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Investors can invest sustainably in a number of different ways. The sustainable investing spectrum allows investors to build a portfolio based on their personal values, risk appetite and financial goals.

From correction to comeback. After losing ground in September through mid-October, global equities staged a rather remarkable rally.

The pandemic accelerated the shift to remote and flexible working which may prove to be a meaningful catalyst for higher female labor market participation rates – at least in some professions – provided this new way of working becomes less stigmatized and more popular for all.

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions need to fall by 50% between 2020-2030 and reach 'net zero' by 2050 in order to meet targets set under the 2015 Paris Agreementⁱ. The global debate that surrounds climate change typically focuses on governments and companies, overlooking the ultimate driver of emissions: the consumer.

With an acceleration in the number of countries moving towards net zero 2050 objectives, the main existing technologies for carbon capture storage and utilization offer an important component in a suite of initiatives to limit global warming. For very carbon intensive industries, where new technologies to minimize or avoid carbon emissions may take decades to develop, capital flows to scale up carbon capture facilities can accelerate the pace of reducing carbon emissions in support of achieving climate change targets.

The turn of the quarter brought with it a turn in investor sentiment.

The pandemic has accelerated many of society's health and wellbeing issues and structural trends that were already in existence pre-COVID. Private capital can play a role in helping grow the companies that are working to solve these global problems.

The top three emotions associated with financial planning for men are self-confidence, excitement and happiness, while for women it’s self-confidence, stress and anxiety¹. Women engage with their money less than men and generally have a more conservative approach to investing. This does not have to be the case, according to the newly published report, Woman to woman: Connecting with your portfolio.

The global pandemic has led to a greater focus on sustainability and in turn a greater focus towards how companies address the challenges posed by various environmental, social, and governance factors (ESG). This is not least because of increased shareholder pressure. It seems women can play a big role in driving the change.

Global equity markets have continued to prove resilient in recent weeks, lingering not far from record highs.