World’s Largest Asset Owners Pledge to Halve Emissions in Portfolios by 2030 January 25, 2022 By Simon Jessop A group of the world’s largest asset owners managing $10.4 trillion said on Tuesday they would step up their response...
Aviva Broadens Sustainable Investments to Include Biodiversity, Human Rights January 24, 2022 By Huw Jones and Simon Jessop Leading British asset manager Aviva Investors plans to push boards for greater action on biodiversity and human rights so that...
Financial Services Groups Urge G20 Leaders to Set ‘Clear, Credible, Ambitious’ Climate Goals October 12, 2021 By Simon Jessop Financial services groups responsible for more than $90 trillion in assets on Monday called for the leaders of the world’s...
UK Insurer Aviva Completes Sale of French Business to Aéma for £2.8 Billion October 1, 2021 UK insurer Aviva plc announced the completion of the sale of its French business to Aéma Groupe for £2.8 billion...
Allianz Finalizes €330 Million Acquisition of Aviva Italia October 1, 2021 Allianz S.p.A., the Italian holding company of the Allianz Group, announced it has finalized the acquisition of Aviva Italia S.p.A.,...
People Moves: Insurer Aviva Names Montague, Cummings to Exec Committee; Wood to Launch Captive Operation for Price Forbes Bermuda; Wagstaff Is CEO of LMG September 24, 2021 This edition of International People Moves details appointments at UK insurer Aviva, broker Price Forbes Bermuda and the London Market...
Aviva to Return at Least $5.6 Billion to Investors Following Non-Core Asset Sales August 12, 2021 By Benjamin Robertson Aviva Plc plans to return at least 4 billion pounds ($5.6 billion) to investors using proceeds from the recent sale...
UK’s Aviva Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Homes, Businesses from Climate Change July 21, 2021 British insurer Aviva called on Wednesday for urgent action from policymakers, developers and insurers to protect homes and businesses from...
Number of Women on Boards of UK’s Top Financial Firms Rises to 32%: Report July 19, 2021 By Simon Jessop The proportion of women on the board at 200 of Britain’s top financial firms has risen to nearly a third...
UK Government’s Safety Plan for High-Rise Buildings Could Push Away Investors: Aviva July 14, 2021 By Olivia Konotey-Ahulu Aviva Plc, the UK insurer and asset manager, warned the government that new safety proposals for high-rise apartment blocks could...