Regulators increasing focus on sustainability outcomes - First Sentier
Interventions from regulators across Europe are driving increased focus on the sustainability outcomes of investments, according to First Sentier Investors.
Eurosif likely to set EU action plan as focus of new direction
The European Sustainable Investment Forum (Eurosif) plans to mould its new strategy around implementation of the EU’s Sustainable Finance Action Plan, Environmental Finance has learned.
Eurosif starts strategic review after Micilotta departure
The European Sustainable Investment Forum (Eurosif) has revealed that it is undertaking a review of its strategy, a week after its executive director’s departure was announced.
Final HLEG report marks giant strides for sustainable finance globally
The final High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG) report was released today, marking a landmark moment for the EU that will also reverberate around the rest of the world.
First State's stranded assets framework adapted by fixed income team
First State Investments' High Yield Fixed Income team has adopted a stranded assets framework into its decision making processes.
People Moves - GIIN, A4S, Solactive
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has recruited Ashley Elliot as global liaison for East Africa.
Eurosif revises mission under new head
The pan-European sustainable investment forum, Eurosif, has revised its strategy under its recently appointed head Flavia Micilotta.
First State sold Petrobras shares on ESG concerns before latest scandals
First State Investments sold its holdings in Petrobras because of concerns over the Brazilian oil company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance well before fraud and corruption allegations surfaced last year.