Managers of Wealth Offshore

A first for Guernsey’s insurance ESG framework

This announcement of the first accredited entity under the framework is a testament to our ambition to position ourselves at the forefront of ESG standards.

Unstoppable ESG momentum puts investment manager reporting in the spotlight

Generating real impact as a company stakeholder doesn’t happen overnight. In some cases, it could take up to five or ten years.

Guernsey – leader in green finance and jurisdiction of choice for sustainable investing

Guernsey has long been regarded as a leading financial services market in investment funds and private wealth for SA.

Apex Group launches Carbon Footprint Assessment & Reporting amid growing market demand

81 percent of Private Equity leaders surveyed by Apex Group agree that Private Equity funds and their portfolio should take greater responsibility for their carbon footprint.

Sustainable evolution post FATF

As we have gone past the halfway mark of 2021, all eyes are focused on the upcoming next step in Mauritius coming off the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (the ‘Grey List’).

The Isle of Man Treasury lists £400m sustainable bonds on TISE

The bonds are rated Aa3 by Moody’s and were offered under standalone documentation.

Guernsey is punching above its weight

Stephanie and Rupert were delighted with the chance to share the work of Guernsey Green Finance with such an influential organisation.

Get Ready for ESG on a Global Scale

3 things auditors, businesses, and regulators need to consider when it comes to sustainability reporting.

Beyond COVID-19: Towards a Net Zero World

Dilhan Pillay shared his thoughts with members of the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) ahead of the national association of company directors' annual conference.

Carbon neutrality can still damage our biodiversity

It has been noticeable how many articles from politicians have started linking climate change to future projects and risks.

Strategy for Nature Fund is launched – students and organisations invited to apply

As such, the Fund has been developed for individuals, educational facilities and charity organisations wishing to engage in projects that benefit the environment and local community.

Pandemic drives new risk profiles for banks

This emerged from the 11th annual EY/IIF global bank risk management survey, ‘Resilient banking: capturing opportunities and managing risks over the long term’.

EY & IIF Conduct Bank Risk Management Survey

The survey of 88 financial institutions across 33 countries provides a window into the changes in risk management seen globally during the past decade, and the major risks anticipated over the next 10 years.

Minister backs Bermuda as climate risk hub

Reflecting on “a year like no other”, the minister discussed a wide range of issues, including the pandemic and Bermuda’s economic recovery plan.

DPA to clamp down on applications which "negatively impact the environment"

This has been noticed by politicians on the DPA, who have seen many applications made which benefit the landowner but not the wider environment.

'Climate and finance has never seen a more dynamic time'

For many years now, companies just reported voluntarily as a matter of corporate responsibility or brand.

Electric bus being tested on Guernsey roads

E&I President Lindsay de Sausmarez said buses, not cars, could be the answer to reducing emissions in the island.

DoE and Dart spar over environmental assessment requirement

Mark VanDevelde, Dart chief executive officer, expressed concern over what he called “the inconsistency in the interpretation and application of the current law when determining at what stage an EIA is required”.

5 ways private debt managers can nudge corporates to make better ESG decisions

Though private debt managers do not generally hold board seats in the corporates they lend to, that's not the only way to influence the ESG strategy of a company.

Guernsey is going to “have to adapt” to the effects of climate change

The Guernsey-based company helps businesses become more sustainable and reduce their footprint on the world around them.

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