Managers of Wealth

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

The 10 steps to a circular economy

This strategy focuses on every stage of the product life cycle, and offers growth opportunities for businesses and investors alike.

Sustainable investing: a private investor perspective

Three reasons to take another look at sustainable investing.

University of Oxford and Lombard Odier launch strategic partnership on Sustainable Investment

It will support sustainable finance in becoming a major field of academic research globally, and harness the vast potential of the financial sector to drive environmental, social and economic

Blackrock ESG funds worst for ‘deforestation risk’

Blackrock and Vanguard Asset Management equity investments can be linked to 40,000 hectares of lost forest

The case of the missing ESG

Investor demand for companies deemed to have high ESG standards has never been higher.

Research: ESG preferences probed in majority of adviser fact-finds

Charles Stanley surveys 100 advisers and over 1,000 consumers on responsible investing

Avaloq awarded climate neutral company label by South Pole

The company takes responsibility for its unavoidable emissions by compensating the equivalent amount in carbon offsetting projects. Together, these measures have earned Avaloq the coveted South Pole Climate Neutral Company label.

Climate change: Federal Council adopts report on negative CO2 emissions

It notes that Switzerland, with its strong research and innovation credentials, is well positioned to play a key role in the development of these technologies.

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