Koch leaves DWS for AllianzGI
People moves: DWS, Mercer, Robeco, NN IP, AIG ... and more
Robeco poaches UBS researchers
$14trn investor group pushes for AGM vote on 'net zero' claims
A group of 53 investors with a combined $14 trillion of assets under management has called for new climate-related corporate governance measures, including an annual general meeting (AGM) vote on corporate 'net zero' transition plans.
Insurance giants form Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
German insurers are risking their climate credibility
By continuing to do coal business on the side and insuring new oil and gas projects, German insurers are putting their climate credibility at risk, warn Peter Bosshard and Regine Richter
Banks with $29trn in assets pledge to set 2050 'net zero' targets
A group of banks with about $28.5 trillion in assets has joined a UN-convened 'Net Zero Banking Alliance', and in doing so pledged to "align operational and attributable emissions from their portfolios with pathways to net-zero by 2050 or sooner".
Environmentalists highlight shortfalls in Allianz's climate targets
Calling on divestment from polluting companies and greater details on engagement strategy