Managers of Wealth

How US and UK regulators are targeting greenwashing

While some corporates authentically value and consider ESG issues, others have missed the mark and are being challenged to go beyond ticking the box.

Banks prepare for climate risk management

New guidelines from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority suggest that climate risk assessment will be a wide-ranging exercise.

Does the IPCC report change anything? - Schroders

The landmark IPCC report underlines the scale of the challenge ahead and adds impetus to political action and social pressure. But more aggressive action is needed.

Realizing ESG’s Full Potential in Wealth Management

Environmental, social, and governance investing has proven to attract, retain, and serve the needs of today’s investors.

Sustainable Investing Perspectives - UBS

Our latest issue of UBS Sustainable Investing Perspectives discusses record issuances of green, social and sustainability bonds, the European Union’s proposed “Fit for 55” legislation, and the end of the proxy season.

Barclays: Oversimplifying ESG could drag down performance for all

If one of the sub-groups of ESG funds performs badly it could reflect on the whole field.

Patricia Dwyer on China’s leapfrog sustainability moment

Now she is activating her own personal sense of purpose by helping her clients to pursue theirs.

The new investment reality: Why ESG matters

The report presents insights gathered from 50 investment funds, pension funds, investment banks, and sponsors.

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).

Are electric cars all that green? Yes, this chart shows you how

Hybrids and plug-in hybrids, the report finds, could be used to reduce fuel consumption during the transition, “but neither provide the magnitude of reduction in greenhouse gas emissions needed in the long term.”

ESG financing for corporates

Interest in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) financing, including green bonds and sustainability, linked facilities, is growing significantly.

Credible and measurable ESG strategy for enterprise networking is absolutely necessary, says GlobalData

Service providers have recently intensified their focus on ESG. Such initiatives have moved from a ‘tick-box’ activity to a core company ethos

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.

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

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