Managers of Wealth Africa

COP26: African countries stand to gain from climate change conference

The CVF manifesto is the latest expression by those in climate vulnerable countries of their needs ahead of COP26, and is consistent with public statements to date.

Sustainable evolution post FATF

The process of coming out of the Grey List has not been an easy one and has underlined a key issue

Some SA banks committed to fossil fuel disinvestment — others aim to keep coal and oil financing furnaces burning

Investec said in 2020 that it would no longer finance any new coal-fired projects in South Africa unless it was to fund Eskom.

Schroders Global Investor Study 2021

The sustainability-focused findings of our flagship study

Still framing the Global Business narrative

To overcome this pitfall, new players in the News and Social domain are launching near-time ESG insights.

How to Change Course on Climate

Without a drastic change in direction

Invesco Global Factor Investing Study 2021

Understand the drivers of factor investing, investor experiences, and methods of implementation.

Ocean-impact leaders to showcase development opportunities in the African blue economy

Africa's ocean economy is at the top of the continent's political agenda and seen to be a major contributor to continental transformation.

EBRD, EU and GCF support green investments in Morocco

The financing, of which a total of €18.75 million will be provided by the EBRD and €6.25 million by the GCF

SA needs over R3.2 trillion in investment to battle climate change, new report finds

Cape Town, South Africa’s second-largest city, almost ran out of water in 2018.

EBRD, EU and GCF support climate mitigation and adaptation in Morocco

The EU considers this package to be a concrete help for companies to find and finance the solutions that are best suited to their transition to the green economy in Morocco.

How financial services can use ESG initiatives to help build a brighter future for all

Emphasis on thinking beyond ESG silos and leaning in on economic and societal developments

APICORP launches its inaugural Green Bond Framework

The Framework will serve as a means to raise Green Bonds/Sukuk which reinforce the institution’s commitment to projects that are aligned with its recently approved ESG Policy Framework as well as advance the development of the broader sustainable fi

Unstoppable ESG momentum puts investment manager reporting in the spotlight

Generating real impact as a company stakeholder doesn’t happen overnight. In some cases, it could take up to five or ten years.

SA shouldn't be investing in more fossil fuels, but gas needed for transition - Eskom exec

A mix of solar, wind and flexible power is still more environmentally beneficial and economic than coal or nuclear projects, according to the authors.

Guernsey – leader in green finance and jurisdiction of choice for sustainable investing

Guernsey has long been regarded as a leading financial services market in investment funds and private wealth for SA.

Apex Group launches Carbon Footprint Assessment & Reporting amid growing market demand

81 percent of Private Equity leaders surveyed by Apex Group agree that Private Equity funds and their portfolio should take greater responsibility for their carbon footprint.

S.Africa says UK climate envoy to visit to discuss helping shift from coal

“The developed economies have a responsibility to fund the Just Transition to a low carbon economy and climate resilient society,” Modise said.

Global Center on Adaptation and African Development Bank call for applications for the African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge

The call encourages young entrepreneurs, innovators from micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

Prudential plc partners with Invest Africa, a leading trade and investment platform, to support ESG-focused investments in Africa

In recent years, ESG has moved up the agenda for businesses globally as investors have placed greater emphasis on the integration of ESG measurements to strategic plans and operations.