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The Many Approaches to Sustainable Investing

Jon Hale

End of Week Notes Spelling out terms and clarifying the scope of the field will produce better outcomes This was the year that sustainable investing became truly entrenched in the investment world. Assets continued to move into sustainable funds. include sustainable funds in retirement plans. It is not activism.

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A Business Guide to Sustainable Finance

3BL Media

Business Benefits of Sustainable Finance Several advantages to sustainable finance go beyond producing dividends. Here are a few of the outcomes that contribute to a company's long-term sustainability and competitiveness. Lower perceived risk can result in lower costs for financing.

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ISS ESG, Qontigo, Launch Biodiversity-Focused Index Suite

ESG Today

According to a blog post by Antonio Celeste, Qontiigo’s Director for Sustainability Product Management, the launch comes as “those at the forefront of responsible investing are increasingly looking to integrate biodiversity considerations in portfolios,” both to manage risk and to capture emerging biodiversity opportunities, adding: “For many observers, (..)

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ESG Evolution Calls for Terminology Alignment

Chris Hall

In November 2021, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) said there is need for the global investment industry to “develop common sustainable finance-related terms and definitions” to ensure consistency.

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Philippine SEC Finalises Green Fund Rules

Chris Hall

Under the new rules funds must allocate two-thirds of their NAV to sustainable investment objectives. . The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued its final rules for sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) funds. .

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Climate tops ESG Priorities for US Institutional Investors

Chris Hall

Climate change is the leading issue being addressed by US asset owners that incorporate ESG factors into their investment decisions, according to the US SIF Foundation’s latest biennial Report on US Sustainable Investing Trends.

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SFDR Update “Does not Kill Innovation” – AllianzGI

Chris Hall

In April, the EC’s responses to questions raised by the ESAs on SFDR last September, provided long-awaited clarity on the that financial market participants carry the responsibility of defining sustainable investments but should disclose their approach.