Managers of Wealth

Half Earth: an idea whose time has come

As far-fetched as it may sound, the idea of giving half of Earth back to nature is gaining momentum.

Airbus plans to launch a carbon-free aircraft by 2035

Airbus has set itself a deadline of 2035 to put a carbon-free commercial aircraft into service, a target engine makers like Safran have described as ambitious.

Green Finance Institute spearheads drive to scale up national green banks worldwide

Such vehicles have since slowly gained further interest globally, as they are seen as a useful means of de-risking green infrastructure such as renewable energy projects in order to mobilise private investment into green economy solutions.

KBI Global Investors Participating in '50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders' Campaign

The Earth’s resources are finite and with demand growing, and a forecast two billion increase in the global population by 2050

Robeco strengthens exclusions policy for fossil fuels

Robeco is extending its exclusion policy for fossil fuel producers and users to its entire range of strategies to help combat global warming.

UBP joins Business for Nature's call to action

Companies around the world are calling for ambitious and collective action on nature by signing up to Business for Nature’s call to action – UBP is now part of them!

REYL Group pledges support to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Since launching its first projects in 2010, the programme has grown and supported more than 110 civil society organisations in more than 75 countries, launching 160 projects to help save nearly 500 endangered species.

Private Markets Can Drive Towards a Sustainable Future

Investment trends and preferences often dictate the future shape of the capital markets, and how certain companies, asset classes, and sectors fall into or out of favor.

Peter Flavel, CEO, Coutts: “You can be Commercial Whilst also having a Strong Purpose”

Everyone has a responsibility to do what they can for society, for the communities in which they operate and, ultimately, for the planet.

UBS clients in Asia seek sustainable investments in renewed interest for ESG

ESG-linked investments have also outperformed the market in 2020, proving that sustainability has a higher degree of performance resilience.

Only 5% of large financial groups strategically back EU green finance plan

Think tank InfluenceMap highlighted that BlackRock, UBS, BNY Mellon and Invesco have pushed against more stringent green regulations.

EU climate plan sets stage for an explosive rise in carbon prices

The game may not yet be over for fossil fuels in Europe, but their epitaph is already being scratched on the wall

Green bonds are here to stay after German government’s entry into the market, says Colin Finlayson

Green bonds are used by governments to fund climate-related or environmental projects in order to make their economies greener.

1/3rd of asset managers still not engaging on climate change

One area it was clear asset managers needed to give greater attention to was climate change.

ESG Disclosure Standards: CFA Institute Launches Consultation

General disclosure requirements will apply to all investment products that use the Standard.

UBS AM launches range of Climate Aware strategies

The framework adopted by the asset manager is based on portfolio mitigation which reduces investment exposure to carbon risks, while increasing investment exposure to climate-related innovation and solutions.

CBI calls on UK government for ‘decisive action’ on net zero transition

Dame Carolyn Fairbairn urges politicians to take action as UK in 'pole position' to lead green recovery

PIMFA launches online ESG Academy to help advisers meet soaring investor demand

The Academy has been designed especially for Financial Advisers to provide them with an immersive and engaging learning experience that supports them in making the most of the growing opportunities arising for their clients from ESG investments.

UBS makes sustainable investments the preferred solution for clients of its USD 2.6 trillion global wealth management business

UBS is the first major global financial institution to recommend sustainable over traditional solutions for private clients investing globally

Five ways to decarbonise a portfolio: A timeline of techniques

Wells Fargo Asset Management's Hannah Skeates looks at ways carbon has been reduced in portfolios over the years

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