Managers of Wealth

Schroders adds to list of UK funds adopting sustainability labels

The asset manager is the latest company to firm up its plans to label funds under the UK’s financial regulator’s new regime, which is starting to gain traction.

Elyse Energy secures c. EUR120 million from Hy24, PGGM, Bpifrance and Mirova

Elyse Energy has a diversified portfolio of projects producing sustainable aviation fuels and e-methanol in France and the Iberian Peninsula.

Electric cars and strategic competition; stay selective

The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) was supposed to be swift, but is proving complex.

klimaVest acquires its first wind farm in Ireland

The farm has been in operation since the end of September 2024 and is located about 90 minutes by car west of Dublin.

Half of asset managers fail to disclose SBTi allocations: Funds Europe

Efforts of all actors to work together to scale up finance to developing countries, from public and private sources to $1.3 trillion per year by 2035.

Ortec Finance warns of the impact of climate change on pension fund returns worldwide

Defined Benefit schemes and lower home bias also contribute to their ability to withstand both transition and physical climate risks.

PPAs…a key piece in the transition puzzle

For renewable investments, the volatility of electricity prices is a prominent uncertainty to tackle as it affects adversely the financing costs of these projects.

Introduction to Impact Investing: Why It's Gaining Popularity

Impact investing refers to investments made with the intention of generating both a measurable positive impact on society or the environment and a financial return.

BNP Paribas Asset Management launches a dedicated fund for responsible forest management

This fund is intended for institutional investors who are keen to reconcile sustainability and profitability objectives.

HM King Charles III joins scientists, business and indigenous leaders to celebrate launch of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA)

A hundred business leaders, scientists and indigenous leaders from across the world have come together to accelerate the move towards a nature-first economy, at an event hosted by The King in London.

Societe Generale steps up its efforts supporting the environmental transition

The Bank has delivered ahead of schedule[1] the EUR 300 billion sustainable finance target set for 2022-2025.

Nature financing dominates discussions at Guernsey Sustainable Finance Seminar

In September, the SMI launched a nature risk tool drawing on the data from the taskforce for nature related financial disclosures.

ESG will remain a key long-term wealth manager priority despite Trump re-election

Private wealth managers will continue to build up their ESG investing capabilities.

COP29’s call to action: transforming finance and business models to support biodiversity

The commitment to protect 30% of the world’s land and oceans by 2030 remains a driving goal, yet the Cali conference underscored both the achievements and hurdles in meeting these targets.

Winners of ABN AMRO Sustainable 50 2024 announced

The annual awards, organised by ABN AMRO in collaboration with Duurzaam Gebouwd, spotlight prominent leaders who are committed to a sustainable future in the construction and real estate sector.

Macquarie Asset Management and Hydro Rein announce commencement of commercial operations for 456MW onshore wind power complex in Brazil

To support this commitment, the projects have established a nursery to produce seedlings of native plants species.

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