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
PA Future Committee
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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
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Four sectors for ESG income investors
Pockets of opportunity exist for investors willing to cast their net wider
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Regular communication between private finance and government essential to net-zero transition
IA joins calls for UK government to provide granular detail on decarbonisation policy