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Swiss initiative targets $1bn in impact investments
03 December 2021The Swiss government, UBS, Credit Suisse and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation have launched an initiative to 'mobilise' up to CHF1 billion ($1.1 billion) in impact investments in developing countries.
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People Moves 1 September: UBS, Invesco; Viridios Capital, Gresham House and more…
01 October 2021 -
UBS appoints global head of ESG
01 October 2021 -
Majority of 'climate' funds 'not aligned with Paris Agreement'
27 August 2021The majority of climate-themed equity funds are not aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement...
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BHP criticised as confirms oil and gas exit with Woodside deal
17 August 2021Pressure has been building on BHP to exit its fossil fuel assets, but its proposed deal to shift its oil and gas assets to Woodside has been criticised - and considered 'disastrous' for Woodside shareholders and the environment. Ahren Lester reports
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People moves: DWS, Mercer, Robeco, NN IP, AIG ... and more
13 August 2021 -
Robeco poaches UBS researchers
13 August 2021 -
$14trn investor group pushes for AGM vote on 'net zero' claims
30 July 2021A 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.
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Hong Kong appoints sustainable finance group to bolster disclosures
15 July 2021Hong Kong's securities regulator and central bank have helped create a group of experts to develop sustainability reporting and a dedicated carbon market in the territory.
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UBS, DBS & ABN Amro back 'banking for impact' methodology
30 June 2021UBS, Danske Bank, DBS and ABN Amro have thrown their support behind an initiative seeking to develop what could become "the de facto market standard" for banks to measure and report their social and environmental impact.