LGT, the family-owned private bank and asset manager, has secured one of the largest direct-air carbon capture agreements in a bid to offset its emissions. LGT has signed a 10-year carbon removal...
Most workplace pension savers want their default fund to be an ESG one, according to new research. Almost one in two savers (46 per cent) say these funds should look at sustainability...
Nest and UBS Asset Management have divested from five energy companies due to their lack of engagement around climate change. The largest is Exxon Mobil, with the four other companies being Imperial...
Over half of people surveyed say they are unaware of or do not understand the terms 'responsible investment,' 'sustainable investment,' or ‘ESG investing,’ according to research from Aegon. Aegon surveyed 10,000 people...
GaiaLens has launched a new ESG scoring analytics platform for portfolios and stocks. GaiaLens' ESG analytics platform collects and scores unstructured, third-party data as well as more traditional self-reported data across all...
Aviva Investors has launched two new impact funds, focused on delivering positive social and environmental change alongside long-term capital growth. The Aviva Investors Social Transition Global Equity Fund and its Natural Capital...
It is almost 10 years since the start of auto-enrolment. Is it time to look again at how the industry can encourage better engagement with pensions? Engagement has been a perennial problem...
Climate risk could see DB pension deficits grow by a further £25bn according to new research from Hymans Roberston. The pension consultants looked at the potential impact of climate risk on FTSE350...
The issue of climate change presents risks and opportunities as together we look to address the challenge. As a long-term investor, at Standard Life we must consider both aspects for our investment...
How will the regulator’s proposed ‘consumer duty’ rules differ from the ‘treating customers fairly’ regime? We have yet to see the FCA’s draft proposals, which are expected to come into force next...
