Managers of Wealth Americas

HSBC Joins Wall Street-Led Exodus From Net-Zero Alliance

HSBC’s exit comes on the heels of a trend where several major Wall Street banks are stepping back from climate initiatives.

Latin American banking is reinventing itself with a focus on sustainability

One of the areas where Latin American banking has made the most progress has been in the development of Environmental and Social Risk Management Systems (ESRMS).

Banks boost fossil fuel financing for the first time since 2021

JP Morgan Chase remains the largest fossil fuel financier in the world for yet another year

The beginning of climate change pushback?

Ultimately, implementation will be the defining factor on the lasting impacts of Trump’s policy agenda.

Canada Banks Keep Climate Pledges as Rival RBC Drops Targets

Canada’s biggest bank abandoned its pledge on that front in its latest sustainability report, pointing to changes to the country’s Competition Act that restrict the kinds of environmental claims firms can make.

Streamlining ESG due diligence and reporting for leading UK private equity firm

They needed an experienced and reliable partner who could streamline this process and help ensure compliance across all required channels.

ESG support at record low with investors

Only two out of 73 shareholder resolutions on climate change and ESG received enough shareholder support to pass.

Trump’s climate policy and its impact on investments

In practice, this means that the US no longer has to submit a climate action plan to the United Nations every five years.

Can clarity from regulators, ratings help investors grasp ESG?

OSC study reveals ESG impact on investor decisions, highlights lack of clarity

BBVA CIB reinforces its commitment to Brazil as a key driver in its expansion and leadership in sustainability

This team already serves more than 50 clients and has participated in major transactions such as the bond issues of Nexa

The Power of Collaborative Vision: Five Years and Nearly $10 Trillion Dollars Later on a Net-Zero Journey

This fall we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the formation of the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance.

Carbon Capture Gets Boost from Major Bank of America Investment

This investment represents a significant vote of confidence in carbon capture technology

TD Bank Provides Update on U.S. AML Matters

The Bank expects that a global resolution will be finalized by calendar year end.

Standard Chartered launches ESG-linked Cash Account

Latest addition to the Bank’s suite of Transaction Banking Cash solutions rewards clients for meeting material ESG-related targets

RBC’s $35m green initiative targets 70% emissions cut by 2035

The project, scheduled to start in spring 2025, is expected to reduce the bank’s onsite carbon emissions by 10,000 tonnes, contributing to a 70% reduction in total branch emissions.

The great climate change wealth transfer is here

The great climate change Politics and profit are making it harder to kick our fossil fuel addictiontransfer is here

Corporates’ Supply Chain Scope 3 Emissions Are 26 Times Higher Than Their Operational Emissions

These figures highlight that the challenge of effectively measuring Scope 3 emissions is widespread and spans industries

ESG in securitized credit: Finding clarity within complexity

Now is the time to maintain momentum and engage.

World’s rich channel more wealth into tackling climate change

Family offices are making bigger investments into renewable energy, such as wind and solar power

Ortec Finance extends exclusive partnership with Cambridge Econometrics

This enables Ortec Finance’s suite of in-house climate scenarios

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