All articles by Adrian Murdoch
Adrian Murdoch
Hong Kong now has the edge as green finance centre
Singapore and Hong Kong’s recent budgets target ESG have analysts arguing that Hong Kong is edging ahead in green finance services.
Demographics threaten Germany’s triple-A status
An ageing population, reduced labour supply and increased public spending threaten Germany’s triple-A rating. This is a warning for many.
Responsible investing: ShareAction rates the top 77 asset managers
New research from ShareAction shows while some have embraced sustainable issues, four of the world’s largest asset managers are stubbornly slow to.
International Women’s Day: Better gender diversity equals higher profits
New data reveals that greater gender diversity within asset management is linked to improved investment returns.
NZBA: Fossil fuel-funding members come under fire
NZBA member banks are still funding the fossil fuel sector to the tune of $270bn, but there is a glimmer of hope this will change.
Davos: Collaboration on sustainability is the key
At Davos, Kearney’s Angela Hultberg and Simon Kent say the conversation changed from theory to the need for real-world sustainability solutions.
Gfanz: Why GLS Bank’s exit is a serious setback
The banking members of Gfanz have long proved troublesome. But the departure of Germany’s GLS Bank could lead it to insignificance.
The ESG culture war tantrums
Democrats and Republicans are closer on ESG than the name-calling suggests, while SEC disclosure proposals are moving the US towards global harmonisation.
Oil engagement: Shutting out the petrostates won’t help
Despite climate backsliding from oil majors, engagement with them and the petrostates is likely to be more constructive than shutting them out.
Governance pushes Adani bonds to junk brink
With a third of its stock value lost in a week and bonds trading at distressed levels, Adani is counting the cost of governance concerns.