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Rathbones launches sixth Votes Against Slavery campaign with record support
Forced labour in the private economy generates $236bn in illegal profits per year globally
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Fund selectors look to AI and private markets for asset growth
Almost half of wealth managers say meeting client demand for unlisted assets will be a ‘critical factor’ in their growth plans
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Q&A with Michele Demers: Where is the money going in sustainable investment?
While the terminology is evolving – funds move away from ‘ESG’ – the commitment to sustainability remains strong
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Drax rivals Foresight bid for HEIT
Drax Group’s bid, which is being recommended by the HEIT board, comes at a 5% premium to the Foresight offer
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Investing in water: A growing range of fund options
Hortense Bioy explores the investment opportunities in the supply of safe freshwater
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Morningstar Sustainalytics calls on investors to contextualise DEI rollbacks as concerns mount
Investors should ‘carefully consider’ the implications for their investments as some ESG Risk Ratings could be moved
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NatureAlpha launches enhanced nature risk data analytics platform
‘We must dispel the misconception that nature data is inaccessible and fragmented’, says CEO
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Comgest head of sustainability exits to join former CEO’s new boutique
Arnaud Cosserat and fellow portfolio manager Alistair Wittet left Comgest to found Aecus Partners in December
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What will the next 25 years bring for the water industry?
Water has undoubtedly been one of the most successful non-sector investment themes, Matt Sheldon says
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World Water Day: Five experts offer sustainable solutions for Earth’s most precious resource
Issues and opportunities in a sector that has seen heightened public scrutiny in recent years
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Nordea AM given €800m sustainability-focused BetaPlus mandate
Tasked with supporting Ircantec to achieve its 7% annual CO2 reduction target


