Q&A with TAM’s Babington: People are waking up to health and nutrition crisis
Huge information gaps remain, said TAM’s Babington as he calls on governments to improve education and access
Sustainability
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ESG funds outperformed traditional funds and ETFs in 2023
‘ESG continues to grow and remain relevant, despite the recent backlash’ according to IEEFA report
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Robeco launches global multi-thematic strategy
Themes include changing socio-demographics and preserving Earth
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Stronger focus on ESG by UK board directors despite backlash
Some 36% of companies aspire to be seen as sustainability leaders, according to report
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FCA called to investigate greenwashing at UK high street banks
In light of the FCA’s new anti-greenwashing rule and guidance
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Asset managers still grappling with communications as anti-greenwashing deadline looms
UKSIF and PwC report flags concerns around SDR definitions, increasing regional divergence and threshold clarity ahead of first deadline
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Green Dream with Franklin Templeton’s Zahn: Green bond market is catching up with conventional bond space
David Zahn is seeing a more diversified issuers moving into green bonds
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Candriam launches sustainable EM ex-China fund
Amid greater demand for products in the sector
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Election provides opportunity to address ‘unresolved tension’ between energy security and net zero
Sustainable investors want a government strategy that responds to US Inflation Reduction Act
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Over 75% of investors predict ‘disorderly’ transition
As Robeco found that investors allocate less funds to transitioning companies
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120 investors sign PRI statement calling for ISSB adoption
Over 40% of global listed companies do not disclose their operational carbon emissions
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TradeTech panel: Invest in talent pipeline or lose out to tech giants
Incorporating ESG policies into firms attracts young talent pools