Managers of Wealth

Deutsche Bank Sees Carbon Market Bubble; BOS Warns on Governance

Bank of Singapore’s Jean Chia meanwhile cautioned against underestimating corporate governance concerns at companies.

Asia’s HNW and UHNW Investors and the Growing Importance of ESG, Impact & Sustainability

Jersey Finance sponsored a Hubbis mini-survey of the upper echelons of the Asian wealth market in terms of high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-HNW (UHNW) clients and their relationship to ESG and investing for impact and sustainability.

Allfunds buys London-headquartered ESG platform

Acquired firm creates multi-asset and multi-manager portfolios

COP27: a quick guide to common terms

From UNFCCC to NDCs and IPCC to 1.5°C, nature-based solutions and the just transition – a pre-climate summit jargon-buster for investors.

Chelverton Asset Management steps up ESG support for Small Cap investee firms

Sally Clifton appointed Head of Responsible Investing

UBS Asset Management acquires 700 megawatts of development-stage energy storage projects

This marks an important milestone following the establishment of the Energy Storage Infrastructure team in 2021, adding significant volume to the development pipeline.

USA – land of the not so ESG?

This all comes off the back of US states also looking to stem divestment from fossil fuel industries.

DBS Chief Raises Moral Issues in Green Finance

Despite DBS itself being a public supporter of sustainable finance, its chief executive Piyush Gupta raised questions about the morality underpinning some of the practical trade-offs at play.

How wind farms can power pension returns

The new generation of wind turbines coming to UK shores are incredible feats of engineering, and potentially great investments. Here’s why.

COP27 blog: what next for climate change?

With just over 100 days to go until the UN climate summit, we kick off our running blog with a COP26 recap and a look at what’s next.

Northern Trust Releases Sustainability Report

Company commits to reach net-zero carbon by 2050

Sustainable Investment Report Q2 2022

Read about our latest engagement and voting activity, updates to our proprietary sustainability tool - SustainEx - on how we apply ESG considerations to sovereigns, and more.

Why climate leaders could offer investors lower risks

Companies who are already reducing their emissions should prove lower risk investments as the pace of regulation picks up.

Future of Asia Wealth Management – ESG Investing

What kind of ESG investment products and wealth management services are most in demand?

Artorius announces the engagement of Rupert Edwards as Specialist Environmental Advisor

He also works as an advisor to the New York based Environmental Defense Fund and has previously acted as a consultant to the World Bank and Vivid Economics.

Robeco launches equities strategy focusing on net-zero transition with real-world impact

RobecoSAM Net Zero 2050 Climate Equities uses a dedicated climate transition benchmark

Risk and compliance functions have an important role in net zero transition

It recommends that a collaborative approach within an organisation will improve the ability of investment managers to harness opportunities and minimise risks associated with the transition to a more sustainable economy.

BNP Paribas client offering and longstanding net-zero transition support recognised internationally

The trusted relationships the Group has built with clients across all its businesses, its investments in technology and innovation

Geneva impact investing platform launches microfinance green bond

It will finance entrepreneurs engaged in sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery and aquaculture related activities.

Blackstone Announces $400 Million Investment in Xpansiv

Xpansiv connects buyers and sellers of environmental commodities and provides market data for voluntary carbon offsets, renewable energy credits (RECs), and low-carbon fuels, each of which are critical elements of global decarbonization.

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