Managers of Wealth

MiFID II and the implications for ESG investing

This surge in interest, especially among a new generation of investors, comes at a time of considerable change in regional politics and investment regulation.

Is it time for a standardised ESG framework, and will the IFRS lead the way?

The lack of clarity in ESG means it’s difficult to compare and analyse investments.

Climate change and emerging markets after Covid-19

And the emerging world has both its role to play and rewards to reap.

The pandemic is only a prelude to a looming climate crisis

Despite long-standing and plentiful warnings from scientists about the risks of a pandemic, the world was woefully unprepared for this crisis.

Covid-19 pushes ESG into the core of securities lending

Asset owners see need to ensure good governance while seeking returns

U.K.’s Richest Man Partners With Hyundai to Make Hydrogen Happen

Ineos, which makes 300,000 tons of hydrogen annually, could play an instrumental role in helping set up the infrastructure Hyundai needs for models like the Nexo SUV to catch on in Europe.

Schroders looks to raise £100m for ‘social impact’ trust

The trust, which hopes to reach a size of between £300m and £500m over the next five years

Managers jump on ESG bandwagon but the best are specialists

New ESG entrants are rushing in, but good managers are long-tenured experts

Aligning forces: preserving Natural Capital to build a sustainable economy

Those who come too late in this process will be punished by history.

Planet Papers: A brand new world

Companies are having to innovate and evolve in order to engage with the shifting attitudes — as well as the changing spending habits — of a new generation of consumers. Far from interrupting these trends, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerat

Economic substance matters for investors

“Quality of service providers and substance on the ground is one of the absolute major key factors, or should be, in domicile choice,” said Kate Storey.

Is this really a green revolution?

Investment in capturing carbon at the point it is burnt and burying it deep underground has also been seen as an essential part of the roadmap to net zero.

Jeff Bezos announces first beneficiaries of Earth Fund

Bezos Earth Fund’s money is equivalent to more than 7% of his net worth. It is also 10 times as much as philanthropic foundations gave globally in 2018 to efforts to slow climate change.

Reprisk Partners with Apex to Provide ESG Risk Data to Private Markets

Apex manages the independent collection of data for investors from their underlying portfolio investments to deliver real time ESG analysis via a secure, intuitive, and flexible online platform.

LGT: Number One in Sustainable Investments

LGT obtained the rating 'very good' in all categories tested – such as advisory services and investment proposal.

Five questions you need to answer about your green bond strategy

Concerns about the costs of issuing a green bond sometimes deter potential issuers.

Investors call on Europe’s companies to address missing climate change costs in financial accounts

The companies also receive a copy of ‘Investor Expectations for Paris-aligned Accounts’ published today by IIGCC, setting out more detail on the steps investors require companies to take on the issue.

UBS named global industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for sixth consecutive year

The DJSI’s assessment covers everything from employee diversity to community engagement

Is ESG finally here to stay?

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance has been in the public consciousness for a few years now – but it’s fair to say that 2020 has seen a huge uptick in awareness.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Index recognises CaixaBank as one of the world's most sustainable banks

The financial institution features in the global sustainability index for the ninth year in a row

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