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Nuclear weapons no thanks - Except in portfolios: Do asset managers break their own rules on investing in nuclear weapons producers?
This report examines the nuclear weapons policies of 15 major asset managers against their actual investments. It finds that while many institutions claim adherence to international treaties, narrow definitions allow for continued financing of nuclear producers. The study highlights significant inconsistencies, particularly in sustainable funds, regarding companies in India and Israel.
Banking on local places: Credit unions as engines of fairer local economies
This report examines credit unions as drivers for fairer local economies in the United Kingdom. It highlights financial exclusion, showing only two per cent of the population are members. Recommendations include empowering Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards and introducing a Fair Banking Act to increase affordable credit access and community reinvestment.
Grievance mechanisms and remediation: Disclosure by ASX100 financials and materials companies as reported in the modern slavery statements under the 8R Framework
This research assesses how ASX100 Financials and Materials companies disclose grievance mechanisms and remediation in modern slavery statements. Using the 8R Framework, the study finds disclosure is limited, averaging 14.28 out of 40. Materials firms outperformed Financials, highlighting gaps in remedy and stakeholder engagement across both sectors.
Addressing insurability: A playbook for investing in place-based resilience
The global insurance landscape faces a risk management crisis, with natural catastrophe losses exceeding $100 billion annually. This report outlines four interventions to improve place-based resilience: improving risk-decision data, creating innovative financing structures, establishing trusted metrics, and realising co-benefits through multi-stakeholder coalitions to enhance insurability.
Circular solutions to achieve nature targets: circular economy as an enabler for Responsible Banking
This guidance details how circular economy strategies help banks achieve nature-related targets under the Principles for Responsible Banking. It identifies specific circular interventions across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems, highlighting the business case for financing transitions that reduce resource dependency and manage nature-related physical and transition risks.
Conceptual framework for sustainability risk integration
This report presents a jurisdiction-neutral framework for integrating sustainability risks into bank management. Treating sustainability as a transversal risk driver, it outlines seven core elements including risk strategy, governance, and appetite. Data shows 90 per cent of surveyed banks seek such a structured approach to bridge implementation gaps.
How cool is your bank? An analysis of how well South Africa’s big five banks understand and manage climate risk
This research assesses South Africa’s five largest banks’ management of climate risk. It finds that while climate commitments have accumulated, capital movement remains slow. Nedbank leads the rankings, but the sector generally lacks credible transition plans, specific exclusion policies, and transparent governance mechanisms to ensure accountability for decarbonisation targets.
Coal hypocrisy: European banks’ double standard on thermal and metallurgical coal in Australia
Between 2021 and 2025, 19 European banks provided US$30.3 billion to metallurgical coal developers in Australia’s Bowen Basin. This report highlights the inconsistency of banks restricting thermal coal while funding metallurgical coal expansion. It recommends extending exclusion policies to metallurgical projects and corporate financing to align with climate goals.
How exchanges can integrate nature into markets: An action plan
This report provides an action plan for stock exchanges to integrate nature-related considerations into capital markets. It outlines a framework—establish, activate, enable, and educate—to help market participants manage dependencies and risks while mobilising capital for nature-positive outcomes and resilient economies.
Unlocking private finance for nature as infrastructure: A public-private partnership
This report proposes reframing ecosystems as 'nature as infrastructure' (NAI) to mobilise private capital. It advocates for public-private partnerships for nature (PPPNs) using guarantees, insurance, and biodiversity credits. Recommendations include integrating natural capital into sovereign accounting and reforming global subsidies to close the nature financing gap.
The sustainable investing roadmap for financial advisors and wealth managers series
The Sustainable Investing Roadmap for Financial Advisors and Wealth Managers is a guidance series published by the US SIF Foundation. It provides financial advisers and wealth managers with educational resources, practical tools and strategies for integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, sustainable investment approaches and client preferences into financial advice.
Data centers and social impacts: What matters for financial institutions / Financial Institutions Practitioners Circle
This report examines the social impacts of AI-driven data centre expansion. It identifies five key challenges for financial institutions, including community opposition and developer unfamiliarity with international standards. The research provides practical insights for banks to integrate social due diligence and leverage influence to improve project outcomes.
Sustainable Reality: Sustainable funds outperformed traditional peers in 1H 2026; flows positive but still lagging
Sustainable funds reached a record $4.24 trillion AUM in 1H 2026, outperforming traditional peers with a 4.9% median return. While global inflows reached $37.7 billion, they trailed traditional funds. Strong equity performance drove results, particularly in the Americas and APAC, though second-quarter momentum slowed across most regions.
NGFS note on the economic and financial impacts of extreme weather events
This NGFS report analyses the macroeconomic and financial impacts of extreme weather using 31 case studies. It highlights how hazards propagate through supply and demand channels, affecting growth and inflation. The document details transmission to the financial system and the critical role of resilience factors like insurance and data quality.
High-growth firms: Good and poor practice
This report details findings from the FCA’s Early and High Growth Oversight pilot, which engaged 15 firms across the asset management, wealth management, and payments sectors. It identifies good and poor practices in governance, risk management, and financial resilience, providing guidance for firms to ensure sustainable and compliant growth.
Climate risk in financial markets: A quantitative framework
Climate change is an immediate macro-financial force reshaping global markets. Using a quantitative framework, this research demonstrates that a 3°C warming scenario could increase the equity risk premium by 15–25% and temporarily depress real risk-free rates. It highlights structural implications for long-duration asset valuations and global financial stability.