Thought leadership

The reality is that responsible investment has been ahead of the political and societal curve, even if its hard-fought success is based on a paradox

Julian Poulter reflects on the updated Inevitable Policy Response

ESG is reframing the financial markets within the post-pandemic investment landscape. 2021 is expected to be pivotal, after 330 new ESG funds were launched YoY in 3Q20 (source: Bloomberg). Momentum will be matched by increased scrutiny, setting higher disclosure requirements for corporate and investors. How can investors build a sustainable portfolio in the post-pandemic financial environment, leveraging current opportunities while being considerate of long-term objectives and values? What corporates should focus on in order to attract investors’ interest? Which sectors, geographies and jurisdictions are better positioned for exciting investment opportunities? How quickly and efficiently is the regulatory framework adapting to meet calls for data harmonisation? What are the solutions available to investors and companies for meeting their sustainability standards and access to robust data sets? What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in data analysis and mining? Speakers: Diana van Maasdijk, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Equileap Niels Fibæk, CEO and co-founder, Matter Tomas Thyblad, VP Head of ESG Solutions, European Markets, Nasdaq Moderator: Giada Vercelli, Director, Fitzroy Consultant

Divestment not enough, says US-based hedge fund manager AQR

In the current sustainable funds flurry, speed and risk do not always square well

This is a time for innovation, not a short-term fix, argues Melissa Brown

CA100+ is about to publish benchmarks on its 160 target companies. But will it be effective in impelling companies to act as fast as science demands?

CDP’s Ross Simson puts the record straight on Adani’s latest score

Mervyn King, Paul Polman, Kerrie Waring, Bob Moritz and Gilbert Van Hassel lead the call for business and finance to support EU efforts to reform corporate governance rules

Simon Smiles and Vibeka Mair put forward an approach to QE that focuses on ESG ratings, not green bonds