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2021 Insights and analysis
Series 1 Episode 5: The relationship between the E and the S
We explore why we should be looking at environmental and social factors in parallel and the potential benefits to companies when doing so.
23 Dec 2021
Private equity financing in 2021
Developments in private equity financing over the past year show how the market is maturing.
20 Dec 2021
ESG trends in 2021
A number of factors have driven the increased regulatory interest in ESG in 2021. Front-and-centre has of course been the COP26 conference in Glasgow, at which financial services have played a key role in the drive towards ‘Net Zero’ and keeping the Paris-aligned target of 1.5 degrees alive. But there has also been a remarkable compounding of support for ESG on the part of end investors.
14 Dec 2021
Greening finance the next steps
In October, ahead of COP26, the government published its ‘Greening Finance’ roadmap.
14 Dec 2021
Reflecting on a year of change
2021 has been a year of change: from constitutional change to climate change.
14 Dec 2021
Regulatory themes in 2022
In the regulatory space we look to two particular sources to illuminate the way ahead: the FCA’s business plan and the UK Regulatory Initiatives Grid.
14 Dec 2021
The LTAF: ready to launch?
Since the Chancellor announced the proposed introduction of the Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF) in November 2020, work has been underway, at pace, to ensure that the framework is up and running to enable firms to introduce these new fund types by the end of 2021.
14 Dec 2021
The UK a leading funds domicile
Throughout 2021, the underlying ethos behind regulatory activity in the UK has been one of competitiveness and attractiveness How can we enhance the UK’s reputation as a leading jurisdiction in the global funds industry while building on its reputation for consumer protection, strong governance and market integrity?
14 Dec 2021
Depositary Insights Winter 2021
Welcome to the Winter 2021 edition of Depositary Insights which offers the latest thinking on regulatory and industry developments from NatWest Trustee and Depositary Services.
13 Dec 2021
The future of measuring climate data
As the world moves on from COP26, how might the asset management industry change its approach to ESG measurement?
13 Dec 2021
Series 1 Episode 4: Does the integration of ESG ultimately deliver the desired impact
In this episode we explore what responsible investing really means and if it delivers the desired impacts.
29 Oct 2021
Net zero for asset managers
Fund managers have a vital role to play in the decarbonisation of the global economy. But while long-term net-zero targets are important, there needs to be greater focus on action in the current decade.
25 Oct 2021