Sustainable Investor
News
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Research Casts Doubt on ‘Big Three’ Passive Managers’ ESG Stewardship
February 17, 2022Academic study condemns managers as “stewards of the status quo”.
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Pension Funds’ Net Zero Plans “Not Yet Fit for Purpose”
February 17, 2022Thinking Ahead Institute report highlights key sustainability themes for asset owners this decade.
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Dutch Pension Fund Draws Line in Sand for Fossil Fuels
February 16, 2022Pledge to divest over next two years follows mounting pressure from protesters.
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CPP Investments Backs Active Engagement on Net Zero Path
February 16, 2022Canadian pension fund to eschew “blanket divestment”, emphasising role as “active investor and influencer”.
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Philippines Consults on ASEAN Sustainable Fund Standards
February 15, 2022Securities watchdog consulting on expectations for sustainable funds, including issuance trends, investment drivers and regulatory requirements.
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Tokyo Exchange Plans Digitally Tracked Green Bond
February 15, 2022JPX intends to issue the bond to help it achieve carbon neutrality, while enabling investors to track its progress over time.
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Banks’ Oil & Gas Financing Faces Scrutiny at AGMs
February 14, 2022Asset owners urged to call for more rigid policies, as ShareAction reveals continued flows to fossil fuel giants.
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EU Guidance on Net Zero Cooperation Due in Q2 2022
February 11, 2022Competition barriers to collective sustainability initiatives by investors expected to be lowered.
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Singapore Outlines Skill Set for Sustainable Finance
February 11, 2022Technical skills and competencies set out for FIs to use to upskill finance professionals and build deeper talent pools for sustainable finance.
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This Week’s Fund News: Mediolanum Picks KBI, Pictet for Circular Fund
February 10, 2022ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including Mediolanum, KBI Global Investors, Pictet Asset Management, Invesco, Nuveen, SWEN Capital Partners and SIS Ventures.
