News & Analysis
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News
M&G to adopt Improvers label across its Sustain Paris Aligned fund range
The range includes three funds actively engaging with companies to sustain their climate reduction efforts
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News
EQ Investors recruits Yeoman as BDM
EQ has also promoted Tertius Bonnin to co-portfolio manager of its suite of sustainable funds
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News
Collidr rolls out ‘AI-driven’ MPS range for advisers
Options include Strategic Index, Enhanced Index, Hybrid, Active, Income, Responsible and Decumulation
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Social & Governance
Q&A: Key considerations for boards balancing AI adoption with intention
Using AI has many benefits but also raises operational and ethical questions around unconscious biases and accountability
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PA Future Committee
The ‘dog’ days aren’t over for under pressure UK sustainability funds
The poor performance of UK sustainable funds over three and five years remains a concern for Ketan Patel
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Opinion
Uranium and the future of energy
Global X ETFs’ Roberta Caselli outlines how nuclear power is moving into the mainstream
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News
IEEFA calls on GFANZ to amend recommendations for transition indices
GFANZ is currently undergoing a significant restructure as firms exit its sub-alliances
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News & Analysis
Investing in solar amid increasing political uncertainty
Challenges include new trends requiring adaptation and new technologies to understand – investment is vital
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News
Reconvened COP16 concludes with finance agreement for the Global Biodiversity Framework
‘A rare win’ in light of current geopolitical disunity
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News
Fidelity to apply SDR Mixed Goals label to three multi-asset funds
At least 70% of assets will invest in funds with Sustainability Focus and Sustainability Improvers alignment
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Opinion
How to build a real net-zero portfolio
Targets are not working, despite the trillions committed to net-zero emissions over the years
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News
State Street loses £28bn mandate with The People’s Pension over ESG rollback
Amundi and Invesco appointed managers based on a strong commitment to responsible investment principles
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Interviews
Q&A with Morningstar’s Edwards: DeepSeek and AI’s impact on climate indices
Rob Edwards discusses Morningstar’s latest index update and looks ahead at the wider impacts of a potential AI arms race
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Analysis
Sector review: Responsible UK corporate bond funds
As SDR becomes effective and yields increase, responsible UK corporate bond strategies become more appealing
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Analysis
Investors react as Omnibus confirms far-reaching changes to CSRD, CSDDD and Taxonomy
Eurosif says changes ‘create legal uncertainty for businesses and investors alike’
Data
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Analysis
Relying solely on ESG scores ‘doesn’t ensure alignment with do no harm principles’
Exclusionary practices can complement and reinforce ESG integration strategies, according to the latest EDHEC report
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Analysis
Investors set to progressively incorporate nature data into their decision-making process
Nature data architecture at the asset level is growing, according to an inaugural study from ISS STOXX’s Natural Capital Research Institute
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Interviews
New Era: Worldwide mandatory adoption of nature framework is on our 2025 wishlist
Federated Hermes’ Lewis Grant discusses why ESG is more important than ever, and reducing waste and waistlines this Christmas
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Opinion
From red scares to green flares: Using CIA Cold War tactics to unmask impact laundering
Francois Zagame says tools designed to counter Cold War propaganda have proven unexpectedly relevant in unearthing the ‘impact washers’
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News
CDP and GRI to work on streamlining environmental disclosures
The two organisations aim to increase access to comparable data through environmental reporting
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News & Analysis
Investors’ understanding of SDR still weak
Research in Finance finds the majority of private investors fail to understand SDR metrics
Climate & Planet
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News & Analysis
Investing in solar amid increasing political uncertainty
Challenges include new trends requiring adaptation and new technologies to understand – investment is vital
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Opinion
How to build a real net-zero portfolio
Targets are not working, despite the trillions committed to net-zero emissions over the years
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News & Analysis
CFM launches energy transition and green hydrogen fund
The fund has secured £124m from European donors, and focuses on emerging markets
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News & Analysis
Young people want to see authenticity around financial firms’ social claims
A firm’s approach to social justice influences young people’s decision on where to bank, invest and spend, report finds
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News
EQ Investors expands MPS with Sustainable World launch
Dual mandate to achieve long-term capital growth while prioritising sustainability outcomes
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News
BankInvest appoints EOS at Federated Hermes to provide active ownership services
EOS currently has £2.1trn in assets under advice globally
PA Future Committee
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PA Future Committee
The ‘dog’ days aren’t over for under pressure UK sustainability funds
The poor performance of UK sustainable funds over three and five years remains a concern for Ketan Patel
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PA Future Committee
Are questionnaires really a suitable substitute for an honest client/adviser conversation?
Rebecca Kowalski questions the use of questionnaires, warning they can generate ‘imperfect outcomes’
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PA Future Committee
The optimist’s guide to sustainability
RLAM’s Ashley Hamilton Claxton highlights five reasons to stay positive about sustainable investment
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PA Future Committee
AGM ballots: An unlikely DEI battleground
Castlefield’s Ita McMahon explains why DEI has become a topic of heated debate and looks at some of the emerging trends
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PA Future Committee
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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PA Future Committee
Time to raise the bar on voting
Votes on Saba Capital’s proposals show how vital it is for shareholders to stand up and be counted
