UK government opens climate consultation for pensions
Pensions minister Guy Opperman (pictured) is proposing to embed the recommendations of the TCFD in UK pensions law.
Author: Joe Mcgrath
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German green bonds: A game-changer for transparency
At the start of the week, the German government gave details of its first green bond issuance, scheduled for September. Saida Eggerstedt, head of sustainable credit at Schroders, considers the significance of the issuance to future investor behaviours
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HSBC GAM launches new fund firm with Pollination
Subject to regulatory approval, the new company aims to generate returns from sustainable trends linked to nature.
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ASI unveils SDG-aligned Asian equity fund
The fund can hold up to 60 stocks deemed to have high growth potential, selected from Asian markets.
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Most European pension investors now evaluating climate risks
Research by Mercer shows that investors are now mapping climate risks more accurately.
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Improving diversity; improving returns
While the value of diversity is now widely appreciated, more must be done to increase the number of women in senior roles and improve ethnic diversity, argues Liontrust’s Harriet Parker.
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How to make money from the sustainable revolution
Investors should consider how changes to the global population will affect major resource themes, says Earth Capital’s CIO.
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German Green Bonds: What’s all the fuss about?
Germany is issuing the first in a series of green bonds in September.
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BMO launches China-focused ‘responsible’ fund
BMO GAM’s new LGM Responsible China A-Shares Equity Fund aims to harness opportunities on the Chinese mainland.
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Keira Knightley partners with Extinction Rebellion in climate film
Knightley said she was lending her voice “the most urgent issue of our time.”
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Advisers: Lack of suitable products restricts client take up
There are gaps in ESG strategies and product ranges, according to Rathbones’ chief executive Mike Webb.
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Premier launches ESG-focused discretionary service
The new service provides clients exposure through a range of collective investment funds.