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Integrate climate risk now, insurers told
16 September 2019Insurers should start integrating climate risk into their management and business operations now, and not wait for the perfect tools, according to a report from the Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP) and UK charity ShareAction.
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Central banks are 'not leading by example' on climate change
08 July 2019Central banks have started playing "a crucial role" in mobilising the institutions they supervise to address climate risks, but "seem more hesitant to lead by example" when it comes to their own investments, a report argues.
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People moves: Finance for Tomorrow, M&GPrudential, KEB Hana Bank, Union Investment Institutional
31 May 2019Philippe Zaouati, CEO of French asset manager Mirova, part of Natixis Investment Managers, has stepped down as chair of Finance for Tomorrow.
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Insurers say climate change is now their top risk
08 April 2019Climate change has supplanted cyber risk as the top risk for the world's insurers, according to a recent survey.
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The 12 themes set to shape 2019
04 January 2019What are the areas to watch for responsible investing in 2019, asks Peter Cripps
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Environmentalists slam US insurers for backing coal
03 December 2018Asia-Pacific firms fare slightly better; Swiss Re and Axa earn top marks
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Want impact? Invest in private debt, says M&G
21 November 2018M&G says its private debt impact fund gives direct exposure to projects or small companies, and provides healthy returns. Peter Cripps reports
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First sovereign blue bond launched
29 October 2018The Republic of Seychelles has issued a first-of-its-kind sovereign 'blue bond' to help conserve its marine environment, sparking hopes that the deal will kickstart a new market for ocean-themed bonds.
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Hurricanes spark 'witches brew of litigation' in US
26 October 2018"A witches' brew of litigation" is being brought in Texas in the wake of the hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, a lawyer has warned, highlighting the growing liability risks that climate change and extreme weather events pose to businesses and insurers.
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Investors call for tougher sustainability standards for palm oil
16 August 2018Global investors managing about $6.7 trillion have called on the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) to adopt a more robust and effective standard for production of the widely-used vegetable oil.