Managers of Wealth

Impact investing is sculpting a new and inclusive Africa

Critical Conversations session highlights the power of investors to determine how their capital can be used beneficially

Stonehage Fleming launches sustainable equity fund in SA

The fund will replicate the equity component of the firm’s Global Sustainable Investment Portfolio.

5 tactics to reduce food waste thanks to game-changing start-ups

To get the most out of these products, some start-ups are offering to donate them or reduce the price and sell them on.

KBI Global Investors sees investment opportunities in biodiversity and circular economy

It argues that its methodology has a positive impact.

Attitudes towards sustainable investing are changing in Asia, family office leaders say

Younger generations and public pressure are helping to drive change in portfolio construction

How the Rise of Quant Credit May Finally Bring ESG to the Bond Markets

A look at how the increasing use of complex data by quant credit strategies may drive faster and deeper integration of ESG into the fixed income markets.

'Climate and finance has never seen a more dynamic time'

For many years now, companies just reported voluntarily as a matter of corporate responsibility or brand.

ESG factors to make monetary policy predictions tougher

T. Rowe Price's Quentin Fitzsimmons says to tackle climate change, central banks could make changes to bond-buying programmes.

Portfolios must play their part in reaching climate goals

EdenTree's Patel says investors need to challenge their asset managers to report whether their portfolios are invested to meet the 1.5 degree target.

Climate progress tracker improves on higher carbon prices and electric vehicle sales

The latest reading of Schroders’ Climate Progress Dashboard points to a long run temperature rise of around 3.4 degrees over pre-industrial levels.

Climate, investors and the IPCC’s ‘code red’

The report lays out the stark impact of climate change, coupling data with evidence of flooding, drought and wildfires.

Shareholder Push to Protect Planet Reaches Next Level

Such ‘shareholder resolutions’, as they’re known, become binding when the majority of the company’s shareholders vote in favour of them.

It’s time consulting leaders walk-the-walk on climate change

It is estimated that British companies represent a third of those who have signed up to the pledge to eliminate their contribution to carbon emissions by 2050.

How US and UK regulators are targeting greenwashing

While some corporates authentically value and consider ESG issues, others have missed the mark and are being challenged to go beyond ticking the box.

Banks prepare for climate risk management

New guidelines from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority suggest that climate risk assessment will be a wide-ranging exercise.

Does the IPCC report change anything? - Schroders

The landmark IPCC report underlines the scale of the challenge ahead and adds impetus to political action and social pressure. But more aggressive action is needed.

Realizing ESG’s Full Potential in Wealth Management

Environmental, social, and governance investing has proven to attract, retain, and serve the needs of today’s investors.

Sustainable Investing Perspectives - UBS

Our latest issue of UBS Sustainable Investing Perspectives discusses record issuances of green, social and sustainability bonds, the European Union’s proposed “Fit for 55” legislation, and the end of the proxy season.

Barclays: Oversimplifying ESG could drag down performance for all

If one of the sub-groups of ESG funds performs badly it could reflect on the whole field.

Patricia Dwyer on China’s leapfrog sustainability moment

Now she is activating her own personal sense of purpose by helping her clients to pursue theirs.

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