Transition investment trend expected to flourish further, despite geopolitical uncertainty. New rules from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and incoming changes to the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) are likely to spark a radical shift in the ESG fund landscape. ESMA’s guidelines on fund names came into effect in November and are expected to serve as an…
Can the magnificent seven ever be considered a ‘responsible’ investment?
Magnificent seven stocks have been a popular choice for investors over the past decade as technological innovation and favourable market conditions have seen them dominate market performance. The group – composed of Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Tesla – collectively returned 271.13% over the five-year period through to 2023, compared to the broader S&P 500 index which returned 90.27%,…
Schneider Electric, PCAF Partner to Help Banks, Investors Measure & Report Financed Emissions
Energy and automation digital solutions provider Schneider Electric and the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) announced today a new partnership, with Schneider Electric becoming the first global sustainability consultants to join the PCAF accredited partnership program, aimed at supporting banks and investors to measure and report financed emissions. The PCAF is a global partnership of financial institutions, launched globally…
Asia sees the light on ESG
In recent years, Asian companies have felt a greater need to improve their ESG credentials in order to stay relevant, according to Amol Gogate, emerging market fund manager at Carmignac. “Today, if you are in emerging Asia and have good-quality governance, the valuation multiples you get are so much better. Any entrepreneur who truly wants to create value will adopt…
Global risk outlook ‘bleak’ as environmental concerns soar
The outlook for global risk is “bleak” in the near and long term, with environmental concerns accounting for half of the top 10 risks over the long term in the 20th Global Risks Report published by the World Economic Forum. With 2024 being the hottest year on Earth since records began, extreme weather events remain front-of-mind at number two and number…
Global risk outlook ‘bleak’ as environmental concerns soar
The outlook for global risk is “bleak” in the near and long term, with environmental concerns accounting for half of the top 10 risks over the long term in the 20th Global Risks Report published by the World Economic Forum. With 2024 being the hottest year on Earth since records began, extreme weather events remain front-of-mind at number two and number…
Three ways climate transition plans can address financial risks
Addressing climate-related financial risks in climate transition plans is key to improving financial stability assessments, a report by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) revealed. The report – The Relevance of Transition Plans for Financial Stability – looked at financial and non-financial firms’ transition plans, and specifically, how a firms’ measurement of climate-related risks can influence financial stability. It found that…
Three ways climate transition plans can address financial risks
Addressing climate-related financial risks in climate transition plans is key to improving financial stability assessments, a report by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) revealed. The report – The Relevance of Transition Plans for Financial Stability – looked at financial and non-financial firms’ transition plans, and specifically, how a firms’ measurement of climate-related risks can influence financial stability. It found that…
Three ways climate transition plans can address financial risks
Addressing climate-related financial risks in climate transition plans is key to improving financial stability assessments, a report by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) revealed. The report – The Relevance of Transition Plans for Financial Stability – looked at financial and non-financial firms’ transition plans, and specifically, how a firms’ measurement of climate-related risks can influence financial stability. It found that…
Three ways climate transition plans can address financial risks
Addressing climate-related financial risks in climate transition plans is key to improving financial stability assessments, a report by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) revealed. The report – The Relevance of Transition Plans for Financial Stability – looked at financial and non-financial firms’ transition plans, and specifically, how a firms’ measurement of climate-related risks can influence financial stability. It found that…