Women could add $3.2trn to markets in ‘wealth boom’ – if investment industry wasn’t complacent
Female investors could up financial service revenues by $700bn, but wealth managers are overlooking this untapped demographic
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How can investors carry out modern slavery due diligence?
Businesses that fail to address modern slavery risks face increasing legal, reputational and financial consequences, according to First Sentier report
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Modern slavery is an economic, not just a moral issue – it cannot be overlooked
Rathbones’ Archie Pearson asserts that the UK government needs to step up an develop a tougher Modern Slavery Act
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Over half of managers believe net zero will ‘be disorderly or fail’
As LCP report urges managers to address gaps in their transition plans to achieve net zero targets
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CCLA mental health benchmark reveals limited progress over past year
As CCLA reveals that only 12 out of 119 companies have improved performance since last year
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High-risk greenwashing incidents increase by 30%
Increase in regulatory measures and companies engaging in greenhushing
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Green Dream with Parmenion’s Thornton: Sustainable investment is in a healthier place
Parmenion’s Mollie Thornton says performance, flows and diversity of products are all improving
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Pricing carbon emissions to reach net zero
Importance of financial incentives in reducing carbon emissions addressed at UKSIF event
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CCLA’s Buttle: Nike’s silence on worker rights speaks volumes
Nike ignored letters from CCLA and other investors asking for evidence of social responsibility
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NZAOA calls for coal-fired electricity phase out
Regulators and governments must take action to close widening gap between trajectory and real economy
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Investor capital can help feed a changing food system
Nordea’s Eric Pedersen discusses the challenges the food industry faces and how engagement is working
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2X Global launches tool to score financial instruments on gender inclusion
The 2X Certification builds on the 2X Criteria, guiding investors what ‘good’, ‘advanced’, and ‘best-in-class’ looks like