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On 23 March, MEPs Isabel Benjumea and Stéphanie Yon-Courtin addressed the Global Money Week webinar on “Investor Education in times of High Inflation, Financial Repression & Market Volatility” jointly organised by BETTER FINANCE and EFAMA. Please find their respective full speeches below. Excerpts: Isabel Benjumea: “Investor education is a key tool for the completion of

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) created the first global, third party sustainability and social impact measurement standards in 1997. The newest GRI Standards provide three sets (economic, environmental, and social) of 34 topic-specific standards to help companies report on material ESG issues to their investors and other stakeholders. GRI has no central oversight function – but

“Es el sentido de conservación innato de la gente el que ha mantenido nuestro dinero a flote a pesar de las fantásticas artimañas que las financieras hacen – y las cuales cubren con tecnicismos y términos rebuscados. La gente está del lado de una moneda sólida. Están tan inalterablemente del lado de una moneda sólida,

BETTER FINANCE thanks the ECB for this initiative to reach out to EU citizens as users of financial services and to the “civil society” at large. We acknowledge the major role of the ECB in addressing many short-term issues arising from the 2008 financial crisis and today from the COVID one: Financial repression at unprecedented

“It is the innate conservation of the people that has kept our money good in spite of the fantastic tricks which financiers play – and which they cover up with high technical terms. The people are on the side of sound money. They are so unalterably on the side of sound money that it is

The past weekend`s oil price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia delivered a second shock to the already economic disruption brought upon by the coronavirus. A third coup will follow, as the sharp falls in financial markets destroy wealth and magnify the damage to the economy of countries around the globe. […] Covid-19 is an

Six weeks into 2018 the principal indexes around the globe went into freefall, following a global sell-off in stock markets. The table below shows the changes (Δ%) between the closing prices of the indexes over the course of one day.    Some look at the US markets for the cause, where a ‘wage growth in the US jumping

Characterised by low interest rates for credit and low yields for debt instruments, the past year as well as 2016 were not very fruitful for institutional investors (especially insurers and credit institutions), reason for which professionals who offer financial products have been searching for financial assets with higher returns (see article here). A recent study

In an interview with the FT, Mr Hailer declares his intention to focus on the problems in the fund industry, notably the so-called closet tracking and the broader issue of whether asset managers do a good job for investors. The Bostonian is angry about closet tracking, a form of mis-selling where a fund charges high

In light of the Brexit negotiations and the finance industry’s concerns regarding their outcome, HM Treasury has released its revised version of the 2013 Investment Management Strategy (IMS), hedging for a negative scenario.  The working paper aims at providing the necessary proposals and impetus for the British Government’s efforts to secure not only a safety

The 2° Investing Initiative (2DII) is an independent, non-profit think tank working to align financial markets and regulations with the Paris Agreement goals. 2DII coordinates some of the world’s largest research projects on sustainable finance. 2DII is an associate member of BETTER FINANCE.

BETTER FINANCE, a leading advocate for investor rights and financial transparency, has released a position paper on transition investing, emphasizing its importance in achieving climate neutrality in the EU. The paper stresses the need for credible, transparent transition plans to avoid greenwashing, advocating for structured engagement over divestment in carbon-intensive industries to drive the shift

Transition investing refers to capital needed to improve economic activities, that are not environmentally friendly at present. Such capital supports the development of innovation and infrastructure, enabling current activities to eventually achieve climate neutrality. The European Commission’s release of the transition finance ‘Recommendation’[1] emphasised the importance of such investments for Europe’s pursuit of environmentally conscious

BETTER FINANCE is excited to announce the launch of its much-needed “Gateway to Responsible Investing”, responding to the lack of independent, transparent and clear information on how to invest in a climate-aligned and sustainable way! Besides providing educational information on matters such as ESG, impact investing and greenwashing, the gateway also provides tools for first-time

Any investment that seeks to incorporate sustainability elements alongside financial returns. You may hear sustainable investing referred to as ethical investing, impact investing, socially responsible investing, and values-based investing. While definitions of sustainability vary across jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks around the world, the basic tenet of sustainability refers to ESG factors (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

In general, those who seek sustainable investing gain a more holistic view of the companies they support, which can help mitigate risk and identify opportunities for growth and improvement. Before investing, you should carefully examine which of the above approaches and which product best suits you and your needs. For example, are ecological aspects of

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In this video, BETTER FINANCE, INVESTAS and F2iC have put together the most important information on what you need to know about funds and how to invest in them.

Here you will find various materials which can help you identify key terminology in relation to investing. You can access those in English, Spanish, French, German, and Polish. Exclusion vs. Engagement: Shaping a Sustainable Future with Your Investments [English] Filter by category: all BelgiumFranceGermanyPolandSpain Search In this video, BETTER FINANCE, INVESTAS and F2iC have put

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