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Asset managers not 'environmental police', says BlackRock's Fink

Despite a growing need to address the energy transition, asset managers should not be the 'environmental police', BlackRock's Larry Fink said, amid growing pushback in several US states against investors' stance on sustainability.

Phoenix estimates 20% of equity and credit assets exposed to high transition risks

Some 20% of Phoenix's listed equity and credit portfolios are exposed to sectors at high risk in the transition to a net-zero economy, such as energy, utilities, industrials and materials.

Bond round-up: Rivian, airports spotlight, Landsec ... and more

UK confirms nuclear will be classified as sustainable in taxonomy

The UK chancellor has confirmed the country will classify nuclear energy generation as sustainable in its green taxonomy.

Australia's biggest superfunds accused of greenwashing

Australia's biggest superfunds have been accused of greenwashing by campaign group Market Forces, for failing to engage effectively with high emitters.

Sustainable investments exposed to Silicon Valley Bank, says Morningstar

COP out: how the promise of Glasgow has faded

Investors should be ready to push UK policymakers to change course on climate, Eliette Riera writes

Investors urged to reject Credit Suisse climate strategy

Aviva completes divestment of £2.5bn in fossil fuel companies

Aviva has divested almost all its £2.5 billion ($3 billion) exposure to fossil fuel companies on its "Stoplist" of firms with weak ambitions to reduce their climate impact.

Man Group: Water industry will defy broader market instability

The water industry will defy macroeconomic headwinds to grow globally due to government spending trends, despite posting negative returns last year, a fund manager at Man Group has predicted.