CEO of Privatam Monaco, Massimo Passmonti is sharing his vision on possible relationship between Monaco and Europe. Monaco’s relationship with the EU is a complex one. Its access to the single market is permitted based on bilateral treaties signed with France and not on a formal agreement with the EU.Continue…
World leaders at COP15 have set ambitious goals to address the biodiversity crisis of which the one called “the 30×30” aiming at conserving 30% of the earth’s land, inland waters, coastal areas and oceans by 2030. At present, under 8% of the world’s ocean area is legally protected while only 2.4% is consideredContinue…
Green bonds have gained a lot of traction because investors face the whole credit quality of the issuing entity, while also knowing that these bonds finance or refinance environmental projects. Green-Bond emission accounting The challenge for investors is that while a green bond’s “use of proceeds” is central to itsContinue…
A spate of high-profile regulatory findings against how asset managers operate ESG funds and present them to clients highlights the regulatory risk associated with such funds, according to Fitch Ratings. Regulatory Risk for ESG Funds Last week, Goldman Sachs agreed a USD4 million settlement with the SEC over charges againstContinue…
The Monaco Hydrogen Alliance, the Monaco-based non-profit association focused on promoting the use of renewable hydrogen in transportation, held the first edition of its annual Forum on November 21-22, 2022 in the presence of Monaco’s sovereign, Prince Albert II. The two-day gathering, the first of its kind anywhere in theContinue…
PWM’s annual Global Private Banking Awards acknowledges private banks that excelled in their business strategy, boosted inflows and satisfied clients. With clients demanding expertise in areas such as ESG, alternatives and technology, PWM’s awards celebrate success for those banks which stay one step ahead. But most of all, entries for the 14th annualContinue…
For the second year in a row, under the collective Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting brand, the Yacht Club de Monaco hosted the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina. “For many years, Yacht Club de Monaco and its President HSH Prince Albert II have supported any action promoting sustainability in theContinue…
July this year marked one year since the publication of ground-breaking legal analysis that is supporting investors as they advance their practice towards investing for sustainability impact. A Legal Framework for Impact (LFI), a report authored by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and commissioned by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the Generation Foundation and the United Nations EnvironmentContinue…
Henly&Partners, the global leader in residence and citizenship by investment has released its Q2 Global Citizens Report, publication for those who follow private wealth and investment migration trends – from high-net-worth investors and their advisors, to industry professionals, and policy makers looking to leverage residence or citizenship by investment programs to support economic growthContinue…
Haynes and Boone, LLP and EnerCom, Inc. have released the 3rd edition of their Oil & Gas ESG Tracker, which reflects the growing impact the environmental, social and governance (ESG) movement has had on U.S. onshore oil and gas producers. The latest Tracker reveals the growing adoption of ESG policiesContinue…
