Managers of Wealth

Zurich boutique targets CHF4bn for energy transition infrastructure fund

Energy Infrastructure Partners, which has more than CHF5bn in assets under management, was founded as a joint venture with Credit Suisse in 2014.

Kering and L’Occitane Group join forces to finance nature protection at scale with the Climate Fund for Nature

The fund will be managed by Mirova, the affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers 100% dedicated to sustainable investing.

Blackrock's Larry Fink Forced to Run a Sustainability Gauntlet

Blackrock, the world's largest investment manager, is emblematic of the challenges many are facing, with many believing that it isn't doing anything right by anybody.

Zürcher Kantonalbank joins the Net-Zero Banking Alliance

Zürcher Kantonalbank is aware of the key role played by the financial sector in efforts to achieve sustainable development worldwide, which is why it has anchored the principles of sustainability as an integrated principle in its business activities

Navigating the ESG rating labyrinth

The main trigger for the ESG rating pushback is the discrepancy between rating providers.

Majority of female investors want ESG factors considered when choosing investments

In a survey of approximately 2,000 of its female clients, Quilter Cheviot found that 53% agreed ESG factors needed to be considered, compared to just 7% who disagreed. Four in ten (41%) had a neutral view on the topic.

Vanguard exits $66tn net-zero climate alliance

Vanguard joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative last year.

World’s biggest wealth fund to get vocal on net-zero targets

Mr Tangen’s words serve as a warning to businesses worldwide as the oil fund on average owns 1.5 per cent of every listed company.

BNP Paribas Asset Management acquires majority stake in International Woodland Company

The acquisition forms part of the expansion of BNPP AM’s sustainable investment offering, as well the broadening of its private markets investment platform, meeting the needs of investors who are increasing allocations to sustainable private investm

COP15: A once-in-a-decade opportunity to protect our vital biodiversity

It is estimated that more than half of global GDP, or up to USD 44 trillion, depends on nature.

The CLIC Chronicles: Meet Geberit, the company on a mission to make sanitation sustainable

Geberit provides in-building piping technology for drinking water, heating, gas, and other utilities, while our bathroom systems cover equipment such as toilets, sinks, and showers.

Credit Suisse publishes Climate Action Plan for its investment areas

The CAP describes how both divisions will seek to achieve net zero by 2050 across their investment portfolios, in support of the Credit Suisse Group ambition to reach net zero by 2050 across its financing activities, supply chain and operations.

Swisscanto's sustainable fund manager: 'Cities are often sluggish systems'

In the modern and efficient city, not only climate and environmental topics are dominating but also planning of intelligent networks, use of heat, and mobility concepts.

Bank of America Private Bank, Merrill bulk up on ESG execs

Last week, the bank announced that it had created and filled a role focused on developing new ESG-themed products and encouraging advisors to apply ESG strategies in their practice.

The tree of life: powering the circular bioeconomy

For thousands of years, long-standing trees – the longest-living variety, the Great Basin bristlecone pine, can live for up to 5,000 years

Jochen Wermuth: 'We must invest in our future'

The country or region controlling the cheapest form of energy tends to become a global power.

Engaging with companies and fund managers over forced labour in the solar supply chain

Schroders’ research highlighted the risks of human rights abuses associated with the production of polysilicon in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.

ESG blunders cost Goldman Sachs millions

The comparison with the SEC shows that the ESG certifications of banks for their products are increasingly being put to the test.

Sustainable bonds — How to create a more resilient portfolio

The UBS Chief Investment Office (CIO) believes that investors in sustainable bonds will receive returns that are comparable with otherwise identical traditional bonds.

COP27 wrap-up: an historic deal was made, but what comes next?

Here’s a summary of what happened at COP27 in Egypt and what to look out for at COP15.

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