Market discipline beckons for renewables as subsidies are wound down
The clean energy outlook looks positive, say experts, but only if stable policies support the long-term vision
Author: Joe Mcgrath
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Investors vote against Metro Bank directors
Metro Bank has been the subject of investor criticism since admitting a major accounting error in January
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Kempen strengthens responsible investment team
The company’s new recruit joins from the Global Reporting Initiative
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Hermes finds ESG prospects among small- and mid-caps
There are opportunities for collaboration with smaller firms to meet the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) says Hermes small- and mid-cap head Hamish Galpin
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PRI boss takes aim at Exxon
Investors say Exxon’s $100m research commitment into greenhouse gas reduction does not go far enough
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Aberdeen Standard signs Hartnett to ESG team
The asset manager’s new recruit will focus on the Asia Pacific and emerging markets territories
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Franklin Templeton offers green ‘buy and hold’ fund
ESG-focused fund will invest in euro-denominated corporate debt with a pre-determined five-year yield
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How does income inequality hurt investors?
Globalisation has harmed the income growth of those with lower levels of education, research shows
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Boutique attracts cash from Oxford Endowment
The company, founded by Ben Dear, is seeking to boost staff numbers as a result of the increased investment
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Hermes votes against Volkswagen board
VW has proposed re-electing its largest indirect shareholder to the supervisory board at the age of 75
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Green Finance Institute announces first CEO
Lifelong Barclays staffer to become CEO of new sustainable finance body
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Fund firms mull implications of climate change
The TCFD Forum at London’s Guildhall saw fund firms, policymakers and sustainability analysts come together