Sustainability

Sustainable and transition content for responsible investors

What Middle East Conflict Could Mean for the Global Economy
  • 11 Mar 2026

The size and duration of the oil-price shock are key variables in determining the ultimate impact.  The war in Iran is the latest in a long series of shocks with the potential to disrupt economies...

How Does War Impact Equity Markets?
  • 11 Mar 2026

Equity markets have been volatile since the Iran war began. History suggests the effects may ease.

The future of UK pension scheme trusteeship: Five priorities for effective, proportionate governance
  • 11 Mar 2026

Drawing on WTW’s response to the DWP consultation, we highlight five priorities to address growing pressures on UK pension scheme trusteeship and governance, supporting stronger member outcomes.

How America uses hardship withdrawals
  • 11 Mar 2026

Hardship withdrawals are rising. New research explores why participants tap retirement savings and how plan design and emergency savings can reduce long‑term impact.

ISA Briefing: Muddled green
  • 10 Mar 2026

An examination of why most portfolio-level energy and carbon metrics are misleading.

The drive to give support in our communities
  • 10 Mar 2026

UBP employees across Asia have been making a meaningful impact in their communities through various volunteering initiatives, showcasing the power of compassion and connection. From Singapore to Ho...

Iran war update
  • 10 Mar 2026

Tony Whincup, Head of Investment Specialists, shares on update on the ongoing war in Iran and how it could impact you.

AI Brings a Visual Dimension to Enhancing Portfolio Diversification
  • 10 Mar 2026

What You Need to Know This research paper from the Journal of Portfolio Management introduces the use of graph neural networks—an AI technique—to visually represent the relationships and return pat...

Why Private Credit Hasn’t Lost its Shine
  • 10 Mar 2026

This is a cyclical normalization of credit conditions, not a crisis. Private credit is a key pillar of global capital formation, but it’s less transparent than public-market equivalents. Its rap...