Prof Bob Eccles doesn’t always write the easy thing, but is rarely dull because of that. This is a recent post about the realities of expectations within Financial Standards.

Returns, correlations and implications for portfolio management - a view from SAVVY Investor

The eight-page letter from 19 Republican state attorneys general outlines how the group believes BlackRock is using “the hard-earned money of our states’ citizens to circumvent the best possible return on investment.”

Japan’s GPIF Loses $28 Billion in First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 The $1.43 trillion pension giant posts back-to-back quarterly losses for the first time in six years.

Due to the increasingly visible consequences of climate change, governments are finding it difficult to downplay the warnings of scientists. Credit: Jorge Luis Baños/IPS

The global food system— agriculture and food production collectively — is responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions

One challenge in forecasting inflation lies in the sheer breadth of the goods and services that consumers buy.

It’s undeniable that many families will still struggle, but the pan-sectoral help is a welcome sign of the times we live in. 

The Inflation Reduction Act includes $369bn (£305bn) for climate action - the largest investment in US history. Senator Chuck Schumer says it will reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030.

As these drags persist, we may yet see declines in all the measures monitored by the Business Cycle Dating Committee before the end of the year and 2022 could still see the start of a U.S. recession.

In this global investment outlook, Franklin Templeton's investment professionals across asset classes focus on the second half of the year and discuss where income-seeking investors may find opportunities.

One step forward, 30 steps back! The dance moves that some ‘Leaders’ are taking with climate change

Discussions with leading private markets and real estate managers

Globally, regulators and supervisors have launched initiatives looking into whether the current banking framework can adequately cover climate risk;

The appetite for alternative strategies has never been stronger says CAIA. Private markets can provide volatility preservation and stability in times of immediate market stress.

After the drama of a collapsing Moderator at last nights face to face between the two final contenders and im the hottest week ever recorded in the UK, why are Tory leadership candidates still lukewarm on climate change?

Knowing your worth. This independent report on salaries from Recruit UK looks at:

The Rise of The Paraplanner
More Counteroffers
Everybody Wants Hybrid
A Better Work-Life Balance
The Right Attitude Can Get You Far

The current economic situation can be summarized in terms of growth, jobs, inflation, profits, overseas activity and the position of the dollar.

Decarbonisation of electricity generation: The foundation stone for achieving net zero. MACQUARIE

As India’s demand for gold outpaces its domestic mine supply, demand is fulfilled by imports as well as gold recycled locally. Recycling in India is a Rs440 billion industry making up 11% of the average local annual supply.