Brett Himbury on climate conviction amid the ESG backlash
Amidst the backlash, Himbury and his team say they remain true to their climate convictions
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BNP-AXA merger brings sustainability integration into focus
BNPP AM has published its inaugural sustainability plan post the AXA merger
Europe takes the lead in private markets transition investing
European investors continue to see opportunity in the transition, with private market transition assets gathering investor interest, new research reveals
Sustainable funds outperforming peers, new data shows
Analysis from Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Sustainable Investing shows performance bolstered by equity returns
CPPIB introduces portfolio level transition governance indicator
Canada's largest pension fund has introduced a new transition indicator to complement its excisting carbon disclosures
Australian Ethical to challenge Macquarie on net zero financing
The superannuation investor says 2026 disclosures suggest Macquarie is abandoning its pledge to reduce fossil fuel financing
From pheasant hunting to peatland restoration: RESTORE secures tri-capital funding for nature recovery
Rewilding specialist RESTORE has completed the acquisition of a former game-hunting training ground for what will become England’s largest single-owner nature restoration project, using a unique tri-capital financing structure
Physical risk: China’s canary in the transition mine?
Extreme weather events in recent years have brought physical risk to the investment forefront
Manager selection: the next frontier of climate investing?
Guidance from the IIGCC paves the way for mandates and manager selection to reflect climate expectations
Iran war highlights vulnerability of fossil fuel infrastructure assets
With oil and gas pipelines in the firing line of the ongoing military escalation in Iran, institutional asset owners invested in global infrastructure funds are finding themselves exposed, new research shows
Sasja Beslik: the investor who stuck to his ESG guns
Amid the ESG-backlash, his Japanese ESG equity fund delivered 84% in four year net returns
UK investors turn to renewables amidst Iran war
New UKSIF poll shows 87% expect investments in renewables to rise
Australian Ethical flags climate conflict of interest ahead of QBE Insurance AGM
A resolution co-filed by the superannuation manager says incoming chair Yasmin Allen served on QBE and Santos boards when fossil fuel financing policy was updated
EM transition investing will outlast US backlash NinetyOne’s Cooper says
Energy security, steady fundamentals and mispriced opportunities are strengthening investor confidence, NinetyOne's Deirdre Cooper predicts
Demand for sustainable investment strategies rising on the back of long-term performance
A survey from Morgan Stanley shows performance and private market opportunities are shaping investor interest in sustainable investment