Approximately 20 sovereign wealth funds joined the COP28 climate summit at the Dubai Expo City in December 2023. As far as we’re aware, this was the largest cohort of sovereign wealth funds to attend the meeting, highlighting the importance that this issue has gained in this community.

Carne Group commissioned research with fund managers in 10 countries that collectively manage $1.6 trillion. Fascinating results in their newly published report.

The Ethos Foundation was created by and for Swiss pension funds, with the aim of enabling them to invest sustainably and responsibly.

The US can learn from Europe's ESG mistakes by establishing a clear and standardised definition for ESG,

Strength in numbers. And what numbers there are in a growing number of class actions in the USA. Will momentum bring in other regions?

The broader debate over ESG investing is likely to continue, with both sides seeking to demonstrate the merits of their approach.

A move that signifies a growing trend among institutional investors who are looking for alternative investment options in a low-interest-rate environment.

A move to listing on the Australian stock market - Alignment with ESG principles? Discuss.

“Directors commonly fail to appreciate the severity of Nature related risks and thereby needlessly put their company at risk.” says Professor Thom Wetzer, Founding Director of the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme and Trustee of the CCLI

Banks need to focus on delivering pre-agreed supervisory actions and the remediations of identified issues, in line with regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations.

Sonja Laud’s responsible approach: Taking a thematic approach to AI investments allows investors to capture the long-term opportunities and disruptions while avoiding the risks associated with individual stock picks.

This can bring positive changes and ensure the continued financial security of pensioners in the long run.

The United Nations population projection (medium variant) expects Europe’s current estimated population of 742 million to continue declining. By 2050 Europe’s population is projected to fall to 703 million and by the close of the 21st century to be 587 million, or approximately 7 and 6 percent of the world’s population, respectively.

Asset managers need to reflect on their beliefs, and their positioning and be clear about their stance around sustainability so clients can make the best-informed decision when selecting certain investment solutions.

Ultimately this study highlights the world’s willingness to fight climate change and governments should take note. There may be more votes in commitment to progress that they think. @GilesGibbons

Contrary to movie statements…..greed is NOT good. Nor does an Apple a day keep the Judiciary away.

As the head of the world's largest asset manager, Fink’s statements are widely taken as a signal for how the financial community is thinking about certain topics, and how policy makers may need to respond.

When considering a deal, cultural fit can be more important than its financial effects (revenue synergies, cost savings, etc.).

“Not all companies are the same, with some having better records and determination to improve than others among their peers.”

In Homer’s Odyssey, written around 2,700 to 2,800 years ago, Argus’s owner, Odysseus, returns home after two decades of travel and is immediately recognized by a faithful Argus. Only 51 years for a return to the moon by NASA