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Allianz, Axa, Amundi and Aberdeen named in sustainable company list
24 January 2018Amundi, Aberdeen Asset Management, Allianz and Axa are among the new entries to the list of the 100 most sustainable large corporations, according to Corporate Knights.
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Allianz GI buys remaining 20% of German wind park
28 December 2017German insurer Allianz's asset management business Allianz Global Investors (AGI) has bought out the remaining 20% of German wind park portfolio PNE Wind Partners. The sum of the transaction was not disclosed.
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$26trn of investors sign up to climate engagement initiative
12 December 2017More than 200 global institutional investors with over $26.3 trillion in assets have joined forces in a collaborative engagement initiative to drive swifter corporate action on climate change.
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Global Coal Exit List: How investors can bolster coal divestment
08 December 2017In recent months, more banks and investors have committed to reduce their coal exposure. While this is a laudable step, research finds that the new coal policies have important shortcomings, argues Christina Beberdick
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People moves: Carbon Tracker, Allianz, WWF, Sustineri, BMO
01 December 2017Carbon Tracker Initiative has appointed Hermes Investment Management's chief executive Saker Nusseibeh as non-executive chairman.
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Insurers reach 'tipping point' on climate change
29 November 2017Concerns about climate change are influencing the underwriting and investment policies of a growing number of insurance companies, finds Graham Cooper
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Timing and overcrowding: the challenges facing insurers in renewables
27 November 2017Renewable energy is a popular asset class for insurers within the alternatives universe, and the trend is likely to continue based on the industry's growth forecasts. But challenges remain for insurers looking to grow exposure in unfamiliar territory. Asa Gibson reports
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Insurance giant Allianz on 'inserting ESG into its DNA'
21 November 2017Allianz has divested from coal companies but has come under fire for continuing to insure the sector. Nick Roumpis reports
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Insurers blacklist illegal fishing boats
10 October 2017More than 20 leading insurers have pledged to stop underwriting vessels that have been blacklisted for their involvement in illegal fishing.
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Folksam CIO: "There is simply no reason not to continue investing in green bonds"
09 October 2017Michael Kjeller, chief investment officer of Swedish pensions and insurance provider Folksam, discusses his firm's decision to raise its target for green bond investment