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'More rigorous' standards see biennial review register big drop in sustainable assets

A big drop in the total assets judged as 'sustainable' globally has been reported in the latest in a series of biennial reviews, with tightened criteria in response to a "rise in greenwashing and greenhushing".

Investor groups publish 'harmonised' responsible investment definitions

The UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), CFA Institute, and Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA) have published a harmonised set of definitions for investment managers around five of the most commonly used responsible investment strategies.

EU investments classed 'sustainable' fall $1.8trn in wake of action plan

UBS: Oil price crash will encourage banks to back away from sector

The current oil price crash will encourage banks to reduce their exposure to the fossil fuels, UBS believes.

Market valuations are not pricing climate risk

Nearly nine in ten (87%) of investors do not believe markets are consistently and correctly pricing climate risks into company and sector valuations.

Responsible investment grows 25% in two years

The value of assets managed under responsible investment strategies have ballooned 25% over the past two years, thanks to rapid growth in countries such as Japan and the US, according to a report.