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  • Investor Statement on Tobacco Control

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    Financial Institutions unite to urge UN Member States to accelerate progress on Tobacco Control. 57 leading financial institutions with over $2,9 trillion Assets under Management, spanning 10 countries launch a financial sector statement to calling upon Member States to accelerate implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). These financial […]

  • Noortje de Beijer new CCO Cardano NL

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    On September 1, 2023, Noortje de Beijer was appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Cardano.

  • Unique methodology to measure impact on biodiversity loss helps investors

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    In the multitude of sustainability risks, much attention is rightly paid to climate change. Targets to stem the tide of global warming, for example, are becoming increasingly concrete, even though they need not be fully realised until, say, 2050. However, biodiversity loss is, if anything, an even bigger and more urgent problem for our society […]

  • The AI Landscape’s Hidden Catch

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    Not only do they carry high expectations, but they also seem to add a touch of green to the portfolios of ESG funds. However, what is the AI landscape’s hidden catch?

  • When it comes to greening the investment portfolio, climate tunnel vision is lurking

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    Amidst the growing importance of sustainability, it is crucial to acknowledge the heightened relevance of incorporating sustainable practices into investment portfolios. Institutional investors are rightfully placing significant emphasis on this aspect. Nevertheless, when it comes to implementing and managing sustainability objectives in passive equity portfolios, careful decision-making becomes imperative. It is essential to exercise caution and avoid falling into the trap of climate tunnel vision by solely relying on seemingly straightforward solutions like the Paris Aligned Benchmark.

  • Climate change is becoming a game changer for government debt

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    As governments continue to raise their debt ceilings, it becomes crucial for us to adapt to this new normal. Most recently, the United States found itself in this position. But what factors contribute to the rising costs? And how should we evaluate a government’s creditworthiness?

  • TNO Pension Fund selects Cardano as ESG advisor

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    Stichting Pensioenfonds TNO (SP TNO), the pension fund for employees and pensioners of TNO and its other affiliated employers, has selected Cardano as advisor on socially responsible investing. Cardano will support SP TNO in realizing its sustainability ambitions, translating these into policies with concrete and measurable objectives and relieving SP TNO of its sustainability obligations. A healthy, sustainable and innovative society are the spearheads here.

  • Financing the transition is not only about investing in green

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    In late 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released a consultation paper on guidelines for fund naming using ESG or sustainability-related terms. As members of the CFA EMEA working group on ESG investing, Hilde Veelaert and Niina Arkko, took a deep dive into the consultation and discussed its potential consequences.

  • The power of sound

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    Biodiversity research study first launched in September 2022 now complete Today, on the UN’s International Day for Biological Diversity, we are reminded that there is a growing demand for ways to measure progress towards stated biodiversity goals. One of the biggest hurdles is obtaining reliable data that provides real time insights into the effectiveness of […]

  • ACTIAM to rebrand to Cardano

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    Cardano, the pension advisory and investment management specialist, today announces the rebranding of ACTIAM to Cardano. The name change will be effective from 1st June 2023.