Green bond issuance to hit record US$600 billion in 2025

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AXA Investment Managers forecasts that green bond issuance will soar to US$600 billion in 2025, driven by supportive regulation, evolving market dynamics, and surging investor demand for credible ESG-aligned investments.... Read more continue reading

bfinance poll reveals shift in ESG sentiments amid heightened geopolitical concerns

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In March 2025, bfinance invited institutional investors to participate in a snap poll conducted in the wake of mounting economic and geopolitical turbulence. Recent months have seen significant disruption to... Read more continue reading

The Great Greenhushing: Companies retreat from ESG amid regulatory uncertainty

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The retreat from ESG commitments could have long-term consequences for both corporate reputations and financial risk management as investors increasingly scrutinise companies for their sustainability practices, according to Dugald Higgins,... Read more continue reading

Schroders Capital partners with Apple to launch a second China clean energy strategy

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Schroders Capital’s Infrastructure team in Asia has announced the first close of a China renewable energy strategy following a US$100 million anchor investment commitment from Apple.  The actively-managed strategy targets... Read more continue reading

ESG isn’t going away, but it will change

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Despite political debates around climate reporting, ESG remains a critical factor in business strategy, Dugald Higgins, head of responsible investment and sustainability at Zenith Investment Partners said. While Australia’s federal... Read more continue reading

Corporate Australia faces major hurdles on the path to Net Zero

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Will Baylis Corporate Australia is struggling to meet Net Zero goals, with significant challenges hindering progress according to Martin Currie Australia, a leading equities investment manager. Even though the firm... Read more continue reading

Future Group unveils RealZero Check – new global standard for climate accountability

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Sustainable superannuation company Future Group has launched a first-of-its-kind tool, RealZero Check, a free and open source, science-based tool designed to help investors and financial institutions set credible net zero... Read more continue reading

Surge in power demand, green energy transition fuel investor opportunities, PGIM research finds

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A surge in power demand fueled by artificial intelligence, the growing energy demands of a rising middle class in emerging market economies, rising geopolitical tensions, and the push to decarbonisation... Read more continue reading

BT Panorama managed accounts now exceed 400, diversified and ESG options added

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BT’s managed accounts offering has reached a milestone, with the total number of managed portfolios on BT Panorama pushing past 400, and funds under administration in these products reaching $16... Read more continue reading

Delayed climate policies disproportionately impact lower income and emerging countries, challenging their transition paths to net zero targets

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Climate pathways are integral to economic and market expectations, and investors must increasingly focus their attention on the impact of the energy and climate transitions, particularly in Emerging Markets (EM)... Read more continue reading