Unconscious bias and sexism still plague investment industry
Investment company directors share their experiences
PA Future Committee
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How high emitters are transitioning
The opportunity for low-carbon businesses to thrive in hard-to-abate sectors is clear
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FTX collapse shows importance of good governance
It might be the boring or forgotten part of ESG but governance is the foundation on which responsible investment thrives or fails
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Responsible investing is no fad but its longevity must be proven
Consumer trust is building and flows remain positive so fund groups need to keep demonstrating the benefits
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UK green taxonomy delay shows policy landscape is uncertain
The taxonomy underpins SDR and is linked to the TPT – it must be restated quickly
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Four ways to check under the bonnet of ESG funds
It’s down to investors to research what they consider to be greenwashing
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Will the industry lean into honest performance reporting – warts and all?
Comprehensive reporting needs to focus on double, and context-based, materiality
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Three things investment firms can do to boost gender diversity today
Also details of City Hive’s photography competition for the Fearless Woman campaign
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Does categorising funds as ‘ESG integrated’ make sense?
As just one component of an investment strategy it’s difficult to justify integration as a category
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Number of climate funds hits new highs
Close to 180 new climate funds were launched globally in the first nine months of the year
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Can we moderate climate change and provide affordable energy?
Liontrust’s Peter Michaelis says we are at a critical juncture in energy
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FCA should consider ‘sustainability champions’ for IFA firms
Much like the Consumer Duty champion, this role could be pivotal for developing high-quality advice