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Dec- 2022 -7 DecemberBanking
Could the reallocation of human capital be a key solution to today’s climate crisis?
The reality is that, despite the window dressing that says otherwise, the transition will only take place if long-term capital…
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Nov- 2022 -22 NovemberBanking
Investment labels: Is it the role of the regulator or the market?
This Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) paper – Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels – running to 179 pages including…
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22 NovemberBanking
Profit vs purpose: Do investors need to sacrifice returns to reward strong ESG performers?
The view that this cannot be achieved whilst also taking action to excel from an environmental, social and governance perspective…
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22 NovemberBanking
It is time for asset managers to step up on net zero
Facing this crisis, pension schemes and asset managers have a unique and urgent opportunity to influence how global corporations address…
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18 NovemberBanking
COP27: Pragmatism, determination and accountability the markers of success
Moving the dial requires political will, ambitious policymakers, workable implementation strategies and collaborative financing mechanisms. The global energy crisis has…
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12 NovemberBanking
Bonus boon for sustainability: Tying ESG targets to exec pay is here to stay
Just last week the TUC released research showing bankers’ bonuses in the UK have doubled since the 2008 financial crash…
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4 NovemberBanking
We need to look at ESG investing differently
Nearly every week brings a new opinion piece setting out where the asset management industry is going wrong and how…
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Oct- 2022 -16 OctoberMarket
Why Market Predictions Are So Often Wrong
The big jump. getty As humans, we like to find patterns in events, and thus try to forecast what will…
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10 OctoberBanking
Carbon fast-forward: Shifting the perspective in climate alignment
While it is understandable that climate-aware investors would seek to measure – and, ideally, work to minimise – the contribution…
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7 OctoberBanking
Value investing and ESG: Challenge presents opportunity
Many of the industries that feature heavily in the value investment universe can screen negatively on ESG factors, especially in…
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