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BlackRock’s client demand boosts transition investment amid ESG backlash

BlackRock is picking out “gaps in the market” to launch new products

Research conducted by the $9.1tn asset manager shows 56% of global institutional investors plan to up their exposure to transition funds

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Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management plots ‘dark green’ fund after mass downgrades

By Kristen McGachey

2023-06-01T09:35:09Z

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ESG Asset Management Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management Net Zero

Marie Jacot Cardoen, the chief executive officer of EDR Asset Management France, told Financial News an emerging markets climate bond fund, which will bear the Article 9 badge, is in the pipeline

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management joins $59tn net-zero coalition

By Kristen McGachey

2023-05-30T13:28:17Z

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ESG Net Zero

The Swiss investment manager, which is owned by the Rothschild family, has joined 301 signatories with $59tn in assets that have committed to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2050

Why the City can’t miss the £1tn opportunity in a shift to net zero

2023-05-19T13:08:49Z

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Commentary Climate change ESG Net Zero View

More banks support the Principles for Responsible Banking in the UK than in any other global financial centre

Why 2023 could be boom or bust for ESG

2022-12-15T00:01:48Z

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ESG Asset Management Net Zero

The ESG industry faces its share of challenges heading into the new year — one of the biggest being a global recession, which threatens to derail decarbonisation efforts

Vanguard quits $66tn net-zero coalition

2022-12-08T08:04:04Z

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ESG Asset Management Vanguard Net Zero

Asset manager cites 'confusion about the views of individual investment firms' as part of its reason for leaving the alliance

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Citigroup said to plan fewer promotions in cost-cutting drive

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Demand for office space with green credentials drives City’s refurb boom

2022-11-21T00:01:42Z

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Real Estate ESG Net Zero Deloitte

There was a 6% rise in the volume of new schemes compared to the previous survey at 31, covering a total volume of 2.5 million square feet

JPMorgan, Credit Suisse among banks falling short on net-zero targets, charity says

By Kristen McGachey

2022-11-08T16:50:06Z

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A third of the banks the charity analysed, including JPMorgan, only consider emissions intensity, not absolute emissions, when setting targets

Fund industry weighs up ESG under Rishi Sunak: ‘It’s clear he has a cost-cutting agenda’

By Kristen McGachey

2022-10-27T10:58:42Z

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ESG Rishi Sunak Asset Management Net Zero

Some of Sunak’s cabinet picks have raised eyebrows and sent mixed messages about where he stands on the UK's role to tackle climate change

Net-zero goals will need $100tn of green finance

2022-10-24T23:01:37Z

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ESG Asset Management Net Zero

New estimates show the scale of the challenge facing asset managers

HSBC, Barclays among banks financing most oil and gas expansion as pressure on ESG ramps up

By Bérengère Sim

2022-02-14T00:01:10Z

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Major financial institutions are facing pressure to roll back investments in fossil fuels

Consultancy joins the lucrative drive towards ESG advice

EY to recruit 1,300 staff for net zero advisory business

The Big Four firm is investing over £100m in a new sustainability business

Asset managers managers holding climate-controversial stocks will have to be able to provide strong justification for doing so or risk losing their mandates

Time’s up for fund managers who don’t act on climate change

With the UN’s climate conference due in November this year, asset owners will be cracking down on environmental laggards

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BlackRock’s client demand boosts transition investment amid ESG backlash

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management plots ‘dark green’ fund after mass downgrades

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management joins $59tn net-zero coalition

Why the City can’t miss the £1tn opportunity in a shift to net zero

Why 2023 could be boom or bust for ESG

Vanguard quits $66tn net-zero coalition

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Bank of England unveils plans to reduce senior banker bonus deferrals

Fordham’s geopolitical advisory firm enlists political heavyweights, Citi FX specialist

Citigroup said to plan fewer promotions in cost-cutting drive

Demand for office space with green credentials drives City’s refurb boom

JPMorgan, Credit Suisse among banks falling short on net-zero targets, charity says

Fund industry weighs up ESG under Rishi Sunak: ‘It’s clear he has a cost-cutting agenda’

Net-zero goals will need $100tn of green finance

HSBC, Barclays among banks financing most oil and gas expansion as pressure on ESG ramps up

EY to recruit 1,300 staff for net zero advisory business

Time’s up for fund managers who don’t act on climate change

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