Introducing BSI PAS 7342 – the new sustainable fund standard
Having the BSI bring together experts from all stakeholders to draft this new standard feels even more important today
ESG
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Q&A with Michele Demers: Where is the money going in sustainable investment?
While the terminology is evolving – funds move away from ‘ESG’ – the commitment to sustainability remains strong
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Q&A with CenterSquare’s Moriarity: The magnitude of impact a REIT can have is huge
CenterSquare aims to prove there’s a premium in taking positions in companies with strong ESG credentials
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US approach to Ukraine changes the ESG conversation for defence once more
It is very difficult to pick and choose the defence industry exposure you’re comfortable with, writes Gemma Woodward
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Sustainable value investment: The evolution of ESG in the UK’s financial future
Ensuring that sustainability remains value-driven without diluting accountability
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Green Dream with Evenlode’s Sawan Wadhwa: ‘It’s a good time for NZAM to review itself’
Evenlode’s head of stewardship explains the firm found the NZAMi framework useful to assess the transition plans of investee companies
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Advisers maintain ESG commitments as industry evolves
There’s a disconnect between perception and reality on ESG, writes Nordea’s Pedersen
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EQ Investors expands MPS with Sustainable World launch
Dual mandate to achieve long-term capital growth while prioritising sustainability outcomes
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Allspring adds two sub-funds to climate transition fixed income suite
Aon has provided £100m in seed capital for the funds
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More than half of investors still consider ESG factors during portfolio asset allocation
Difficulty in measuring impact and inconsistent regulations are the biggest barriers
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Over 90% of UK and European investors ‘concerned’ about sustainability under Trump
Despite these concerns, over half plan to increase their impact allocations over the next 12 months
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Asia sees the light on ESG
Managers say businesses forging ahead on sustainable investing are largely self-motivated rather than responding to governmental initiatives