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Learn moreGlobal Sustainable Investment Review 2022 launched
UKSIF has welcomed the launch of the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance’s 2022 Global Sustainable Investment Review, which has found $30.3 trillion is invested globally in sustainable investing assets. The report also showcases a maturing of the industry, which includes the adoption of tighter definitions of when a fund can be described as ‘sustainable’. GSIA Chair…
UKSIF welcomes FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements
UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) Chief Executive, James Alexander, has welcomed the FCA’s policy statement on its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels regime. UKSIF is the leading membership body for sustainable finance in the UK, representing over 300 members managing £19tn in global assets under management. UKSIF Chief Executive,…
UKSIF response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Following today’s Autumn Statement, the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has called on the Chancellor to set out a more comprehensive response to the US Inflation Reduction Act, the EU’s Green Deal Industrial Plan, and other similar initiatives. UKSIF Chief Executive, James Alexander, said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s plans to speed…
UKSIF response to the King’s Speech
The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF), which represents 300+ members managing over £19tn in global assets under management (AUM), has expressed disappointment at the announcement of new licensing rounds for North Sea oil and gas. UKSIF Chief Executive, James Alexander, said: “We are extremely disappointed by the announcement of new licensing rounds for…
Investment industry heavyweights CFA Institute, GSIA and PRI announce harmonized definitions for responsible investment approaches
New York City – 1 November 2023 CFA Institute, the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA), and Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) have issued a new resource that aims to bring greater understanding and consistency to terminology used in responsible investment, specifically: Screening ESG integration Thematic investing Stewardship Impact investing For each term, CFA Institute, GSIA, and…
UKSIF urges government to launch Green Taxonomy consultation as GTAG publishes final recommendation paper
The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has urged the government to launch its consultation on the Green Taxonomy, following the publication of the final Green Technical Advisory Group (GTAG) recommendation paper. UKSIF has sat on the GTAG since its formation in 2021, providing insight on its members’ views on how a robust, science-based…
Lack of awareness and support a key barrier in helping general public invest sustainably
While the majority of the UK public is uncomfortable with their investments negatively affecting the climate, many are not being provided with sufficient support from their employer or financial adviser to make sustainable investments in the market, new polling shows. In a survey carried out to launch UKSIF’s Good Money Week, UKSIF’s annual event…
32 investors support letter to UK Prime Minister on net-zero
CEOs of UKSIF, IIGCC and PRI send letter to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak following last week’s announcement on key net-zero policies. The letter signals deep concern with the recent proposals to ‘backtrack on vital policy measures that support the UK’s transition to net-zero’. The letter urges the government to uphold the ‘four Cs’ that…
Three new directors appointed to UKSIF’s Board
The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has announced the appointment of three new directors to its Board. Ed Heaven (Head of Sustainable Investment at Montanaro Asset Management) has been elected by members to replace the departing Fong Yee Chan (Head of ESG Strategy, Europe, Vanguard), who had served on the Board since October…
PM’s speech puts economic rewards of net-zero “in peril”
The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has warned that the Prime Minister’s watering down of the government’s net-zero commitments has left the UK at risk of missing out on the economic benefits the transition to a sustainable economy can bring. UKSIF is the leading membership organisation for sustainable and responsible finance in the…
UKSIF response to PM’s wavering on climate commitments
In response to reports that the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, plans to weaken a number of the government’s climate change commitments, the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association has issued the below statement. James Alexander, Chief Executive of the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association, said: “Despite growing warnings from the investor community,…
UKSIF Comment on European Commission’s review of the SFDR
Commenting on the European Commission’s consultation on the review of SFDR, James Alexander, Chief Executive of UKSIF, said: “The European Commission has taken an important and necessary step in publishing its consultation to review the considerable implementation challenges of the SFDR framework. “Improvements to the SFDR should draw on the UK’s SDR regime and other…