Aviva has hired Phoenix Group’s Leah Ramoutar as its environmental sustainability director, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role. Ramoutar has worked at Phoenix Group for more than 14 years, building her way from corporate finance manager to head of climate and nature risk. She previously held roles at Rianta Capital, European Capital … Read more
In recent years, ESG investing has taken centre stage in the world of finance. It seemed like many financial advisers and fund distributors were eager to tout their commitment to responsible and sustainable investment. However, as time has passed, it could be argued that the landscape of ESG investing appears to be shifting. Some are … Read more
The UK government should look at setting up a regulatory or advisory body to monitor firms’ adherence with the green taxonomy, according to recommendations in the final paper from the Green Technical Advisory Group (GTAG). Published in the final ahead of the taxonomy’s release, the final paper urges the government to consider governance arrangements and … Read more
Opportunities arising from the energy transition haven’t gone unnoticed by investors. Demand for funds investing in the clean energy space have increased tremendously in recent years. Morningstar groups these kinds of funds in the equity alternative energy category, and for years, total assets under management hovered between €3bn (£2.6bn) and €5bn. In 2020, investors suddenly … Read more
Bridges Fund Management, the specialist private market firm, has appointed Henry Jones as partner and head of value creation. Jones will lead Bridges‘ impact-integrated value creation function, working across the firm’s portfolio of operating companies. The firm said in a statement Jones (pictured) is an “experienced business builder and has a tracked record of driving … Read more
ESG Clarity adapts index to bring in additional sustainability elements, altering top 25 funds In the three years we have been running the Responsible Ratings index (RRI) a lot has changed. What constitutes an ESG fund, as well as investor preferences for sustainability criteria, has adapted and most investors are now looking for more than … Read more
Jake Moeller, senior investment consultant at Square Mile, is looking forward to announcements at COP28 to “reaffirm and re-establish” the messages and ambitions around decarbonisation and a just transition. In this video interview for ESG Clarity’s video series the Green Dream, he said he hopes companies and governments will become more proactive and not be distracted … Read more
Milltrust International, an investment manager co-headquartered in London and Singapore, has launched a global sustainability-focused multi-family office with the aim of protecting and investing assets for families who prioritise sustainability and impact. East West Private Wealth (EWPW) is an independent advisory and investment management platform designed for families and entrepreneurs to provide long term financial … Read more
Clarity AI has launched a sustainable investment index and ETF methodology, which aligns with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). According to the sustainability technology platform, the methodology will help index and ETF providers build, define and market products falling within the European Union’s definition of sustainable investment, outlined in Article 2(17) of the SFDR. … Read more
