The investment industry is improving its collection and voluntary disclosure of diversity data, but the demographic make-up of the industry shows little sign of improvement in terms of overall representation. The Investment Association and PwC have jointly published the third annual Talent Report: A Demographic Snapshot of the Industry, which captured data across eight attributes: age, caring responsibilities, disability status,…

As COP30 enters its final stages, warnings have intensified that aligning portfolios with a sustainable transition is a core fiduciary duty and “no longer optional” due to the escalating risks outlined at the climate change conference.  There has been a number of key announcements over the past week, including the $1.3trn Baku to Belem Climate Finance Roadmap, and the activation…

Financial services firms including Investec, M&G, St. James’s Place, London Stock Exchange Group, Lloyds and Legal & General are among the companies to have most improved their performance in addressing modern slavery, according to CCLA. In the firm’s third annual UK Modern Slavery Benchmark, six out of the 10 most improved companies since 2023, when the benchmark was launched, were…

This year’s United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) conference in Brazil was well-attended, positive and upbeat. It offered an optimistic outlook on progress despite ongoing shifts in global political and regulatory landscapes. While the global transition may be slower than needed to reach net zero by 2050, decarbonisation is underway and opening up many different and attractive investment opportunities….

The semiconductor industry remains at the heart of global technological progress; however, in recent years, it has evolved from a relatively under-the-radar enabler to a clear strategic priority. Supply chain disruptions, mounting geopolitical tensions, and the race to secure advanced manufacturing capacity have underscored the critical importance of chips to global growth and competitiveness. At the same time, the demand…