Q&A with Parmenion’s Mollie Thornton: Negative ESG narrative surrounding Trump is overdone
Surprisingly, there is plenty of overlap between the Trump administration priorities and sustainable investing
Author: Natalie Kenway
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Fund selectors look to AI and private markets for asset growth
Almost half of wealth managers say meeting client demand for unlisted assets will be a ‘critical factor’ in their growth plans
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Q&A with Michele Demers: Where is the money going in sustainable investment?
While the terminology is evolving – funds move away from ‘ESG’ – the commitment to sustainability remains strong
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Q&A: What does Foresight’s acquisition of WHEB mean for the future?
George Latham, managing partner at WHEB, explains why cultural alignment was crucial
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AI tool launched to flag greenwashing risk in companies and funds
GaiaLens’ tool uses data to score ESG performance, climate impact and emerging controversies
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EQ Investors recruits Yeoman as BDM
EQ has also promoted Tertius Bonnin to co-portfolio manager of its suite of sustainable funds
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Q&A: Key considerations for boards balancing AI adoption with intention
Using AI has many benefits but also raises operational and ethical questions around unconscious biases and accountability
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Harnessing the power of peer pressure
CCLA’s James Corah says we need to stop thinking about peer pressure as a bad thing
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Schroders Greencoat launches energy infrastructure LTAF
Investing in wind, solar and parts of the green hydrogen market
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Does membership of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative matter to fund selectors?
Suspension of NZAM is a ‘blip in authenticity’ as investors look for reassurance around climate commitments from US asset managers
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The art of saying nothing in corporate reports
Corporate reports present green promises but without proof of action or delivery. Francois Zagame writes for PA Future
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IA: Jargon remains a barrier to SDR adoption despite high adviser appetite
Advisers are ‘always’ speaking to clients about sustainability but jargon and lack of detail in fund documentation a concern