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Interesting that as Investors lose interest in ESG, spending by listed companies to become ESG "compliant" increases dramatically. If this trend continues listed companies will start to feel the pain and have to re-think whether the extra costs will improve ROI. ESG started out as a concept most investors agreed with, especially the call for better governance. The problem started when the marketing of ESG "Index" products became the flavor of the day without regard for any standardized model. Money flowed in and the large institutions who controlled these indexes began to flex their power...until normalized interest rates exposed the sham. Investors are now reacting to declining performance and will ultimately determine whether ESG remains a big investment theme or a niche.#esg #investing #etfs #eshinvesting

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We are proud to have been voted for two awards at the 2023 ESG Clarity Awards - including the Best ESG Fund House (Passive). The ESG Clarity Awards is an annual recognition of companies and individuals that show continued dedication and commitment to sustainable investing. On naming UBS AM the Best ESG Fund House (Passive), the judge’s commented: “This company has a long-standing track record in passive products and has built up a highly respectable ESG range with variety and returns on offer to investors. It has also put a lot of thought into how it will meet net-zero targets and build a well-resourced team to tackle this”. #sustainableinvesting with #ubsetf & index funds. #ESG

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Whether you’re starting a fund or formalizing your firm’s ESG program, it’s daunting to stand at the foot of the ESG mountain. Our team of experienced ESG professionals share the ten things every private equity GP should know before beginning their ESG journey.Gain insights here: https://lnkd.in/eZgrbrKN#esg #sustainability #esgprogram #privateequity

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Was I just talking about this? I sure was, because man, it's a huge, fallen oak tree across the 4-lane highway of increasing the flow of capital into sustainability. Traffic backed up for miles. The messaging around ESG needs to be clear and consistent. This isn't coming from a globally aligned effort, so it's every organization for itself, trying to put together the most effective, authentic, compliant story as possible."What's a global money manager to do? The answer seems to be to ensure their messaging and intentions are airtight when it comes to defining ESG and its application to strategies."It's not just a money manager challenge, of course. We're seeing the same thing at the corporate level, and frankly at all levels of the #sustainability and #ESG world.

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💭 Is ESG dead? 💭 Can the ESG fund market survive? 💭 Is sustainable investing meeting clients' demand for impact and financial returns amidst greenwashing, regulation, and culture wars? Join us tomorrow to answer these questions and more during our ESG Investing Masterclass, register now ➡ https://ow.ly/vf8E50P3chmOffering valuable insights are CCLA Investment Management's James Corah, Hargreaves Lansdown's Emma Wall, Embark for Advisers' Peter Toogood, and Morningstar's Nicolò Bragazza, CFA.#sustainability #sustainableinvesting #ESG #esginvesting

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Investors worldwide are showing a strong commitment to ESG, with 87.5% planning to increase their Private Markets (PM) ESG investments over the next two years. Asset managers are responding by expanding their ESG product offerings, with 86.5% planning to meet the growing demand. PWC's forecast indicate a surge in global ESG PM AuM, presenting an exciting opportunity for sustainable investments. Don't miss out on the transformative power of ESG in fund structuring. #ESGInvestments #SustainableFinancehttps://lnkd.in/dMYXPdQ6

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In today's intricate investment landscape, private equity ESG strategies have emerged as a crucial consideration for investors. Nevertheless, these strategies come with their own set of challenges. These challenges encompass accusations of greenwashing, issues with data quality and availability, the absence of standardised ESG metrics and reporting frameworks, and real impact.In partnership with Apex Group Ltd, join us on 15 November at 15:00 GMT for a complimentary webinar - Is Impact the solution for private equity's ESG challenges?Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-bVpJSG#privateequity #privatemarkets #ESG #GPs #Fundmanagers #impactstrategies

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The future of ESG within the responsible investment landscape is uncertain- major US asset managers have closed more ESG funds in 2023 than in the previous 3 years combined.After an ESG fund “gold rush” that attracted $2.5 trillion of capital by the end of 2022, the markets are experiencing a steep drop in demand.Institutional and retail investors that followed the trend of investing in debuting ESG funds anticipated more in terms of financial returns and contributions towards creating environmental and social impact.The reality was different. Returns often lagged behind benchmark indexes, and ethical investing credibility behind ESG deteriorated after research like the one from Scientific Beta unravelled the lack of correlation between ESG scores and carbon intensity.In the world of investments, capital doesn’t like empty promises. If promises aren’t fulfilled- it leaves.More importantly, the ESG “gold rush” highlighted a major issue within the capital allocation environment : investors often do not possess enough information and expertise to make educated decisions. This is especially evident throughout financing directed at solving scientifically complex problems like climate change, with heavy emitting sectors like agriculture being almost entirely overlooked in terms of decarbonisation opportunities.If investors plan on making investments that will truly create positive and sustainable impact, delivering enhanced long-term returns, they need to be more informed about the science behind their decisions.#esg #impactfunds #impactinvesting #etf #esgetf #esgfunds #sustainablefinance #PRI #sustainableinvestment #alphareturns BlackRock Vanguard State Street Janus Henderson Group PLC Hartford Funds

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BlackRock Inc. is the global leader in ESG investing, with $288 billion of ESG assets under management. Most of these assets are in passive funds, such as index funds and ETFs, which track ESG benchmarks and offer low fees. BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink has also advocated for ESG as the future of finance and society. However, BlackRock’s ESG approach has faced some criticism and challenges from activists and regulators.#sustainability #sustainableinvestments #esginvesting #esg

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In a recent lawsuit involving BlackRock's #ESG investments, detailed in the Financial Times, attention has shifted to the challenges within ESG investing. Transparency emerges as a central theme, highlighting the need for more transparent disclosure of ESG strategies for investors and asset managers.The only way ESG-conscious Asset Managers and Owners can avoid the threat of greenwashing accusations is by setting high benchmarking standards that can be easily interrogated and continuously monitored. This is where the KnowYourFunds platform comes in.Share your thoughts on the implications of this lawsuit for the future of ESG investing, fostering a meaningful dialogue on responsible and informed investment practices.

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