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Dirk Van de Put says confectionery group has faced no pressure to leave country completely
Value of agricultural acreage more than doubles in bet that prices will soar in world suffering scarcity of resources
Also in today’s newsletter, US pension giant CIO slams divestment strategies
Funds become cheaper, but questions remain about green credentials
Group warns lenders and asset managers they are prepared to shift to greener providers
University’s exposure has risen despite landmark 2020 commitment to divestment
Growing elderly populations could bring fertile opportunities for impact financiers
International Finance Corporation’s response could set a precedent for ‘remediation’ payments
A new fund seeks to kick-start the nascent sector
Campaign group draws support from 27 investors to support AGM motion for stronger targets
Endowment’s $300mn commitment to energy transition fund shows how fiduciaries are getting around bans
Non-profit group raises questions over fiduciary duty
More than 290 Article 8 funds revised their commitment in Q3 compared with 190 in the previous quarter
US state’s lawsuit is the latest Republican-led salvo against $9.1tn asset manager
Education SDG ‘in peril’ but impact investors have taken an interest
Veteran activist cites loss of confidence in winding down of environmental and social fund manager
As opinions shift, asset managers like BlackRock are talking more about maximising returns than about saving the world
As regulators focus on sustainable investments, campaigners are calling for greater disclosure and even political action
Financial Conduct Authority moves to outlaw ‘misleading’ marketing in $250bn sector
From the FT Archive: Should you put your money into ESG funds?
Sector is a big investor in renewable energy, where discounts have widened to 25 per cent
US Federal Reserve forecasts suggesting ‘higher for longer’ interest rates have caused bond yields to soar — and bondholders to sell. Borrowers on floating rates are also feeling pain. But money market funds and catastrophe bonds still have fans
Record outflow of £544mn from responsible investment funds in September
Rightwing attempt to block the adoption of new sustainability rules is voted down
New investigation shines light on an obscure corner of the green debt market in Brazil
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