Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is increasingly important for finance careers. We discuss various ESG qualifications and how they compare.
ESG investing is one of the big asset management trends, driven by the increasing financial relevance of ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors, better ESG data, growing investor demand and regulatory pressure. This is creating a strong demand not just for portfolio managers – but finance professionals in general – with practical ESG expertise to …
Finance careers can be lucrative and open up a wide range of professional opportunities. However, it is also important to realize that specific sectors such as investments are affected by much more than fiscal trends and longitudinal share performance alone. The modern financial community is now placing greater emphasis on other factors in order to …
One of the key lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic is that we must react swiftly to high probability, high impact risks. And delays are costly. The climate is changing. And the risks from climate change are only going to rise over the foreseeable future. As climate risk management continues to develop towards being a discrete job title, managing climate …
If you are looking for financial job vacancies, you’ll undoubtedly come across a number of roles associated with the environmental, social and governance (ESG) sector, including that of an ESG Analyst. Not only is this becoming an increasingly popular career choice, but it is also one of the most pronounced industry trends in recent times …
Planning your asset management career for 2026 and beyond? Understanding where the industry is heading matters more than where it’s been. Global assets under management are projected to reach $160 trillion by 2028, growing at 7% annually. But this growth masks major shifts: alternatives will capture 57% of revenues, AI is eliminating routine analyst work, …
ESG investing continues growing despite recent market volatility. Investors and companies increasingly demand professionals with sustainable finance knowledge, creating career opportunities for those with ESG credentials. CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate (formerly Certificate in ESG Investing) offers a practical, affordable way to add ESG expertise to your skillset. Developed by CFA UK in 2019 and now …
CFA UK is no longer accepting new registrations for CCI from 1st May 2025. A recent report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has highlighted the urgent need to achieve net zero carbon dioxide emissions globally by 2050 to avoid a catastrophic climate change. This, amongst other factors, has contributed to an increased …
Note: As of 31 Dec 2024, College for Financial Planning is no longer accepting new enrollments for the Chartered SRI Counselor program. The demand for more sustainable, responsible and impact (SRI) investing options is real, even at the retail investor level: This demand for SRI expertise in the financial advisory space has led to the …
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is a rapidly growing practice within institutional investment, accounting for non-financial factors in financial valuation. Investors are incorporating ESG analyses to gain a fuller and more thorough understanding of companies. In response to growing ESG demand, CFA Institute administers the Certificate in ESG Investing, and now Kaplan Schweser, leading …