Investment firms globally are already facing increasing pressure from investors, politicians and regulators to integrate ESG and sustainability factors into their investment process. This pressure will no doubt increase after heads of state, climate experts and campaigners meet at the 26th United Nationals Climate Change conference (COP26) to agree coordinated action to tackle climate change.

In this quick take video, Dani Williams and Crista DesRochers from ACA Group discuss:

1. The key topics under discussion at COP26
2. Which developments are likely to be most important from the perspective of the financial services industry
3. What does all this mean for firms in the future?

With access to financial markets and insurance expertise, charities can increase the impact of their donations, benefitting vulnerable people across the world.

Where is ESG going in private markets? What does the data look like today, what data can you trust, and where are regulators taking ESG?  The ESG team at Preqin has answers.

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This is a brief introduction On ESG and Impact Investing, its genesis, and implications on the Buy-Side;  In addition, we cover the current set of standards that have been introduced by Governing bodies across the Globe.

Finally, we introduce a blueprint for an Investment institution to navigate through some of the operating challenges around ESG investing and give a guiding framework on how to manage and adapt materiality framework critical to quantitative tracking of ESG Mandates. 

INDOS Financial will address key questions from clients embarking on the ESG journey and present answers that will cut through the noise and help you decide how you approach ESG.

ESG factors present both risks and opportunities, however keeping track of this is a daunting challenge especially as it impacts all of us. Join SS&C as we discuss the impacts of ESG and how to streamline your reporting and monitoring process and provide transparency for your stakeholders.