Italy's ecosystem of banking-originated Foundations is unique in the financial world. Created as part of a major banking system reform in 1990, these entities—which became the shareholders of

When selecting and monitoring external investment managers, it is increasingly important to develop a clear understanding of their credibility in ESG, sustainable and impact investment matters.

Many investors and asset managers are now focused on achieving low carbon intensity.

bfinance’s quarterly report in August 2023: read the team’s latest insights on institutional investor activity, risk appetite, market developments and asset manager performance across all major

Martha Brindle, Director, Public Markets at bfinance sat down with Flora Gaber, Head of ESG Analysis at AP7, part of the Swedish Public Pension agency which manages around $80 billion, to discuss

Increasingly troubling news—from wildfire damage to sea temperature anomalies—continues to remind us about the urgency of action on climate change.

Investors are grappling with cost management challenges amid persistent inflation, heightened ESG requirements and regulatory burdens. To find out more, bfinance surveyed nearly 200 asset owners

On 20th June 2023, investors gathered in London for a roundtable on the theme of biodiversity. Recent years have seen sustainability and climate change placed atop the priority list for many

bfinance’s quarterly report in May 2023: read the team’s latest insights on institutional investor activity, risk appetite, market developments and asset manager performance across all major

Following a fundamental shift in macroeconomic conditions, we weigh up the attractions of small cap equities in an era of lower economic growth and elevated inflation and revisit the case for

The ‘impact’ private equity sector is rapidly growing and maturing. Yet it is far from straightforward to assess the credibility of these strategies. This report showcases the current fund

Equity long/short strategies are ahead of the curve on ESG and carbon emissions versus their hedge fund counterparts in other strategies–thanks largely to the groundwork laid by the long-only

bfinance’s quarterly report in February 2023: read the team’s latest insights on institutional investor activity, risk appetite, market developments and asset manager performance across all major

bfinance’s quarterly report in November 2022: read the team’s latest insights on institutional investor activity, risk appetite, market developments and asset manager performance across all major

A quick poll of UK Asset Owners on October 18-19 2022 suggests a significant change in expectations for asset class exposures over the next year, versus a survey conducted one month prior. A

Investors are placing ever-greater focus on the carbon intensity of their investments, with equity portfolios often first in line for implementation. Yet, while carbon commitments can represent a

The ‘DNA of a Manager Search’ series seeks to provide investors with practical insight on implementation through the lens of real-life examples. Here, a UK LGPS fund carves a new ‘impact’

bfinance’s quarterly report in August 2022: read the team’s latest insights on institutional investor activity, risk appetite, market developments and asset manager performance across all major

bfinance’s quarterly report in May 2022: read the team’s latest insights on institutional investor activity, risk appetite, market developments and asset manager performance across all major

Institutional investors around the globe shared how they are responding to pressing geopolitical and macroeconomic developments. With 418 investors from 39 countries taking place at the end of