This is the first World Benchmarking Alliance CIC focused on the Nature transformation, but we have already created CICs among the Social, Food and Agriculture and Digital transformations.

Overall, these tools empower SWFs to make more informed investment decisions that consider both financial returns and their environmental impact. By monitoring their climate impact, SWFs can contribute to a more sustainable future.

It will be interesting to see how BlackRock shareholders vote and the future of Larry Fink's leadership role in the spotlight thanks to Bluebell Capital’s call for a vote. This power struggle could also set a precedent for corporate governance practices in the financial industry.

Open-ended REITS: are they the key to unlocking ROI opportunities versus Closed-End REITs: which may have ower fees but also a lack of immediate liquidity?

The future of AI in finance will likely involve a balance between automation and human oversight. Regulatory bodies are also working on guidelines to ensure responsible AI use in the financial sector.

A clear picture of the principles, successes, promises, and unfinished business of the #EconomicSeaChange well underway but who is clearing the path and what is blocking it?

Several factors are contributing to the current market volatility. Geopolitical tensions, rising interest rates, and inflation concerns are all creating a climate of uncertainty. Investors, unsure of where to turn, are pulling their money out of stocks and looking for calmer (and cleaner) waters.

Approximately 20 sovereign wealth funds joined the COP28 climate summit at the Dubai Expo City in December 2023. As far as we’re aware, this was the largest cohort of sovereign wealth funds to attend the meeting, highlighting the importance that this issue has gained in this community.

Carne Group commissioned research with fund managers in 10 countries that collectively manage $1.6 trillion. Fascinating results in their newly published report.

The Ethos Foundation was created by and for Swiss pension funds, with the aim of enabling them to invest sustainably and responsibly.

The US can learn from Europe's ESG mistakes by establishing a clear and standardised definition for ESG,

Strength in numbers. And what numbers there are in a growing number of class actions in the USA. Will momentum bring in other regions?

The broader debate over ESG investing is likely to continue, with both sides seeking to demonstrate the merits of their approach.

A move that signifies a growing trend among institutional investors who are looking for alternative investment options in a low-interest-rate environment.

A move to listing on the Australian stock market - Alignment with ESG principles? Discuss.

“Directors commonly fail to appreciate the severity of Nature related risks and thereby needlessly put their company at risk.” says Professor Thom Wetzer, Founding Director of the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme and Trustee of the CCLI

Banks need to focus on delivering pre-agreed supervisory actions and the remediations of identified issues, in line with regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations.

Sonja Laud’s responsible approach: Taking a thematic approach to AI investments allows investors to capture the long-term opportunities and disruptions while avoiding the risks associated with individual stock picks.

This can bring positive changes and ensure the continued financial security of pensioners in the long run.

The United Nations population projection (medium variant) expects Europe’s current estimated population of 742 million to continue declining. By 2050 Europe’s population is projected to fall to 703 million and by the close of the 21st century to be 587 million, or approximately 7 and 6 percent of the world’s population, respectively.