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We are honored to have received the INFINZ Best Paper in Sustainable Investing Award at the 5th CEFGroup Sustainable Finance and Reporting Symposium. The event, hosted by the Climate and Energy Finance Group (CEFGroup) of the University of Otago, New Zealand, took place on November 28-29, 2024, in Queenstown. Since more than two years Christoph Merkle (Aarhus University, Danish Finance Institute (DFI)), Stefan Zeisberger (Finance Group Radboud University, Universität Zürich | University of Zurich) and I (Technische Universität Dresden) are working on a new paper, titled “#Nudging #Investors towards #Sustainability: A Field Experiment with a #Robo-#Advisor”, which investigates sustainability preferences of investors. https://lnkd.in/dMXcSitz 👉 By conducting a field experiment with robo-advisor clients, we find that investors are more likely to choose sustainable over conventional investments if the sustainable investment option is set as the default. 👉 While only 23% opt for the sustainable option given the conventional investment is set as the default, 36% choose the sustainable investment option if it is set as the default. That is a 13pp or 56% increase! 🚀 👉 Conventional investors typically expected superior performance from conventional investments, while sustainable investors were optimistic about the outperformance of their sustainable investments. 👉 The results of the study suggest that, while sustainability preferences play a role, default options and the anticipated risk-adjusted returns primarily drive investment choices. 👉 Investors are not necessarily willing to sacrifice substantial financial gains for sustainability in a real-world setting. If you are interested in the results, we plan to publish the working paper this December on SSRN. The best-paper award is sponsored by INFINZ. cc: Christoph Siemroth Gregor Dorfleitner Thomas Walther 🟥 Sebastian Utz Luc Renneboog Florian Heeb Florian Berg Sebastian Thielmann Marcel Krause Patrick Paech Stefanie Suhr Dr. Sebastian Gehricke Helen Roberts Marten Laudi

Interesting read from work done by IRDG Innovation Network and KPMG. Ireland is a well funded country to do R&D in, so gap getween that and industry's experience of funding, and admin being a barrier requires attention. RTE news : Lack of funding the main barrier to innovation by firms https://lnkd.in/e7UmH5Me

Growing regulation linked to green transition a major challenge for businesses, hears a conference organised by the German-Slovene Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Slowenien) at the IEDC - Bled School of Management. #industry #business #greentransition #thesloveniatimes

🚀 Dive into the future of mobility finance with our upcoming webinar hosted by EUTECH Chamber and Mobility Alliance! 🌐 📅 Date: May 21st, 2024 🕒 Time: 09:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CEST 🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dRrJfCjM) Get ready to explore cutting-edge strategies and gain invaluable expertise in multi-asset funding's impact on emerging mobility markets globally! 🌍✨ 🔍 Our discussion will cover: 1️⃣ Differentiating Multi-Asset Funding: Unravel the unique advantages it brings over conventional approaches. 2️⃣ Challenges and Risks: Addressing hurdles and risks in implementing multi-asset funding in dynamic mobility sectors. 3️⃣ Future Trends and Possibilities: Discover the trajectory of multi-asset funding in the evolving mobility landscape. 🎙️ Featuring an expert panel including: 🔹 Monica Nguyen - Customer Success Manager at ONE | Advisor & Board Member at EUTECH Chamber 🔹 John Tidmarsh - Founder of VAI Captial | Advisor & Board Member at EUTECH Chamber 🔹 Frederik Simon Pierre Tchoungui - Manager Cash and Financial Trade and Investment | Jurist | Founder CEO I-Konnect Learners Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in the mobility finance ecosystem! Reserve your spot now! 💡 #MobilityFinance #EmergingMarkets #Webinar #FutureTrends

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 Swiss Sustainable Finance 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 A few brief insights from glancing over the new study: - Sustainability-related volumes have stabilised after last year’s decline and increased by 3%, last year's decline was -19% due to market developments. - Sustainability-related volumes amount to CHF 1660 billion - The investments defined in the AMAS self-regulation increased from 86% to 90% - The results based on Eurosif’s methodology demonstrate a surprisingly high share of Impact-­Generating investments (24% of all sustainability-related ­volumes). - This can mainly be explained by an increasing number of market players reporting effective engagement strategies as a mechanism for investor impact. - The exclusion-based category from the Eurosif methodology was dropped. Overall, we can say that the 'ongoing discussions about what deserves the term “sustainable investment”' has an impact how market players classify and report their sustainable investment strategies. Perhaps the Proposal by the Federal Department of Finance on combating green-washing in the financial market and redefining what the term “sustainable investment” or a self-regulation proposal by the financial industry will provide more clarity. Here is the link to the SSF Market Study 2024: https://lnkd.in/e-VxrbZK #SustainableFinance #SustainableInvestments #Sustainability

[🔎 🌐 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽: 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲] 🌿 September Marks a Turning Point! 🌿 A fresh wind of change is blowing through our Sustainable Finance Working Group, and exciting developments are on the horizon. Stay tuned—our #LuxCMA members will know more soon! 🌱🔄 📈 At the forefront of capital markets' priorities, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 is driven by evolving regulations and growing societal expectations. Our working group, co-chaired by Cathrine Foldberg Møller and Vanessa Müller, is focused on identifying opportunities and elevating this crucial topic from a capital markets perspective, fostering growth and development in #Luxembourg and beyond. 💡 It is vital for our members to actively engage in regulatory consultations and share insights on best practices, challenges, and practical solutions. 🎧 Just before the summer break, the group launched a podcast on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). While we prepare to unveil what's next, stay connected and keep up with our latest discussions and insights by subscribing here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecgfftfw 🤝 Are you a #LuxCMA member interested in joining this working group, sponsored by Nicki Kayser and Cathrine Foldberg Møller? Reach out to us at 📧 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤@𝙡𝙪𝙭𝙘𝙢𝙖.𝙡𝙪. 🌍 Stay tuned and be part of this dynamic wave shaping the future of sustainable finance! Until then, keep thinking green! 🌿 #LuxCMA #LuxCMAmembers #workinggroups #capitalmarkets #luxembourg #sustainablefinance

The Innovate UK Catapult Network is pleased to see the Government’s introduction of a pro-business Industrial Strategy Green Paper ⚙️🧬💻 Guy Newey, Chair of the Innovate UK Catapult Network and CEO of Energy Systems Catapult shares his thoughts... "We welcome the UK Government's new Industrial Strategy Green Paper. A clear and focused strategy will underline the UK’s position as a global leader in innovation. The Innovate UK Catapult Network is committed to playing its part in realising this vision. "We work with many of the most exciting, ground-breaking businesses across the nation and this strategy demonstrates an unequivocal commitment to fostering innovation and driving economic growth in key sectors. This aligns with our mission to push the boundaries of innovative and technological advancements for a better economy, society and planet. "Catapults look forward to collaborating with Innovate UK and DSIT to ensure this Industrial Strategy unlocks the UK's potential for economic growth and global competitiveness through science, innovation and technology." Department for Business and Trade #IndustrialStrategy #Industry #UK

EFPIA supports the Council Conclusions' call for a future-proof #IndustrialPolicy strategy to be an integral part of the Commission’s agenda in the next mandate. In recent years, other regions of the world have become more #competitive and attractive for innovators. The medicine investment gap between the US and the EU has increased by 1000% over the past 20 years. To close the gap, we need to create conditions that foster and drive research and development in the EU. A European industrial policy strategy with #health and #LifeSciences at its heart is a key step towards a healthier, more competitive, and resilient Europe: https://lnkd.in/g_TGW6gy #WeWontRest

42% of businesses reported barriers to innovation | ABS Survey Innovation in Australian Business ABS has relesed statistics presenting key innovation data for Australian businesses, as collected from the 2022-23 Business Characteristics Survey (BCS). Key statistics In the two-year period ended 30 June 2023, under half of all businesses (46%) reported being innovation-active. Approximately one third of innovating businesses reported obtaining environmental benefits as a result of the introduction of new or significantly improved goods and/or services (33%) or processes (32%). Of the innovation-active businesses, 33% collaborated and/or had a fee-for-service arrangement for innovation. Innovation Activity An innovation-active business is one that introduced any type of innovation (i.e., new good, service or process), and/or had innovation which was still in development (as of 30 June 2023) or abandoned during the reference period (i.e., the two years ended 30 June 2023). An innovating business is one that introduced any type of innovation (i.e., any new good, service and/or process) during the reference period (i.e., the two years ended 30 June 2023).... https://bit.ly/3S1DJmd #Australia #Business #Innovation Via abs.gov.au

In the wake of the UK’s new The Labour Party government and recent policy announcements, it's more crucial than ever to drive forward an agenda that unleashes Britain’s potential as a leading innovation economy.   📄 Ayming’s Manifesto for Innovation is our comprehensive call to action for the Labour government, outlining key strategies to foster a robust innovation ecosystem in the UK.   Our recommendations include: 📊 A New Innovation Strategy 💡 Reaffirm Commitment to R&D Tax Relief 🌐 Strengthen Skills & Capabilities 🏛️ Expand Investor Partnerships Scheme   Stay ahead in the global innovation race. Download our whitepaper today to learn how these strategies can transform the UK into an innovation powerhouse.   👉 Download the whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/e5akHhkv