Managers of Wealth

European Commission adopts climate benchmark rules

Climate benchmarks will address the risk of ‘greenwashing’ and contribute to an increased level of transparency and comparability

Why the safest thing to do in today’s economic climate, is get dangerous

Right now, when everything has been turned upside down, the safest thing you can do is get dangerous.

56% of investors say sustainable investments (ESG) are a new safe-haven

A safe-haven asset is a financial instrument that is expected to retain, or even gain value during periods of economic downturn.

Boohoo scandal ‘poses challenge’ to ESG ratings

The fast fashion brand’s unexpected fall from grace highlights problems with third-party ESG ratings system

Swiss-owned boutique launches ESG short duration credit fund

The new strategy will focus on issuers on positive trajectory to meet their sustainability goals.

Can ESG-related investments help Asia get back on track?

More investors drawn into sustainable business models as ESG funds show resilience during Covid-19 crisis

Monumental times for sustainable finance

Tim Hames, former Director-General of the BVCA, gives his take on Guernsey’s Sustainable Finance Week.

The Green Recovery: a unique opportunity to generate sustainable returns

A growing number of companies are also moving in the same direction, including Microsoft, BP and Shell, who have announced new targets aligned with the Paris Agreement. Notably, this comes as Shell and BP announced multi-billion-dollar “stranded ass

Climate-aligned investing - Rathbone Brothers

Climate change continues to be a core issue for Greenbank. COP261 will be hosted in the UK in 2021 and is set to be a landmark gathering. It will provide the first opportunity for countries' nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to be reviewed a

JP Morgan AM unveils ESG integration policy

ESG integration aimed at achieving sustainable risk-adjusted returns is about using research, insights and data to inform investment decisions.

How the EU can lead the way to sustainable recovery, beyond COVID-19

Policymakers and economic stakeholders have the opportunity to reimagine Europe’s future by making the right choices now.

The Externality Destroying the Planet: The Case for Carbon Pricing

Establishing a cost on pollution is critical if we are to tackle climate change. Carbon pricing is the attempt to do just that.

World Federation Of Exchanges releases sixth annual sustainability survey

ESG is a core strategic mandate and principle of the WFE, and this year’s survey mapped exchange activities to the WFE’s Sustainability Principles for the second time.

Forward Thinking on Sustainability

The reality is that sustainable finance has been recognised as a strategic priority for some time now – even before coronavirus became household terminology, ESG, impact investing and sustainable finance was on a clear upward trajectory.

‘Green Recovery’ must embrace sustainable aviation fuels post-COVID-19

The enormous amounts of money that governments are investing in the economic recovery from COVID-19 are an opportunity to create a legacy of energy transition for the aviation industry.

Investing in the fight against climate change

In 2019, the majority of the projects supported were in relation to infrastructure.

Island’s insurance sector aims to make its ESG commitment official

Guernsey’s insurance industry recognises its place in the ILS value chain.

Make like Rishi and go green with your investments - Hargreaves Lansdown

The Climate Change Committees open letter to the Government on how to build a resilient recovery from COVID-19 can be found here

Why ESG investing makes fund managers more money

By actually knowing their supply chains, do-gooding companies have made better returns

Is the UK financial advice sector ready for ESG demand?

Strategy will ‘have a much more significant role to play’ in post-coronavirus retail investments

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