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Australian banks shine in RobecoSAM ratings
24 January 2017Just six financial institutions have been awarded 'gold stars' in RobecoSAM's 2017 Sustainability Yearbook, and three of them were Australian banks.
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Banks making progress on combating climate change
17 January 2017Banks have made considerable progress in addressing climate risks and opportunities in their business practices to align with a 2°C global warming target, but it is still not enough, according to a new report.
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Former PRI executive director joins UBS
09 January 2017Swiss bank UBS has recruited the founder and former head of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), James Gifford, as senior impact investing strategist.
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Water risk 'not currently priced into investment analysis'
22 December 2016Investors are not currently pricing in water risk into their analysis, even though it is "a powder keg" and a potential catalyst for sudden change, according to one investment bank.
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People moves - RobecoSAM, ANZ, ADE, Zevin, Stem
02 December 2016RobecoSAM has appointed Aris Prepoudis its new chief executive officer (CEO), replacing Michael Baldinger, who left to become head of sustainable and impact investing at UBS earlier this year.
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Blowing in the right direction
12 October 2016As the European offshore market continues to mature, Hamza Ali explores the financing trends that are driving down costs
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EF BRIEFS: Duke Energy, Statkraft, NEP
09 September 2016Norway's sovereign wealth fund has divested its holdings in US utility Duke Energy, pointing to the company's risk of "severe environmental damage".
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Greenko prices India's first high yield dollar green bond
11 August 2016Greenko has priced India's first dollar-denominated 'high yield' corporate green bond, with more expected to follow.
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After Paris, banks need to up their game on climate change
11 July 2016Banks are only just beginning to grasp the opportunities presented by the transition to a low-carbon economy, argues Lauren Compere
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Baldinger leaves RobecoSAM to become UBS sustainability head
08 July 2016Michael Baldinger is to step down as CEO of RobecoSAM, and will lead UBS's efforts to become a "leader" in the sustainable asset management space.