Value investing and ESG make uneasy bedfellows
Rotation away from growth raises questions about how sustainable strategies will perform
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Constructing portfolios that minimise exposure to autocratic regimes
Weak investor protection is one reason assets could be priced differently across autocratic and democratic countries
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Green Dream with Redwheel’s Teahan: Understanding companies’ net-zero limitations
The UK fund manager says it is important to understand what is achievable for companies in current landscape
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Investors are evolving – how do we help them reach ESG goals?
Valuation important in assessing rise of thematics that address client preferences
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Europe invests €4bn in sustainable African, Caribbean and Pacific businesses
Using a blended finance vehicle that aims to attract private investors
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Demand for impact bonds causing weaker issuance
A ‘two-tier’ market is emerging with high-quality instruments at one end and ones with weaker ESG credentials at the other
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UK pensions social taskforce launches to address data gap
Members join and objectives finalised since announcement last summer
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ThomasLloyd CEO: ‘Investing in European renewables is like rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic’
Michael Sieg says the firm goes where it matters most and targets inefficient markets
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How investors can drive financial inclusion
Premier’s Duncan Goodwin analyses four areas where financial inclusivity is improving
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Transition Plan Taskforce asks finance firms to publish plans this year
Also announces developments to working, testing and delivery groups
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Rathbone Greenbank hires duo to boost ethical investment team
Greenbank has also created a new head of investments role
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Net-zero pledges amount to 36% emissions reduction at big companies
Carbon Market Watch finds heavy reliance on offsets