07/30/2019
Asset manager makes strong warning on environmental damage
The results paint an “alarming picture”, the Swiss fund manager said.
Planet SOS
07/30/2019
Invesco unveils ESG ETF range in Switzerland
The MSCI ESG Universal indices place a higher weight on companies with a strong ESG profile and those with ESG momentum.
07/29/2019
Europe's forests are booming. Here's why.
As forests disappear, the habitats of many species vanish with them.
07/29/2019
Investing to Fight Climate Change
The voices calling for action on climate change are growing louder.
07/29/2019
Cool ideas to clean up pollution from cars, trucks, ships and planes
Rotor sails, bubble pumps, battery-powered jets, and next-generation fuel cells.
07/26/2019
HK millennials prioritize long-term returns above ethical investing
Ethical considerations are ranked as lowest factor by global millennials, especially in Hong Kong, behind returns and low fees, according to Calastone survey
07/26/2019
ESG Bonds: Key topics and trends for 2019 and beyond
Without a doubt the growth of the ESG bonds market has been more than evident.
07/26/2019
Most Hedge Funds Don’t Consider ESG Factors When Stockpicking
Skeptics remain in the industry, but overall allocations are improving.
07/25/2019
The growing spectrum of social impact bonds
Social impact bonds are one such option, which are gaining popularity for various reasons: they allow investors to focus on achieving a specific societal objective aligned to their beliefs
07/25/2019
WM boutique: integrating ESG ‘leads to a better performance’
Ackermann explained that taking the extra step to incorporate ESG filters, which the firm uses to exclude sectors like alcohol or gambling
07/22/2019
Sustainable bonds and loans: can we achieve more? by Xavier Ledru, REYL & Ci
The objective was to produce a set of goals that meet the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges our world is facing.
07/22/2019
How responsible business is driving the regulatory agenda, and what’s on the horizon
Much has already been written about the business case for adopting an effective responsible business strategy.
07/19/2019
The future for Guernsey funds look green
This contributed to a total value of $12.7b (61% of total deal value) with Europe leading the activity with $5.4b (42.5%) of total renewables deal value.
07/18/2019
Solving the global plastic packaging problem by Close Brothers
The scale of the global plastic packaging problem is vast.
07/17/2019
SRI, Data and Bias: Fund Managers' Bermuda Triangle
ESG data include any indicators that shed light on the sustainability context of an asset, facility or company.
07/16/2019
We have 18 months to save world, Prince Charles warns Commonwealth leaders
The Prince has long spoken about his deep concern for the future of the planet, urging leaders to focus on the threat presented by climate change
07/15/2019
As fresh water grows scarcer, it could become a good investment
The United Nations Environment Program has predicted that half the globe’s population could face severe water stress by 2030.
07/15/2019
The future for Guernsey funds look green
There is no doubting the increased interest from global investors in green and sustainable finance.
07/15/2019
UOB PB questions ESG definitions
The bank is also looking at adding ‘liquid private markets’ products to its platform and is steering away from narrow thematic products.
07/15/2019
Private Wealth: Banking On Climate Change In Africa
Patrick Odier of Swiss wealth management firm Lombard Odier on why Africa offers immeasurable possibilities for investors, particularly those not risk-averse.