Equity Through an ESG Lens
Quantitative and qualitative screens
11/05/2020
Square Mile expands suite of ESG and responsible ratings and accreditations
Grows to five metrics
11/05/2020
Allfunds joins the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment
The aim of these principles is to develop a more sustainable global financial system.
11/05/2020
ESG inflows quadruple in 2020
Recent data from Morningstar showed global assets in sustainable funds hit £930bn in the third quarter of 2020, a record high.
11/04/2020
Sustainable investing muddle? Keep calm and try a doughnut
Claudia Quiroz is lead fund manager of Quilter Cheviot’s Climate Assets Fund
11/03/2020
Bank J. Safra Sarasin Launches Fund Supporting Sustainable Development Goals
The new JSS Sustainable Equity – SDG Opportunities fund invests globally in high-quality companies with strong sustainability practices and creates solutions that contribute to the SDGs.
11/03/2020
Close Brothers launches sustainable multi-asset fund
The new sustainable funds will aim to generate consistent long-term returns by screening out unethical practices while focusing on investment opportunities with positive ESG and sustainability records.
11/02/2020
7IM reduces annual management charge for Sustainable Balance fund
The fund, which launched over 13 years ago, has a strong track record and over the past 5 years alone it has delivered a return of 39% compared to the 25% returned from its IA comparative benchmark.
11/02/2020
Investors taking hard look to ensure firms will be following rules
And investors say they will not work with managers that are not demonstrating robust ESG integration and are not scoring high on investors' own ESG criteria.