Managers of Wealth Offshore

'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.

Why Private Equity firms must integrate ESG into the valuation process

In the past this pressure was more concerned with the quality of reporting, whereas now it is more about the positive impact of ESG on people, the environment, society and the necessity to assess any risk of non-compliance on the valuation of the portfoli

Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC

The Working Group I report is the first instalment of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), which will be completed in 2022.

Objectway Commits for the Highest Good of All: A Sustainability Statement

One of the green issues currently having a major impact on society is indeed plastic

Unstoppable ESG momentum puts investment manager reporting in the spotlight

The figures tell a dual story. First, of impressive growth. Investor demand, emerging regulatory disclosure requirements, and the launch and reclassification of environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds have fuelled a surge in ESG-focused asset all

ESG in private debt

Alternative asset managers in Europe are leading the way for ESG: 63% of alternative assets invested for the continent are already managed under sustainable principles which have been systematically incorporated into the investment decision.

What’s Next for ESG?

During the past five years, the investment decisions and priorities of managers and advisors over the wealth and investment industry have evolved significantly.

Guernsey and green finance - a promising start with a bright future ahead

Through the creation of the Guernsey Green Finance initiative, Guernsey hopes to contribute its expertise as a global finance centre to help fulfil the SDG's objectives and satisfy the increasing demand for green investment options.

New insurance business drawn to Guernsey by ESG framework

The comprehensive framework is based on four pillars of governance, risks, insured investments and reporting.

Sustainability theme for 2021 IOD Convention

This year’s theme for the Institute of Directors (IOD) Annual Convention is sustainability and its role within Guernsey’s global branding.

European Commission Proposed Green Bond Standard

The proposed Regulation aims to make the EU's financial system more sustainable by creating a 'gold standard' for green bonds that can be compared to, and potentially aligned with, other market standards.

JFSC: Revised policy on trading carbon credits and cannabis activities

The changes we have made to our policy relate to businesses wanting to trade carbon credits or undertake cannabis activities.

Sustainable investments account for more than a third of global assets

The report also includes money invested using a process that assesses the risk and return impact of issues, such as climate change, even if the strategy's mandate does not have a formal, explicit sustainability focus, so-called 'ESG integration&

ESG: Balancing Competing Interests - The Court's Intervention

ESG is not just a buzzword used to denote a company's commitment to corporate responsibility.

Sustainable investment: Jersey's new anti-greenwashing disclosure requirements

Following consultation with relevant industry stakeholders, the disclosure requirements are a proportionate response to changes driven by evolving international standards in environmental, social and governance..

The International Stock Exchange Launches "TISE Sustainable" Market Segment

TISE Sustainable provides a comprehensive and reputable market segment to enable the flow of capital into investments that promote environmental, social or sustainable activities.

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