Vanguard today launches two new environmental, social and governance focused exchange traded funds. The Vanguard ESG Developed Europe All Cap UCITS ETF and the Vanguard ESG North America All Cap UCITS ETF are designed to serve as core building blocks for ESG-aware...
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Advisers recognise that responsible investment does not compromise returns
42% of advisers believe over half of future new business will be driven by Responsible Investment Most advisers now incorporating RI into ATRQ and CIP Tackling climate change and avoiding fossil fuels popular among investors Liontrust and Royal London...
Innovative sustainability event for investors in Climate Tech unveils exciting speaker line-up
Reset Connect, an innovative sustainability and net-zero event for innovators and investors has unveiled its exciting speaker line-up,which includes representatives from leading financial and funding providers Starling Bank, Triodos Bank and Sustainable Ventures....
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: Phoenix Group tells IFA Magazine how they are supporting customers and colleagues’ mental wellbeing
This article is featured as part of our week-long series looking at awareness and practical advice to support the Mental Health of those working across the financial services sector. Riffat Tufail, Vulnerable Customer Lead at Phoenix Group, said: "The COVID-19...
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Mazars’ George Lagarias: Lack of normality means lack of visibility
George Lagarias, Chief Economist at Mazars, discusses the potential outlook for the year ahead. Week ahead “Last week saw the second-worst...
Divorce Day: MetLife offers financial resilience tips for women navigating a divorce or change in relationship status
The 10th January marks ‘Divorce Day’; a day when family lawyers report an increase in enquiries as a result of the stress of a family...
Pictet Asset Management’s Luca Paolini: “Omicron wave won’t sink stocks”
“The Omicron Covid variant may have led to more restrictions but the economic recovery remains resilient nevertheless, which means stocks...
Aegon: Advisers highlight top 3 challenges to delivering retirement advice in 2022
Aegon research highlights the top 3 challenges concerning advisers when providing retirement advice in the coming year. In descending...
Hargreaves Lansdown and Oxford Economics launches a landmark study into savings and resilience
Chris Hill, CEO, Hargreaves Lansdown, says: “We have been helping our clients build financial resilience for 40 years, but we wanted to go...
River and Mercantile’s James Sym: Will 2022 be the year the industry starts doing ESG properly?
James Sym, Head of European Equities at River and Mercantile says that 2022 will be the year that the industry stops playing at ESG, and...
New report by Lord Wei calls on investors and governments to support impactful investing
Many of the challenges we face require levels of innovation that only impact investing can foster and provide. To keep taxes low and come...
Hodge releases “Tired of Retirement” whitepaper
Research from the specialist lender reveals a dislike of the word “retirement”, insights into joint finances, and a need for education...
Tax return breathing space doesn’t mean you should put it off
If you haven’t filed your tax return yet, the government has announced that you have until 28 February to complete it, before you face a...
House prices scale new heights, but inflation may well halt the ascent
Average house prices reached another record high of £276,091 in December. During 2021, the average price rose £24,500 – the biggest gain...
ESG fund sales are keeping the lights on
Responsible fund sales account for three quarters of net fund sales, according to latest data from the Investment Association Global...
M&G’s Woolnough on why the quit rate in US labour market matters
By Richard Woolnough The start of each year is the time to reflect, look back and – importantly – try to focus on the year ahead. This is...
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