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IVBN: Sustainability, between ambition and reality

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:01:15 +0200

Making homes more sustainable is widely supported, but in practice progress is not picking up fast enough. The ambitions are high, but implementation is complex. This tension affects investment, affordability and the pace of the energy transition in the Netherlands.

By Judith Norbart, Director, IVBN

DNB: Why inclusion drives performance

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:26:22 +0200

‘Inclusion is not a policy. It is a culture. And culture is built by all of us’, said Olaf Sleijpen at a meeting of central banks as part of the International Day Against Homo/Bi/Inter/Transfobia (IDAHOBIT). He talked about why diversity and inclusion makes organizations stronger, and what every employee can do to create a better workplace.

InvestNL: Zonder nieuw financieringsmodel blijft regeneratieve landbouw niche

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:57:15 +0200

Het huidige intensieve landbouwsysteem heeft Nederland veel gebracht, maar de slechte bodemkwaliteit, gebrek aan biodiversiteit en dalende waterkwaliteit laten zien dat het systeem niet langer houdbaar is.

Bain & Company: Kernenergie maakt comeback, uitvoering blijft grootste risico

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:23:23 +0200

Kernenergie is terug. De snel stijgende vraag naar elektriciteit door AI-datacenters, reshoring en elektrificatie botst met de noodzaak van netbetrouwbaarheid en verplichtingen tot CO₂-reductie.

SSIM: Duurzame ETF’s trekken miljarden aan

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:31:48 +0200

Duurzame ETF's waren in april de grootste ontvanger van instroom binnen de verschillende ETF-strategietypes. Sustainable Investing (SI) ETF’s trokken in totaal $5,9 miljard aan, waarmee de totale instroom dit jaar opliep tot $30 miljard en de instroom over de afgelopen twaalf maanden uitkwam op $88,3 miljard.

MFS: Navigating ESG risk and uncertainty in EMD

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:04:06 +0200

Understanding how material ESG factors influence credit risk is a key aspect of navigating uncertainty and opportunity in emerging market debt investing.

By Pelumi Olawale, Katrina Uzun and Aimee Kaye

Finance Ideas: Geen ESG-backlash bij Nederlandse pensioenfondsen

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:36:50 +0200

Finance Ideas publiceert de resultaten van een grootschalig onderzoek naar de effectiviteit van duurzaam beleggen door Nederlandse pensioenfondsen. Het onderzoek combineert diepte-interviews met 31 pensioenfondsen, gesprekken met experts van tien internationale vermogensbeheerders en een uitgebreide literatuurstudie.

KPMG: CSRD moet strategisch inzicht bieden, geen afvinkoefening zijn

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:09:54 +0200

Na twee jaar CSRD‑rapportage door grote beursgenoteerde ondernemingen ziet KPMG dat de basis voor betrouwbare en transparante duurzaamheidsinformatie is gelegd. Tegelijkertijd waarschuwt KPMG in haar nieuwe Klimaatbrief dat duurzaamheidsrapportage niet moet blijven steken in compliance. De brief is gedeeld met klanten en andere relevante stakeholders.

Fidelity: AI-investeringen stuwen vertrouwen, maar vergroten ongelijkheid

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:18:10 +0200

Fidelity International publiceert de resultaten van zijn jaarlijkse Analyst Survey, gebaseerd op inzichten van meer dan 120 aandelen- en obligatieanalisten en circa 20.000 gesprekken met bedrijfsmanagement wereldwijd.

Young Professionals: Herman Henken (Providence Capital)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:04:40 +0200

_{This special was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

The world in which investors operate has become more complex and unpredictable in a short space of time. Geopolitical tensions, technological developments and structural transitions are increasingly shaping the agenda. Financial Investigator asked young professional Herman Henken, Associate Investment Manager at Providence Capital, how he experiences these developments in his day-to-day work. He wrote this piece in a personal capacity.

By Daan Nijssen

BLI: Improving corporate governance in Asia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200

By Guy Wagner, Chief Investment Officer of Banque de Luxembourg Investments (BLI)

Asia is undergoing a profound transformation in the way corporations are governed. Historically, Asian markets were shaped by control-driven capitalism, where founding families, conglomerates, financial affiliates, or state entities exercised dominant influence over corporate decision-making. Today, several markets are moving - at different speeds and in different ways - toward a more shareholder-aware model. This is a structural, multi-year evolution that remains in its early stages.

Young Professionals: Paul van Kempen (MN)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:03:58 +0200

_{This special was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

The world in which investors operate has become more complex and unpredictable in a short period of time. Geopolitical tensions, technological developments and structural transitions are increasingly setting the agenda. Financial Investigator asked young professional Paul van Kempen, Real Estate Portfolio Manager at MN, how he experiences these developments in his daily work.

By Daan Nijssen

Han Dieperink: The SFDR is dead, long live the SFDR!

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:01:57 +0200

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

The European Commission is working on a successor to the SFDR. In doing so, Brussels implicitly acknowledges that the current sustainability rules for investors are not working.

By Han Dieperink, written in a personal capacity

Allianz Trade: Inhaalrace vrouwen op inkomensladder valt stil

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:35:21 +0100

Jonge Nederlandse vrouwen die in 2015 zijn geboren, krijgen over hun hele leven bijna een miljoen euro minder inkomen dan hun mannelijke leeftijdsgenoten.

AllianzGI: Kritischer blik op beloning in Nederland en aanscherping stembeleid

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:59:51 +0100

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) heeft vorig jaar bij 71% van alle bijgewoonde aandeelhoudersvergaderingen tegen ten minste één agendapunt gestemd of zich van stemming onthouden. In Nederland was er in 2025 een duidelijke toename van het aantal tegenstemmen bij beloningsgerelateerde voorstellen. AllianzGI gaat daarnaast in 2026 het stembeleid wereldwijd aanscherpen, zo maakte de vermogensbeheerder vandaag bekend.

Sweder van Wijnbergen: Pension funds' climate policy conflicts with the Tinbergen rule

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:13:26 +0100

_{This interview was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

The pension sector is facing one of the biggest systemic changes in its history. Financial Investigator asked Sweder van Wijnbergen, economist, top advisor, and long-time critic of both regulators and politicians, what the challenges of the new system are and what he thinks of the preference of many pension funds for sustainability and passive investing.

By Harry Geels

Schroders: Sterk herstel eurozone, maar hogere rente ligt op de loer

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:07:21 +0100

De economische opleving in de eurozone krijgt in 2026 en 2027 meer draagvlak. De groei die Schroders verwacht, ligt behoorlijk boven de marktconsensus. Met name monetair en begrotingsbeleid dat de binnenlandse vraag aanjaagt, steunen de groei.

Guido Veul (AF Advisors): Fewer options for PAB investors

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:07:42 +0100

_{This column was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

By Guido Veul, Director, AF Advisors

Paris-aligned investing has matured rapidly. With the introduction of European regulations for Paris Aligned Benchmarks (PAB) in 2019, investors were given a clear standard for climate-focused index investing for the first time. The first investment products based on these new benchmarks quickly followed.

AI and the future of sustainability data (roundtable ‘10 years of SDGs’ part 3)

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:33:49 +0100

_{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

The third part of the roundtable report '10 years of SDGs' focuses on the question of how investors deal with imperfect data, measurability and bias. How do you combine figures with professional judgement, utilise AI and open data, and maintain the integrity of the holistic SDG model in a changing political context?

By Daphne Frik

Choices, focus and real impact (roundtable discussion ‘10 years of SDGs’ part 2)

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:33:50 +0100

_{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

In the second part of the roundtable report '10 years of SDGs', the focus shifts from framework to practice. How do you make conscious choices between SDGs, where is the greatest impact – public or private – and what role does data from the real economy play in steering transition and additionality?

By Daphne Frik

Aneli Capital: Women founders face struggles

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:04:52 +0100

Women remain underrepresented at all levels of the corporate ladder, particularly in senior leadership, where they hold just 29% of C-suite roles, according to McKinsey’s report. The report also highlights that women in entry-level positions are less likely than men to be encouraged to use AI, which may contribute to a gap in real-world usage.

SDGs as a compass for investors (roundtable ‘10 years of SDGs’ part 1)

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:35:46 +0100

_{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

The first part of the roundtable report '10 years of SDGs' focuses on the question of how the Sustainable Development Goals have influenced investors' thinking and actions. What have the SDGs achieved as a framework for sustainable investment and how do they support the balance between impact, risk and return?

By Daphne Frik

DNB: Pensioensector zet stappen richting verankering duurzaamheidsrisico's

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:07:44 +0100

Pensioenfondsen erkennen klimaatverandering als materieel financieel risico voor hun beleggingsbeleid. Wel zijn er nog duidelijke verschillen in de kwaliteit van de analyses die zijn ingediend bij De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).

ESG Support: Wat zijn de eerste reacties op de herziene ESRS?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:18:29 +0100

Door: Bas Knol, founder ESG Support

Op 3 december 2025 heeft EFRAG advies over versimpelde European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) aan de Europese Commissie uitgebracht. De eerste reacties op de herziene ESRS laten een verdeeld beeld zien, met zowel positieve geluiden over de lastenverlichting als kritiek op mogelijke informatieverlies voor beleggers en een grotere kans op greenwashing.

Returns and impact of sustainability-labeled bonds (Roundtable 'Green, Blue & Orange Bonds' – part 2)

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:02:21 +0100

^{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

How can we stimulate sustainable financing in emerging markets without undermining the credibility of green standards? In part 2 of the roundtable discussion, experts discuss the balance between strict guidelines and regional flexibility, the role of blended finance, and the emergence of blue and orange bonds.

By Manno van den Berg