The Irish Times

How green is my fund?

New EU rules mean all investment funds must disclose to investors how sustainability risks are taken into account in investment decisions

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 00:00

Ireland increasingly comfortable at the green bond table

These bonds allow companies and governments raise funds for renewable energy projects and ‘green’ transport infrastructure

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 00:00

Kingspan faces pushback on first Iseq ‘say on climate’ vote

Insulation group says advisory firm ‘displays a misunderstanding’ of climate resolution

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 17:48

Irish firms set to do well in upcoming year despite headwinds, say company chiefs

EY survey of finance directors notes bullish outlook – with expectation of double-digit growth

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 05:35

BGC signs 10-year lease on offices at 2 Cumberland Place

French financial services company takes lower ground floor at Hibernia Reit scheme

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 05:50

Uniphar and Kingspan lead Iseq winners in 2021 as Flutter and Ryanair dive

Uniphar’s gross profit surges 31% in the first half of the year

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 17:20

Business slow on tying ESG performance to remuneration

Environmental, social and governance taken more seriously since pandemic, notes survey

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 05:03

Irish banks will not be penalised by new EU reforms, says McGuinness

New draft laws are final piece in tougher Basel III banking capital requirements

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 15:31

New EU code to direct investors towards sustainable projects

‘Any eligible activity that hits relevant key performance indicators can be marked as green’

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 00:00

Despite everything it turns out we are still addicted to the black stuff

Market Beat: Uncomfortable truth for COP 26-bound world leaders as bets laid on $200 barrels of oil

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 17:14

Pandemic triggers change in in-demand skills for board members

ESG, innovation, cyber security and digital expertise among skills sought – study

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 05:08

Irish companies latch onto growing global drive to slash air miles post-Covid

The all-expenses-paid junket may never again the feature of the corporate world it once was

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 15:10

Food price inflation looms as agri-food firms report hike in costs

Confidence rises but companies report difficulties related to costs, recruitment and Brexit

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 04:55

Why Covid-19 saw a rise in Iseq CEOs’ average pay

Median CEO compensation package falls almost 36 per cent to €1.2 million however

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 05:01

AIB raises €750m for climate projects through new green bond

Proceeds will be used to finance initiatives with clear environmental benefits

Mon May 10 2021 - 18:08

Nailing green colours to the mast

Legal & General Investment Management is actively encouraging clients and companies to become more sustainable

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 00:00

Carbon and climate core to big business

‘Companies are keen to show their impact on the global sustainability challenge’

Fri Apr 02 2021 - 00:00

Can Davy’s clients stay silent as board goes into conclave?

Staff anger ‘palpable’ at perceived golden circle following €4.1 million fine by regulator

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 16:59

Smurfit’s refusal to be boxed in by rivals pays off for investors

With its share price at an all-time high, Smurfit Kappa chief Tony Smurfit has been vindicated in his decision to reject a rival offer three years ago

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 08:00

Central Bank to increase scrutiny on funds in clampdown on ‘greenwashing’

Firms may advertise products as sustainable to benefit from demand, regulator warns

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 12:04

Leo Varadkar and Sanda Ojiambo: Covid-19 proves businesses must act on sustainability

Firms demonstrating bold leadership on such goals will be securing their own future

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 05:16

A to Z of markets in 2020

From Amazon to Zoom to Covid-19 vaccines – the highs and lows of the year in business

Sat Dec 26 2020 - 05:56

A tale of two pandemics for Smurfit Kappa and Greencore

Market Watch: CPL’s new owners lock in Anne Heraty

Fri Nov 27 2020 - 19:17

Covid-19 could be the catalyst for sustainable investing becoming the norm

Ireland ‘in the middle of the pack’ internationally when it comes to ESG investing

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 01:00

IPL Plastics deal appears to be a wrap for long-suffering Irish investors

Analysts see little chance of higher offer for company that never got traction in the market

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 13:30

Let’s give every newborn €5,500 and invest it to fund their pension

When everyone becomes an investor, corporate behaviour will change for the better

Sun Apr 12 2020 - 15:47

Chris Johns: The Johnson administration will spend, and needs a quiet Treasury

Dominic Cummings might have the independence of the Bank of England in his sights

Sun Feb 16 2020 - 15:01

ESG values and risks must ‘be ingrained’ into core investment decisions

Environmental, social and governance standards ‘no longer a niche investment strategy,’ says Pinsent Masons associate

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 16:17

Dalata appoints new corporate development director

Hotel operator also makes changes to committee structures

Tue Dec 17 2019 - 09:05

Socially responsible companies are less volatile – Bank of America executive

Fewer bankruptcies at firms with strong ESG stances says bank’s vice-chair Anne Finucane

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 19:32

Banking on infrastructure

Investments in roads, rail, water, power and other utilities offer long-term and steady returns, making them ideal for a pension fund

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 00:00

Investing in a virtuous pension

Fund managers and retirement savers are increasingly looking to environmental, social and governance investing to make the best use of their money