Roger Aitken

A freelance financial journalist based in London and a former Financial Times staff writer covering stock exchanges, transaction services and trading technology, Roger Aitken has written for a number of B2B and B2C titles such as City A.M., Investors Chronicle, FTfm and Financial News as well as newspapers like The Guardian, The Independent and with Forbes as a contributor.

Stories from Roger Aitken

Worldwide, 40% of Asset Managers ‘Still Not Engaging’ on Climate Change

The financial sector overall has been taking climate change seriously in recent years, but for many asset managers, the response to these risks is crickets.

September 25, 2020

FTSE Russell Launches Data Model to Measure the Global Green Economy

FTSE Russell launched a tool that measures the “green revenues” of over 16,000 firms comprising 98.5 percent of the global market value of listed companies.

September 17, 2020

NGO Calls Leading European Bank’s Coal Phase-Out Policy a ‘Sham’

Critics of one of Europe's largest banks say its newly rolled out coal phase-out strategy could still lead to more investments in fossil fuels.

Across the Pond, the London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark Gains Traction

The London Stock Exchange's sustainability certification program, the Green Economy Mark, offers proof that sustainable investing isn't going anywhere.

UPS Ramps Up Carbon Neutral Shipment Offsets

UPS has announced that it is marking World Environment Day by matching carbon offsets of all parcels shipped via its carbon neutral program during June.

Women Have Always Been ‘IT Geeks,’ Yet FinTech Still Lags on Diversity

Women have always been "IT Geeks," but the global fintech sector is still one largely dominated by men - though plenty of women are trying to change that.

Climate Change: Should Central Banks Join The Battle?

Central banks now find themselves debating the ramifications of taking on bold climate action policies, but can they be effective?

January 31, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

What Are Europe’s Top Companies in ESG Communications?

Nestlé and Unilever are among the European firms rated “gold class” in both environmental, social and governance (ESG) communications and progress among Europe’s 50 top listed companies.

January 13, 2020