Managers of Wealth

Morningstar’s Guide to ESG Screening

ESG screening is a way of not only mitigating investor risk

Green fintech takes off as the financial sector embraces sustainability

Demand for sustainable or green fintech solutions is booming.

OECD should focus on climate crisis and inequality, says Hildebrand

The second issue, he said, is investing money in a way that simultaneously promotes growth and curbs climate change.

EBRD and Komercijalna Banka Skopje promote green investments in North Macedonia

This will include investments in high-performance green technologies, materials and solutions undertaken in privately-owned residential dwellings or buildings.

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Sustainable Investing

Sometimes sustainable investors discover potential investments by researching local issues in surrounding communities, or by scoping out clean technology startups that are expected to have a positive environmental impact in the long run.

Can Wall Street’s Heaviest Hitter Step Up to the Plate on Climate Change?

Its obvious head is BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, which is—just for purposes of scale—an eight-trillion-dollar enterprise, and the largest shareholder in almost every company that matters to the future of the Earth.

Refinitiv's Leon Saunders Calvert on sustainable investing in 2021 (financial materiality, funds & financing)

As we move into 2021, how will 2020’s effects shape the financial industry? What will emerge as break through themes and trends?

How ESG confusion creates opportunities

Private banks are seeing a big uptick in client interest in ESG. Citi Private Bank's head of sustainable investing explains how both investor and adviser are making the most of a sea-change in attitudes.

Impact investment manager announces CHF 133m debt fund final close

The strategy, which has made 14 investments across emerging markets, aims to help increase commercial climate insurance offerings.

Wells Fargo Wins Sustained Excellence Award

Through these agreements, Wells Fargo has committed to purchase nearly 200 MW of new renewable energy annually.

Fund managers need to prepare for sustainable finance disclosure

Managers are responding with fund products that look to meet these priorities.

Amundi axes State Bank of India green bonds over coal mine financing

The firm's decision follows that of AXA IM in November, and the downgrade of the issuer by NNIP.

Aberdeen Standard Investment Launches Emerging Market Sustainable Development Equity

It is the second fund in ASI’s Sustainable Development Equity range following the launch of the Asian Sustainable Development Equity Fund in August this year.

Financial Wellbeing and Women – Closing the Advice Gap

29% of women think having a financial adviser of the same gender is desirable, compared to just 1% of men.

ESG preferences and MiFID suitability

Investment advisors and portfolio managers will soon be required to incorporate clients’ sustainablity (or ESG) preferences into their suitability assessments – what kind of challenges will this pose?

Sustainable Investing Perspectives - UBS

Our latest monthly issue of UBS Sustainable Investing Perspectives discusses SI equity strategies, why exclusions shouldn’t be an exclusive strategy, and UK's 10-point green plan

New guidance will help family offices embrace sustainable investing

The promotional agency, in collaboration with Ogier in Guernsey, has produced a guide for developing sustainable trust deeds, ‘Sustainable Investing for Private Wealth and Family Offices.’

Climate change and emerging markets after Covid-19

Emerging economies are much more vulnerable to rising global temperatures than their advanced counterparts.

Asia’s UHNWIs say sustainable investment trend is ‘here to stay’

But some investors continue to be sceptical about the benefits of sustainability, according to a Lombard Odier study.

Ex-CS boutique takes CHF 570m stake in renewables firm

The transaction is still subject to regulatory approval.

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