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Breaking the bottleneck: will investors cash in on the transition materials super-cycle?
Supply chains for transition materials are becoming increasingly concentrated. With demand set to rise and governments pushing for diversification, is there scope for institutional investors to back the trend?
European and American asset managers diverge on climate lobbying, new research shows
Globally, most managers are either ‘inactive or inconsistent’ on climate lobbying, despite asset owner interest in the topic rising, according to new research among the 39 largest managers
90% of North American asset owners plan on increasing allocations to sustainable strategies
A survey of over 900 institutional investors conducted by Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Sustainable Investing shows asset owner allocation to sustainable funds is rising on the back of strong financial performance. Notably, this demand is strongest in North America
Robeco: sustainable investment is recalibrating, not retreating
Robeco’s sustainable investing outlook for 2026 shows sustainable fund flow is slowing but sentiment remains stable
Making NDCs investable: What sovereign bond investors want from COP30
As the COP30 summit in Belem draws to a close, sovereign debt investors are assessing whether lofty climate promises can translate into investable insights.
Net Zero Investor’s Real Estate Summit 2025
The Real Estate Summit, hosted by Net Zero Investor and moderated by Andrew Teacher, co-founder of Lauder + Teacher, brought together senior real estate investors to discuss how capital strategies, data and regulation are shaping the future of the built environment
TPG partners with La Caisse to acquire majority stake in grid infrastructure operator
The investment in Pike Corporation is aimed at supporting climate adaptation in the utilities sector
AXA IM receives backing for carbon credits-based natural capital strategy
The development finance institutions are backing AXA IM Alts’ $560m natural capital and impact investment strategy
Nest fund manager’s mandate at risk over responsible investment policy concerns
The pension scheme’s investment committee has recommended exploring alternative options following the review of an existing pooled fund manager
Agnostic capital: how carbon offset funds navigate a divided market
Stafford Capital Partners head of sustainability Marta Jankovic shares her take on institutional appetite for nature-based credits
Longview Networks and Schroders launch inaugural DC investment survey
The survey comes amidst significant regulatory changes reshaping the defined contribution investment agenda for 2026
Net Zero sometime: NZAM scraps 2050 target
Nearly a year after its suspension, the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative has unveiled a new commitment statement, dropping references to the 2050 target and collaborative stewardship efforts
Skin in the game: will Morgan Stanley IM’s carry linkage blueprint find more takers?
The 1GT private equity fund links 50% of carried interest to climate outcomes