Managers of Wealth

ESG – Eco-friendly private funds By Mark Cleary

Philanthropy is still key for many of our wealthy clients but we’re seeing a mindset shift in the private investment funds space.

UBS joins the Green Software Foundation as steering member

UBS committed to contribute to a lower-carbon global economy by lowering technology-related emissions.

Less Than 20% of Retailers Are on Track to Meet Their Sustainability Targets, but There Are Reasons for Optimism, says BCG Study in Partnership with World Retail Congress

Most (90%) survey respondents who work in sustainability believe collaboration is key to achieving their goals and targets

HSBC AM adds Article 9 ETFs to Paris-aligned range

Climate-focused

Improving Measurement of Impact in Listed Equity

KBIGI is a pioneer in this area and has managed a specialist strategy investing in companies which provide solutions to global water problems

BNP Paribas AM expands green ETF range with IG bond strategy

The asset management firm has expanded its index fund range with the launch of an ESG compliant product.

New finance taxonomy to explain what makes an SA project a green one

The green finance taxonomy is meant to help ensure that national priorities are reflected in financing measures, while still remaining aligned with international trends.

ESG – Eco-friendly private funds

ZEDRA's Mark Cleary explores the shift to more environmentally-friendly private funds…

Why putting ‘ESG' or ‘sustainability’ into fund names still matters

Hortense Bioy, global director of sustainability research at Morningstar, explains why putting sustainable buzzwords into fund names sends a stronger signal to investors.

Schroders unveils Engagement Blueprint to highlight global active ownership priorities

Schroders today announces the launch of its Engagement Blueprint, setting new standards on active ownership and targets on engagement for equity and bond fund managers and analysts.

Standard Chartered: UAE requires AED 2.5trln investment to transition to Net-Zero

Report reveals potential impact of Net Zero on Household Consumption

April – Resilience, Hedges and Sustainability Trialogues

As a result, some people have the ability to maintain a positive outlook on the world and keep moving forward amid substantial adversity, while others give up and fall into despair, even within a more favourable environment

Decarbonising heavy industries: why this crucial transition will succeed little by little

Between them they are responsible for some 22 per cent of global CO2emissions1— a share that is likely to grow with continued demand for such products, which underpin economic development, and as other sectors decarbonise.

Federal Council initiates consultation on ordinance on climate reporting by large companies

The ordinance specifies duties of disclosure on non-financial matters that were introduced as part of the counter-proposal to the responsible business initiative.

'Net zero and biodiversity are two sides of one coin'

Biodiversity as a dedicated investment theme is comparatively new in fund management.

The Swiss financial centre: Leading the way on innovation and sustainability

The Swiss government considers sustainability to be an important building block for the financial sector.

UBS AM and Aon launch climate transition fund

Seeded over £700m

Keeping Up With Institutions in a Race to Net Zero

Together with the EU, which made its net zero pledges a few years earlier, these economies account for about half of global carbon emissions.

The CLIC Chronicles: Patagonia, an outdoor brand with a mission. An exclusive interview here

The founder and owner of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, has five underpinnings to his philosophy - lead an examined life; clean up your own act; do your penance; support civil democracy and influence other companies.

Green Grandeur: 7 Exceptional Eco-Friendly Estates

In honor of Earth Day (April 22), Luxury Defined spotlights a collection of homes that seamlessly blend sustainable living with luxury design

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