Managers of Wealth

The simple, yet elusive, key to fighting the climate crisis

Preserving and restoring forests is an effective step toward mitigating climate change, and comes with a host of other benefits.

Global biodiversity is collapsing, warn scientists

The first global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services has held humans largely responsible for looming mass extinction of species and has urged immediate action to avert disaster.

Unigestion enhances ESG risk management capabilities

It will help Unigestion not only to avoid future ESG-related risks, but also to better exploit new opportunities offered by sustainable investing.

Wealth manager launches positive impact options

In November 2016, Legal & General Investment Management introduced the climate impact pledge to encourage companies to address climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy.

WMs weigh in on the challenges of ESG investing

We talked to four wealth managers about the challenges of ESG investing and how to overcome them.

The Rich Column: the wealthy are increasingly interested in ESG

To a demonstrable majority of present-day advisers, ESG criteria at least appear obvious

Guernsey Green Finance – A world first and a force for good which also makes economic sense

That is why it is so refreshing to know that Guernsey is taking a leading role on the world stage and using its strengths to produce significant positive impact.

Investor appetite for impact investment can reach US$26 trillion

Impact investment must overcome key challenges like transparency and measurement and perception of low returns, according to extensive IFC report

Vontobel certificates go green with new sustainability stamp

The firm explained that securities are initially filtered using exclusion criteria and then evaluated according to sustainability criteria.

ESG: The time is now

In recent years, there has been an increase in ESG initiatives as well as a growing understanding that such initiatives are a necessary and responsible reaction for a planet in crisis

The Delicate Art of Cultivating Investment Portfolios for Asia’s High-Net-Worth Clients

Levin shifts his focus to regional trends

Yu Shimizu of Sparx Group joins ESG Summit

He has 17 years of investment and financial market experience.

Sustainability at Nikko AM

Nikko AM believes its ability to succeed is dependent on honestly addressing today’s challenges to sustainability, and better understanding what sustainability means for an asset manager.

The World Federation of Exchanges Publishes Annual Sustainability Survey

y carrying out this survey on an annual basis, the WFE is also able to track the evolution of members’ engagement with ESG issues.

Green insurance in Guernsey - Guernsey Financial Services Commission discussion paper

Its response was developed in a collaborative effort between the insurance industry body, and the industry organisation driving the development of green and sustainable finance in the island.

When it pays to go green: the evolution of ESG investment

The issue of what constitutes an ESG investment has been looked at by various bodies including the UN, which has set out its own Principles for Responsible Investing.

Climate change: What are you doing about it?

Philanthropy and responsible investing are two ways you can future-proof the planet.

Will the wave of green investment turn into a torrent?

Developments on the sustainable investing front are continually evolving, and Asia is a source of huge pent-up demand for green-focused products, as the region plays catch up

Earth Day: five wealth managers' top ethical funds

To mark Earth Day, we asked five readers to reveal their top ethical fund picks.

ESG would curb ocean pollution: Report

The report refers specifically to plastic pollution and points out how quickly the movement to ban plastic straws has spread.

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