Managers of Wealth

IR 2020 review: manager operations scrutinized through ESG lens

The net result is that ESG considerations are now firmly entrenched in the investor relations process.

Be Inspired by Today’s Powerful, Young Climate Leaders

Let the words of Greta Thunberg, Amanda Gorman and other youth leaders guide your climate action.

From Paris to Glasgow: the return of the US to the climate fight

President Joe Biden has taken the US back into the Paris Agreement framework.

Climate protection: Federal Council adopts Switzerland’s long-term climate strategy

The new CO2 Act is essential for achieving the net-zero target.

Advisers face ‘high barriers’ to integrate ESG

“When we asked for views on the types of tools and materials advisers might reach for to stay afloat in the foamy seas of ESG, [advisers] returned a definitive ‘trying but could be better’.”

Lombard Odier extends partnership with Plastic Bank® to fund educational programmes

The initial partnership with Plastic Bank, a social enterprise committed to stopping ocean plastic, was announced in July 2020

BOCHK introduces environmental fund for retail investors

Bank and Pictet AM to support WWF-Hong Kong coral restoration programme

JSS Sustainable Asset Management Launches New Climate Strategy

This combination allows the Fund to identify companies that are well-placed to gain from long-term structural trends, and helps it to build solid investment cases.

More than half of investors plan to raise ESG allocations, says UBS

The survey polled more than 4,000 investors and business owners across 14 markets globally in December and January.

Responsible Investment Is Emerging As The New Norm

From a human standpoint, the pandemic has sadly reinforced social inequalities, prompting increased government intervention, in particular in terms of social benefits.

BIS launches second green bond fund for central banks

The launch follows the successful introduction of a first BIS green bond fund denominated in US dollars in September 2019.

IQ-EQ supports Premico in establishing Finland’s first carbon neutral residential fund

The fund will invest in A-rated energy class buildings across the Helsinki region that aim for carbon neutrality during the occupancy period as well as a BREEAM Excellent rating.

Schroders adds Global Sustainable Growth and Global Energy Transition to its UK sustainable fund range

According to Schroders’ UK Adviser Study 2020[4], 74% of the UK financial advisers surveyed now explicitly consider ESG factors as part of their fund selection process, a significant rise from 43% in 2019.

Asset manager threatens to sell shares in worst climate polluters

World’s biggest investor vows to support net zero carbon pledge amid pressure to divest from fossil fuels

Climate change, regulation, diversity and Covid top 2021 ‘to-do’ lists

Fund group bosses outline their priorities for the year ahead

Zug boutique launches Swiss equity ESG fund

The portfolio should support achieving the Paris climate goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Northern Trust launches EM green transition index strategy

New offering expands asset manager’s range of climate aware solutions

Climate change: what's the emergency?

In conversation with Nigel Topping, the UK government’s appointed High Level Climate Change Champion

18 Destinations Impacted By Climate Change

From Key West to the Amazon, these destinations are changing fast.

Climate change: The investment risks and opportunities

The fiduciary duty of trustees means the risks posed by climate change need to be carefully weighed, and then addressed with capital allocation and engagement.

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