The Green, Social, and Sustainability (GSS) Bond market reached its highest point in three years – with issuances hitting just under one trillion dollars (USD966 billion) in 2024, according to the latest quarterly GSS report by ESG, sustainability and impact data provider MainStreet Partners.
Clarity AI has announced the launch of a solution designed for fund managers, portfolio managers, and ESG analysts to easily navigate the growing complexity of regulatory and labelling requirements for sustainable investment funds.
Seb Beloe, Partner and Head of Research at WHEB Asset Management writes that as storm Darragh descended over the winter break, its devastating effects for many were seen all over the news. With 96 mph winds and intense precipitation, many communities struggled to cope.
BlackRock has announced the launch of the BlackRock BFM Brown to Green Materials Fund for UK investors, writing that it continues to provide clients with choice investment opportunities related to the transition to a low-carbon economy.
A new global report by Verdantix, the independent research and advisory firm, reveals the ESG reporting software market is set to skyrocket, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26 per cent from 2023 to 2029. The market will expand from USD1.3 billion to over USD5.6 billion, fuelled by tightening regulations such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and increasing investor and stakeholder demands for auditable sustainability data that minimizes ESG-related risks.
PwC, in conjunction with the International Forum for Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) and One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Network (OPSWF), has published their new report on sovereign wealth funds and the green energy transition.
North American pension funds could see returns decimated by 50 per cent if worst case scenario climate change forecasts materialise by 2040, industry research reveals.
New global research from Ocorian shows philanthropic giving by family offices is set to grow strongly over the next two years but family offices want to see some return.
The Church Investors Group (CIG), a coalition worth GBP26 billion, is calling on asset managers to take greater account of faith when formulating investment strategies, arguing they should not have to“make do with investment solutions which are not designed with Christian faith in mind”.
Asset owners should abandon traditional approaches to evaluating investment manager performance in favour of a scorecard approach that encompasses net zero targets, the CFA Institute has said.
