The importance of the growth target in China is underscored by the fact that the government aims to double income per capita by 2035. The question, then, is not whether policymakers will support growth, but how they will do so.

The right partnerships, prioritisation and pace will help us play our part in #FinancingAGreenFuture together.

The biggest shocks to markets are normally those that no one sees coming and the best protection comes not from hedging against known risks but from diversifying against unknown dangers.

AXA is one of the brands taking part in COP26 - but is not waiting for others to lead the way.

On Wednesday at COP26 Larry Fink said “If we're not getting a fair and just transition, we're going to create more polarisation in the world and more political uncertainty.

Unmasked, Rishi Sunak says “I know when people hear about global finance it can seem remote and abstract, but we’re not simply talking about numbers on a page,

These GFANZ commitments can deliver the estimated $100 trillion of finance needed for net zero over the next three decades.

AXA will stop investing in and underwriting new upstream oil greenfield exploration projects unless they are carried out by companies with the most far-reaching and credible transition plans.

After Chancellor Rishi Sunak opened his red Budget box to reveal new funding for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and low-carbon shipping, there has been a mixed reaction

Straight talking from Nigel Topping, High Level Champion for Climate Action at COP26.

Re-working the financial plumbing – Banks may need to rotate 20 – 30% of their portfolios in a moderate acceleration scenario

In a remarkably insightful and honest moment, “The countries most responsible for historic[al] and present day emissions are not yet doing their fair share of the work,” Johnson said.

Saker Nusseibeh, CEO of the international business of Federated Hermes, commented:

“As we approach COP26, the need for the investment management industry to play its part in efforts to tackle climate change globally has never been more urgent.

Investment Must Rise to Reach Net Carbon Targets

Awareness concerning environmental, social and governance challenges has steadily increased, augmenting the profitability focal point, at the heart of financial markets.

The way in which a company treats its female employees can often be indicative of the presence of other potentially damaging systemic cultural issues.

The UK is a country of entrenched place-based inequalities which have persisted for A PLACE-BASED APPROACH TO IMPACT INVESTING generations and are more extreme in the UK than most OECD countries.

Only “certain firms” will be required to publish climate transition plans that align with the government’s net zero commitment or explain why they have not done so. Anyone any idea who or why not others? Answers on a postcard please

See the fund owners, asset managers and regulators who are at the heart of the challenge to reach net zero and hear them talk about the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak says ‘greening the financial system is an integral part of my plans for the future of the UK’s financial services.’