Category: News and Commentaries

“While 77% of respondents said they want their financial services provider to inform them about responsible investments that are aligned…Continue reading2021 RIA (Canada) Investor Opinion Survey.

“Environmental, social, and governance data is noisy — and may not help firms protect the planet. Here’s what to keep…Continue readingWhy sustainable business needs better ESG ratings.

“Across muni-bond sectors, there are more than 200 data-driven metrics and 5 million annual data points to measure performance. VanEck…Continue readingRating Muni Bonds on ESG and Impact.

by HSBC Asset Management. November 2021 [COMMENTARY]Though for institutions, this guide is also incredibly useful and informative reading for all…Continue readingInvestor Guide To Natural Capital

“Leading investment experts are calling for the country’s [UK] financial regulator to act swiftly to stop the mis-labelling of green…Continue readingIs your ‘green’ fund really any different to one without the trendy label? Top experts warn they can be almost identical – and demand a crackdown.

“Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil producer, has announcedplans to boostoil production further, from the current 12 million barrels a…Continue readingOil Nations Are Selling Billions In Green Bonds.

“92% of investors are concerned that companies aren’t effectively executing on their net zero promises.” [COMMENTARY]It’s easy for companies to…Continue readingInstitutional investors wary of companies’ ESG promises.

“Analyses of companies globally by management consultancy Kearney in November seen exclusively by Reuters, as well as data by Credit…Continue readingCompany valuations and climate strategies are poles apart.

“Our framework highlights how Social and Governance performance have a close correlation with the outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic in…Continue readingAn ESG analysis on the Covid-19 crisis.

“This special report examines how ESG factors are changing the landscape in fixed income investing, and how institutional investors and…Continue readingGreen Bond Impact Ratings: Turning Brown into Green.