Hedge fund replication ahoy
Also in today’s newsletter, how the US opted for ‘a slower, more expensive transition’, according to one investor
Actual owners of shares should have more say than their hired fund managers
Also in today’s newsletter, a new trend in blue bond issuances
Corporate leaders realise they can’t ignore the social and political context in which they operate
New regulations governing fund ratings will help, but there are other ways to navigate the confusion
Also in today’s newsletter, debate over whether defence stocks should count as a sustainable investment
Groups managing more than $13tn cite ‘economic imperative’ of finding ways to reduce superbugs’ spread
As an artificial lake on the Iberian peninsula attracts more businesses, it has become a victim of its own success
Sector’s shares have soared and asset managers in debate on whether investing in it can be seen as sustainable
Experts warn of ties between Big Tech and philanthropic bodies with groups that set corporate climate standards
The likelihood of a divided government means climate policies would require bipartisan support
Support on votes has been dwindling among big money managers after reaching record levels just a few years ago
Demand for specialised sustainable credit products has risen sharply but there is no agreed definition
British International Investment head says impact-focused investors should be willing to sacrifice returns
Conservative justices have curbed regulators’ ability to impose new rules
New chief executive Hein Schumacher is reshaping the business and cutting jobs
It could get an assist from a recent offshore oil discovery
Asset manager supported just 20 of 493 environmental and social proposals put forward by shareholders at annual meetings
Britain risks an emerging regulatory gap with the EU on supplier due diligence
Study suggests high-emitting companies are treated as riskier borrowers
Adoption of a new reporting baseline will benefit boards and investors alike
Also in today’s newsletter, US nuclear energy sector primed for a political boost
Chief Gary Nagle is accused of using shift in investor attitudes on ESG as smokescreen for dropping plans to ditch coal business
Announcement by chancellor Rachel Reeves comes amid global drive to increase transparency of sector
