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Lack of location data leaves UBP unable to assess biodiversity fund's impact

A lack of asset-level data is hindering portfolio-wide assessments of biodiversity impact, UBP claimed, as it called for increased disclosure from companies.

EU Nature Restoration Law finally approved in 'massive victory for nature'

An EU law to restore at least 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030 has been approved after a 'compromise' text won a slim majority among EU countries - a move welcomed by investors and NGOs who called it "a massive victory for Europe's nature".

Biodiversity funds underperform benchmarks in 2023

The growing universe of biodiversity funds generally posted positive returns in 2023, but active funds lagged their benchmarks. Genevieve Redgrave reports.

Biodiversity funds top $1 billion for first time

Biodiversity fund assets topped $1 billion for the first time in 2023, but the majority of funds in the universe remain small.

Three new biodiversity funds launched in Q4

Three new biodiversity funds were launched in the final quarter of 2023, taking total number to 19, according to research conducted by Environmental Finance.

Engagement is the 'measure of success' on biodiversity, says UBP

It is more valuable to engage on biodiversity-related themes, rather than try to manage 'arbitrary' data points, Union Bank Privée (UBP) has argued.

Biodiversity fund assets triple in 2022 to nearly $1bn

Assets in biodiversity funds passed $984 million at the end of 2022, with a flurry of strategy launches despite macroeconomic woes, Thomas Cox reports

UBP optimistic despite biodiversity fund halving in size

After a difficult year that saw its biodiversity-themed listed equities fund halve in size, demand for nature financing will grow due to policy changes and the effects of the COP15 agreement,...

UBP on the hunt for profitable social investments

Social investments, particularly in developed markets, are constrained by the lack of profitability in some sectors, Union Bancaire Privée has said.

'Some meaningful success' on COP15 financing, says UBP