On February 28, Minister of Sustainable Development Köstinger and Finance Minister Löger addressed the public via a press conference. At least by optimists the presentation of concrete measures to achieve the climate goals was expected.

To be honest - we were disappointed because we actually expected more. Instead of presenting the first measures of a Green Finance Agenda, only measures were presented on how to do the same. The press conference presented as a kick-off event was nothing more than a - again - starting signal. But we‘ve already had it – haven‘t we...?!

Innovation and commitment pay off

At the end of February, two of our asset managers had the opportunity to speak to interested asset managers about "New trends in the capital market" at the 55th Börse Express Roadshow on the Vienna Stock Exchange.

Mario Linimeier from Medical Strategy talks about "Biotech: Growth through Innovation." Carl Berthold, Co-Founder of JAR Capital, shows ways to integrate ESG criteria in the high yield range of corporate bonds.

Responsibility for the future of the world is essential today

dragonfly finance (4-your-biz), which took over the distribution of Absalon Capital in Austria in 2018, are pleased that both Absalon Credit Funds are increasingly focusing on the proven ESG approach. The Danish HY and EM Corporate boutique are thus institutionalizing their proven risk management tool.

"Not only for risk management reasons but also for the future of the world, it is essential today to focus on social and environmental developments as well as on 'governance' when deciding which securities to invest in portfolios," says Susanne Lederer-Pabst.

Even if there is still room for improvement in many respects in Austria, Brussels has recognized that resource-efficient business is a must.

Recycling

Considerations on how private investors can contribute to financing the climate change have been around for some time. Now the EU Commission wants to accelerate the circular economy.

JAR Capital manages high yields with SRI approach

JAR Capital has been awarded the Forum Sustainable Investments‘ FNG seal for sustainable mutual funds this year with two stars. This is another increase over the previous year. With the JAR Sustainable Income UI fund (LU1231245298), the investment house proves that ESG criteria can also be integrated in the fixed-income sector. It remains the first and only high-yield fund to meet the stringent FNG sustainability criteria and qualify for the seal.

Impact Investing und ESG Konferenz 6.-8. Nov.

"The world will benefit when economy supports well-being" – der Meinung Robert Rubinsteins (Founder & CEO TBLI Group) sind wir auch – absolut!

Ende der 90er Jahre hat Rubinstein die TBLI Group gegründet mit dem Anspruch eine auf Werte basierende Wirtschaft zu fördern durch Maximierung von Investmentflows in nachhaltige Initiativen.

Immer mehr Kunden haben Interesse an einem Anlageansatz, der darauf abzielt, messbare soziale und ökologische Veränderungen zu fördern, und gleichzeitig finanzielle Renditen zu erzielen. Immer wieder werden wir nach den Unterschieden gefragt: Während sich die meisten nachhaltigen Anlagestrategien darauf konzentrieren durch Screening und Aussortieren ‚unliebsamer’ Branchen wie Waffen, Tabak, Asbest, Kohle, Öl, .. keinen Schaden anzurichten, geht Impact-Investing darüber hinaus und beansprucht für sich eine konkrete, greifbare, positive Wirkung zu erzeugen, ein bestimmtes, meist gesellschaftliches Problem zu lösen. Kapital wird als Mittel für einen guten Zweck eingesetzt.