Ongoing global market turbulence drives wealthy elite to safer markets like the UAE and wider Middle East after suffering multi-billion losses
ESG investments
Reflecting on a year of corporate governance progress
This year, a dedication to the fundamental principles of corporate governance, with a particular focus on ESG standards, has emerged as the defining narrative
How the UAE Government is effectively synergizing corporate responsibility and leadership for a sustainable future
The synergy between corporate endeavors and governmental support is essential to amplify the impact of policy
Impact investing and ESG ahead of COP28: A paradigm shift in wealth management
The Middle East’s embrace of impact investing mirrors this global trend, showing the synergy between responsible investments and conscientious wealth management
How to harness the power of community in ESG
Multinational family-owned tech firms need to be on the path to inclusive corporate citizenship
UAE’s COP28 puts ESG reporting in the spotlight
Companies need to take ESG seriously as the importance of sustanability increases
Wellbeing at work is a pandemic legacy that’s here to stay
Social purpose and personal wellbeing represent pandemic legacies that are marking a new era of employee engagement and the future of work
Adani Group’s alleged wrongdoings trigger questions on ESG investment strategy: Report
ESG funds are investments which make investment commitment based on environmental, social, and governance factors
What can we expect the key trends to be for ESG investing 2023: A GCC perspective
ESG and the environment looks set to remain at the top of the agenda
ADCB prices’ green bond to raise $500 million to support ESG-based projects
The bond, follows a global roadshow and reflects confidence in ADCB and its approach to managing ESG risks and opportunities
The importance of financing a sustainable future
Projects that are climate adapted from the outset reduce some of these risks and are more likely to stand test of time
Creating accountability: Why chartered accountants are instrumental to ESG success
Given the infancy of ESG auditing, chartered accountants can help bring much-needed clarity to investors, employees, customers and other interested parties
What are the top investment themes for 2022?
2021 has proved out to be a mixed bag of results. What does 2022 have in store?
Are ESG strategies just sustainability strategies rebranded?
The recent upswing of ESG-centric investment suggests it is more than a fad or a feel-good exercise
Amundi’s cash-rich Gulf clients look beyond US to China, India
Some regional sovereign wealth funds are also taking large positions in exchange-traded funds, targeting sector plays including infrastructure and real estate