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UK launches new Oxford-led research centre to accelerate the 'greening' of the global financial system

February 19, 2021

This will help financial institutions shift money away from risky activities that harm the environment, such as coal-fired power and deforestation, and towards activities that are less harmful, such as renewable power and sustainable agriculture.

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Leveraging AI to fight climate change

February 19, 2021

Partners of the 2021 ‘AI for the Planet’ summit say big data, artificial intelligence and digital technology can bring a 10-20 per cent reduction in global carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.

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ESG isn’t just a ‘nice to have’

February 17, 2021

As sustainability increasingly becomes a part of our everyday lives, I think it’s important to understand how it impacts our clients’ lives too.

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Leading Sustainability Fund receives Guernsey Green Fund designation

February 17, 2021

Guernsey is committed to being a centre of excellence for green finance.

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7IM launches ethical model portfolio range

February 16, 2021

The ESG range will use the same strategic asset allocation as its other MPS, and has an AMC of 0.3%.

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KBC takes an even stricter line on fossil fuels

February 15, 2021

In this way, KBC is actively contributing to the achievement of the objectives set out under the United Nations’ Collective Commitment to Climate Action, of which it became a signatory in 2019.

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Is win-win a fallacy when it comes to ESG investing?

February 15, 2021

Despite such results, there are some who believe that the win-win scenario offered by ESG is a fallacy.

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Greenwashing – the not so responsible ESG trend

February 14, 2021

We take a closer look at what greenwashing is and how you can avoid this not so responsible ESG trend.

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Impact investment for private capital

February 12, 2021

This can raise important questions in terms of investment return; how to incorporate impact strategies in your portfolio, and the compatibility of impact objectives with dynastic wealth preservation objectives and fiduciary duties.

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Advisers urged to avoid 'push' questions on ESG suitability

February 12, 2021

Balmer said advisers “absolutely” had to be careful on the ‘push’ questions in the suitability process.

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Update on global ESG reporting frameworks

February 12, 2021

The SCM project’s twin objectives are: “to accelerate convergence among the leading private ESG standard-setters and to bring greater comparability and consistency to the reporting of ESG disclosures.”

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Charles Stanley scraps VAT & adds ESG to managed portfolios

February 10, 2021

2020 saw a record year for ESG inflows, and fund houses have been quick to capitalise on the growing interest with numerous portfolio launches.

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