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ESG Out Loud: Why the social bond market lags behind climate bonds
In this mini episode, Annabel Jennings explains how defining social impact can cause problems
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Support for anti-ESG shareholder resolutions remained low in 2023
Cohort of anti-ESG shareholder resolutions at US companies ‘to gain attention rather than shareholder support’
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What is the most ‘under-used stewardship tool’ by wealth managers?
EQ Investors has attended seven AGMs this year to question boards on green financing targets and human rights impacts
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Update: Aviva Investors’ social and climate transition fund managers exit
Asset manager begins hiring process as four equity managers depart for other opportunities
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Systemic risks are of increasing concern for investors
Geopolitical confrontation, climate change and social polarisation are the top concerns
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Do investors hold the key to ending the fast-fashion hype?
Leading brands are starting to focus on values rather than value, but ‘no industry is perfect’
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Climate change and inequality are inextricably linked
Ahead of COP29, Nuveen’s Rekha Unnithan highlights the commercial opportunity in addressing climate change and inequality
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Generational responsibility: Could ESG shape the future of financial strategy for sovereign wealth funds?
Oxford University’s Ana Nacvalovaite says sovereign wealth funds will ’embrace a more nuanced approach’ to ESG
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Amundi, Norges Bank and Union Investment call for an end to arms exports to Israel
Investors and companies ‘at risk of being complicit in international law violations’
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Are the social benefits of crypto-assets being ‘overlooked’ by ESG fund managers?
Fund managers remain reluctant to include crypto-assets in their funds despite ‘real world social impact’
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‘Room for improvement’ at corporate governance level on alternative trusts
Quilter Cheviot research finds lack of oversight, diversity and communication with shareholders
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Q&A: Vontobel’s Frontczak on medical aid, Ozempic and healthcare innovation
Vontobel’s Joanna Frontczak is an analyst on the firm’s global impact equities fund
