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Apex Foundation launches to empower environmental, economic and social change

17 October 2022

Apex Foundation launches to empower environmental, economic and social change

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, today supports the launch of the not-for-profit Apex Foundation, with a considerable cornerstone donation from Founder and CEO Peter Hughes.

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Creating the right environment for the future of green finance

14 October 2022

Creating the right environment for the future of green finance

This article examines the ESG team’s responses and recommendations to the recent call for evidence from the UK Government to gather industry feedback for the update to the Green Finance Strategy, due to be published in late 2022.

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MAS establishes Sustainable Finance Advisory Panel

14 October 2022

MAS establishes Sustainable Finance Advisory Panel

On 5 October 2022, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") launched its Sustainable Finance Advisory Panel ("SFAP").

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MAS launches ESG Impact Hub to spur growth of ESG ecosystem

14 October 2022

MAS launches ESG Impact Hub to spur growth of ESG ecosystem

On October 5, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) launched the ESG Impact Hub (the “Hub”) to spur co-location and collaboration between ESG FinTech start-ups and solution providers, financial institutions and real economy stakeholders.

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Singapore announces Five-Pronged Strategy to Counter the Financing of Terrorism

14 October 2022

Singapore announces Five-Pronged Strategy to Counter the Financing of Terrorism

On 7 October 2022, Singapore launched the National Strategy for Countering the Financing of Terrorism ("CFT").

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Apex Group appointed by Herakles Investment Partners

13 October 2022

Apex Group appointed by Herakles Investment Partners

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, today announces that it will provide services to Herakles Investment Partners (“Herakles”), a buy-out and growth private equity firm.

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Tough times present opportunities as well as threats

13 October 2022

Tough times present opportunities as well as threats

The private credit markets in Europe are in good shape to withstand an economic shock, with technology set to reduce risks and increase efficiencies for managers.

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ICARA – Changing environment for capital adequacy and risk

12 October 2022

ICARA – Changing environment for capital adequacy and risk

Under the new Investment Firms Prudential Regime ("IFPR") implemented from January 2022, the Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment ("ICARA") was introduced as a replacement for the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process ("ICAAP"). Some elements of the ICARA process are similar to the legacy ICAAP, but most firms will need to adapt to the new framework in line with the Financial Conduct Authority's ("FCA") objectives of creating a risk-focused and commensurate capital framework.

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Regulation, consumer sentiment drive ESG vision worldwide

11 October 2022

Regulation, consumer sentiment drive ESG vision worldwide

ESG is fast becoming the most popular acronym in the financial services market today. ESG is the consideration of environmental, social and governance matters in all areas of the economy, driven by the need to prevent the catastrophic impact if the planet heats up beyond 1.5-2 degrees.

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The Road to Net Zero: A Climate Strategy – It’s Now or Never

10 October 2022

The Road to Net Zero: A Climate Strategy – It’s Now or Never

The constant rise in global temperature is leading to catastrophic climate change. Drastic measures are being taken by Governments, NGOs and industry bodies to reduce global emissions in line with a 1.5°C pathway. Now is the right time for investment managers to develop a climate strategy and offset their carbon emissions.

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Fundsmith appoints FundRock for distribution services

10 October 2022

Fundsmith appoints FundRock for distribution services

FundRock Management Company, a leading European third-party UCITS Management Company (“ManCo”) and Alternative Investment Fund Manager (“AIFM”), today announces the expansion of its relationship with leading fund management company Fundsmith, to now include distribution services.

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What is ESG Investing?

07 October 2022

What is ESG Investing?

Historically, the main goal of investing has been to generate the best possible returns. However, attitudes have shifted, and investors are increasingly channelling their capital into socially and environmentally conscious funds. What’s more, this trend shows no signs of slowing down. With this being the case, companies that do not offer ESG-focused funds risk losing out on company growth, as investors direct their money to rival businesses.

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