Investors overseeing more than $4 trillion are banding together to standardize data on ESG performance of portfolio companies.

Robust, higher-quality future growth may be achieved through a better balance between trade, domestic consumption, and investment.

As part of its forecast for 2022, BNP devotes a significant section of their outlook to the opportunities they believe the green economic transformation can offer investors.

Averages can be deceiving, and a closer look reveals some outstanding EM countries. In other words, selectivity is crucial in a difficult environment says Invesco

We have learned not to second-guess the COVID-19 virus says LGIM

Higher rates in 2021 outweighed inflation risks

43% of the Earth’s soil is already degraded, with estimates that up to 90% could be degraded by 2050

This report from Wellington highlights the value in distinguishing between diversifying alternatives and return-seeking alternatives.

The coalition of investors can bring about change from the drug makers by using it’s shareholder power and demand transparency

Spoiler alert: We believe global stocks have greater performance potential than global bonds, reflecting slightly slower global growth and a marginal increase to global inflation expectations.

ESG risk scoring: ever-more critical for security selection

New guidance from IOSCO on AI & ML will assess whether the technology is applied consistently with the firm’s risk appetite and client’s risk tolerance, and in an ethical manner.

The Platform aims to accelerate the commercialisation of sustainable food by providing access to integrated resources for start-ups that are insufficient or lacking in their value chain.

A well deserved win for another former RAO speaker - Robeco walks off with the best ESG paper from Savvy Investor

Global economies are poised to shift up a gear in adopting hydropower over the next 10 years.

The extended strategy also includes the exclusion of investments in alcohol, weapons and military equipment.

As for the other activities under the Taxonomy Regulation, the criteria for the gas and nuclear activities will be updated as technology evolves.

A new year, new security laws for acquiring an interest in British businesses. Or at least, new scrutiny. The question is however, why wasn’t it there already?

Companies must step in to close the gap between the goal of reducing climate change and what is actually delivered. And fast!

From 4 January 2022, the government is able to scrutinise and intervene in certain acquisitions that could harm the UK’s national security.