Managers of Wealth

Ninety One, M&G and First Sentier issued new fund ratings by RSMR

'Active' and 'Responsible' ratings

BlackRock is caught in the ESG crossfire and struggling to get out

The asset-management giant thrust itself to the forefront of the discussion over sustainable investing and landed in a political minefield.

COP 15: Historic agreement beats expectations, but implementation is key

It is relatively uncontroversial to say we are facing a twin planetary emergency, with climate change and biodiversity loss inextricably linked.

Product-as-a-service can really be seen as a driver for circular economy

In 2019, the European Union launched its Green Deal, consisting of a set of principles and measures to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

The Why, What and How of ESG Reporting Matters

Sustainability reporting is a journey that companies must undergo for resilience and meaningful ESG disclosure.

Sustainable assets gaining traction despite standards issue

Nonetheless, OMFIF research shows that global public investors and policy-makers have continued to develop sustainable finance markets in 2022.

COP15: a first-hand account and our top three take aways

The biggest biodiversity summit in history has delivered a new deal for nature.

COP15: a new deal to protect 30% of nature on Earth by 2030

Read our reaction to the news from the once-in-a-decade COP15 UN biodiversity summit.

Federal Council defines measures for a sustainable financial centre

By becoming a sustainable finance pioneer, Switzerland can strengthen its competitiveness as a financial location while simultaneously achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

ABN AMRO publishes climate strategy and joins Net Zero Banking Alliance

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and ABN AMRO is determined to make a difference.

Attaching accurate values to E and S: why I joined Schroders

Forward-looking investors want strong returns generated within social and planetary boundaries.

Planetary boundaries: the safe operating limits of humanity

Deforestation and other changes to land use can also have significant effects on the climate, as well as on the loss of biodiversity and other aspects of Earth’s ecosystems.

Northern Trust Asset Management Partners With Solactive to Launch Two Global Bond ESG Climate Index Funds

In order to improve the ESG profile and reduce the carbon intensity of a fixed income portfolio, both of the funds apply distinct ESG approaches; one to corporate bonds and another to government bonds.

EG Capital Announces Successful Anchor Closing of its maiden fund, the EG-Economic Empowerment Fund LP

EG Capital's management team made the announcement on 14th December 2022

Revealed: The sectors where GAM could launch new strategies

The head of global investments also discussed sustainable investing, arguing that many existing funds are too preoccupied with regulatory outcomes.

Van Lanschot Kempen - Real Estate ESG Analysis

Only 10% of listed real estate companies have set targets for net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Barclays significantly increases sustainable finance as the opportunity to accelerate the transition grows

The success of the investments to date means an increase in the investment mandate to £500m is required to allow Barclays to continue existing efforts and support new investments.

Schroders secures coveted CDP top rating for action and transparency on climate change

Schroders has announced it has been awarded the highest rating, A, in CDP’s 2022 DP climate change assessment.

Hywin Holdings Publishes its First Sustainability Report

The Report provides a comprehensive review of Hywin’s achievements in corporate governance, societal contributions, innovation, client services and talent development, and charts a roadmap for our continued sustainable growth.

IQ-EQ shortlisted in U.S. Fund Operations and Services Awards 2023

We’re thrilled to announce that IQ-EQ has been shortlisted for ‘Best Data Provider

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