Managers of Wealth

Can recycling stop the retail waste crisis?

Each one of those sales had to be packaged, stored, shipped and tracked, a process that cost US retailers a record USD 1.5tn in 2017.

Quality over quantity

Sustainable investing may be known for its values and principles, but there are other advantages for investors. David Harrison explains how companies that embrace ESG are more likely to be more resilient over the long term.

EBRD and GCF to boost climate action with new US$ 1 billion programme

The programme is the GCF’s first at-scale engagement in the sector.

Cross asset ESG platform is launched in Switzerland

Through the application GGX Finder, investors can browse a variety of investment opportunities including 1,000 green bonds, 380 ETFs and 5,400 retaill funds.

Rt. Hon. Claire O’Neill confirmed as keynote speaker for Sustainable Finance Week

The former Member of Parliament will deliver the opening speech on Tuesday 8 June

ESG: A major differentiator of wealth management firms

Firms are at considerably different stages of readiness and many still have a lot of operational work to do.

UK investors urge G7 to force firms to reveal their climate change exposure

Investment Association also called on most developed economies to help firms meet Paris Agreement climate goals

Sustainability and societal changes spur a generation of conscious UK investors

The study of 735 UK investors — who have portfolios worth in excess of £20,000 ($28,380), excluding primary property, savings, pensions or SIPPs — found 24% had made an ESG investment in the past.

Switzerland and Thailand sign a Joint Statement on climate protection projects

Under the Paris Agreement, Switzerland has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to half its 1990 levels by 2030.

Helping Clients With an ESG Investing Policy Statement

How can you help them define "enough"?

LGT commits to net-zero emissions by 2030

LGT is now going one step further: it is committing to reducing its net operational emissions to zero by 2030. It also aims to reduce net emissions from its own investments to zero by 2030.

Net zero carbon: Is it all just hot air?

These GHG, or carbon, emissions have contributed to the steady rise in global temperatures.

Greenwashing - Product Development Considerations for Financial Services Firms

These trends are a continuation of risks that are driven by new products and opportunities.

How Sustainable Finance Can Support ESG Goals

Second, financial institutions have come to better understand the risks to investments associated with ESG issues.

QPLIX brings sustainability data into asset management

In the sustainability dashboard and reports in the client’s individual design, QPLIX enables all parties involved in the decision-making process to assess the ESG ratings of the investments at a glance.

Surging Sustainable Finance Market Presents Opportunities for Energy and Infrastructure

The rate of issuance has been steadily increasing and accelerated dramatically in 2019 and 2020.

ESG investing: Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater

While some argue that ESG investing is nothing but marketing spin, investors should double down on research and demand accountability to drive the broad adoption of global standards, argues Samuel Rhee.

Sustainability and Clean Tech Meet the ‘Perfect Storm’ as Sector Surges

One big reason that progress is lagging is the contrast between what business leaders say about their commitment to sustainability and what they have actually delivered.

Countdown to COP26: How 2021 is a 'make or break' year in the fight against climate change

Postponed from last year due to Covid-19 restrictions

Green Shoots Of Recovery Starting To Bloom by Coutts

Encouraging signs that the economic recovery is gathering momentum boosted investment markets in April

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