How much heed should investors pay to Chinese political risk?
‘The current skittish attitude towards China has driven down a lot of share prices’
ESG
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European Commission readies €250bn green bond roll out
But a bun fight is already brewing about who ‘deserves’ the proceeds
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More hammer blows for UDI investors
Insolvency proceedings opened against more of its companies
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German firms hit with European human rights criminal complaint
Brands and retailers are accused of being complicit in the forced labour of Uyghurs
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AP1 seeds Federated Hermes climate change HY credit fund
Swedish national pension fund says it ‘recognises the need for collaborative action and financing’
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Hits keep on coming for UDI
It financed biomass and solar plants with the money of private investors
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Most ESG and climate funds not Paris-aligned
Great deal of the misalignment is due to the prevalence of passive strategies
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DWS defends itself against greenwashing accusations
The firm said it ‘stands by its annual report disclosures’
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Google invests €1bn into Germany
But perhaps should not expect a particularly warm welcome
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German fund industry AUM hit fresh record
Open-ended retail fund inflows led by a large margin
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Putting all eggs in an investment basket won’t solve the climate crisis
Vast sums of money flow into ESG strategies but firms act on behalf of clients, not the planet
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Goldman Sachs to buy NN Investment Partners for €1.6bn
After strategic review concludes sale is the best option