Paris-based alternative asset management Tikehau Capital announced the launch of a new continuation fund for its climate-focused architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services portfolio company Egis, raising more than €1 billion (USD$1.2 billion) to support the company’s next phase of growth. Based in France, Egis designs, develops and operates smart infrastructure and buildings that address climate change challenges,…
If you have found your head somewhat spinning when thinking about sustainable investment (and related) fund options recently you are not alone… The following analysis highlights changes in UK the sustainable, responsible and ethical fund market during the first half of 2025, when the Sustainability Disclosure Regime (SDR)’s naming and marketing rules came into force. So far this year we…
Five years ago, the world was adjusting to remote working after being instructed to ‘stay at home, save lives’. The Covid 19 pandemic meant governments laid down rules encouraging workers to avoid travelling to the office where possible. A new dawn emerged with many firms embracing flexible working practices even after social distancing rules were relaxed – businesses could adapt and cope…
Quilter Cheviot has renamed its Climate Assets fund range after securing a ‘Sustainability Focus’ label as part of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) regime. The range, which consists of Balance and Growth mandates, will be rebranded as Quilter Cheviot Sustainable Opportunities, from 8 September. Claudia Quiroz, head of sustainable investment at Quilter Cheviot and lead manager of the funds,…