Managers of Wealth

DWS introduces physical carbon exchange-traded commodity

Listed on the Deutsche Boerse, XEAL features a total expense ratio of 0.79%.

The GRIP Files: Emma Bickerstaffe

Prior that that she spent most of her career in the financial services sector including 10 years at HSBC.

Suntera Global wins at the IOM Awards for Excellence 2023

David Hudson, CEO at Suntera Global, also presented the ‘Leader of the Year’ Award at the ceremony

Glarner Kantonalbank defines strategic key figures in the area of sustainability

As part of its sustainability strategy, GLKB has long pursued the goal of making a noticeable contribution to the sustainable development of its environment.

Helvetia expects exceptionally high claims expenses from severe weather and major events in the third quarter of 2023

Helvetia registered an above-average number of intense natural disaster events in the second half of 2023.

The role of public–private–philanthropic partnerships in driving climate and nature transitions

These have in turn accelerated the momentum for public–private partnerships that combine the public sector’s ability to create enabling conditions with the private sector’s scaling ability.

Macquarie Asset Management launches onshore renewable energy business Aula Energy

The business will be led by Chad Hymas, who brings 20 years of experience in the energy industry across strategy, growth, regulation, operations, and finance.

Water investment primed for take-off – how investors can benefit

The behaviour of water companies in the UK has been called into question for a while, with the likes of Thames Water facing financial difficulties and sewage discharges becoming increasingly common.

BNP Paribas grants the first Inclusive & Sustainability-Linked Financing to three major microfinance players in France, Italy and Brazil

The achievement of these goals will be measured by an evaluator.

Macquarie Asset Management invests in a leading SAF platform SkyNRG

The SAF industry is benefitting from significant tailwinds, including voluntary corporate offtake commitments aligned to net-zero targets and growing political and regulatory support.

Renewable energy sector falls short in addressing human rights issues

A new report finds that there are still big gaps in policy and action when it comes to the protection of human rights in the renewable energy sector.

Schroders Greencoat eyes deal for scandal-hit solar operator – reports

The infrastructure unit is a leading contender to buy Toucan Energy, which collapsed a year ago amid a local government scandal.

ESG is poised for take-off in Asia

ESG has been one of the strongest investment trends in Europe over the past decade and it is starting to gain real momentum in leading Asian financial centres.

Impact investing: managing short-term expectations

Some are questioning whether these kinds of investments – aside from their sustainability benefits – are capable of living up to their promise as regards returns.

Financial sector: 500 billion euros in investments by young investors and ESG

An astonishing growth of seven to ten percent is expected by 2030, with market sales potentially rising to an impressive 500 billion euros.

ESG remains a “minefield” for advisers and wealth managers

Whereas last year only 1% of respondents to the AIC’s survey said they “completely trust” sustainability claims from funds, that figure is now 0%.

Charting a realistic path toward net zero

A two-word ambition that will take decades and tens of trillions of dollars: net zero. In this white paper we provide a practical framework for our approach to climate investment, and how we monitor our strategy’s carbon abatement potential.

PFS: Advisers must take sustainability calls into their own hands

Understandably, many advisers based in the UK decided to wait and see what new regulations might emerge before changing their approach to sustainability.

“Let’s Discuss Nature with Climate: Engagement Guide” published

Nature has been moving up the corporate and investor agendas for some years.

Apex Group report reveals pension fund attitudes to ESG in private markets

Around 35% of pension assets now have overt ESG goals

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