Lloyds makes carbon & nature markets hires
Lloyds Banking Group has launched the Centre of Excellence for Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets with a series of new hires.
Companies
BNP Paribas publishes ESG 2025 survey
BNP Paribas’ Securities Services has published its biennial ESG study for 2025. The report entitled “Industry Survey: Institutional Investors Leading the Way”, surveys 420 asset owners, asset managers and private
Royal London acquires Dalmore Capital
Royal London Asset Management is to acquire infrastructure investor Dalmore Capital.
ING hires managing director food & agriculture
ING Corporate Finance has appointed Kai van der Kolk as managing director, food & agriculture.
Rothschild hires new chief sustainability officer
Edmond de Rothschild has named Eric de Tessières as the firm’s new group chief sustainability officer.
Sarasin exits Equinor over climate concerns
Sarasin & Partners sold its holdings in Equinor in January citing the firm’s failure to deliver on its climate pledges.
Swiss Re publishes Sustainability Report 2024
Swiss Re has published its Sustainability Report 2024 which includes the company’s inaugural Climate Transition Plan.
NBIM says ESG features less in earnings calls
Norges Bank Investment Management has said that climate transition strategies are being mentioned less often in corporate earnings calls.
Investment in energy transition exceeds $2tn
Investment in energy transition worldwide grew 11% to reach a record $2.1 trillion in 2024.
Apollo to acquire Argo Infrastructure Partners
Apollo has entered into an agreement to acquire Argo Infrastructure Partners, a mid-market asset manager targeting essential infrastructure assets in North America.