Fund buyers get more discerning with ESG picks
Strategies rated by Morningstar as ‘high’ for sustainability see higher inflows
Analysis
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Is the coronavirus a buying opportunity?
Historical data suggests that epidemics do not impact markets long-term
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Geopolitics to shake Asia bond market
Direction of US-China relations will drive volatility
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How can private equity funds deliver resilience?
Small and mid-caps outperform due to lower correlation to public markets
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Central banks could fast track the low-carbon transition
But will they step in to safeguard the system from climate risks?
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Is the eurozone really heading into recession?
Fiscal policy flexibility is one of the bright spots, along with improvement in former crisis countries
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‘Worst examples of greenwashing are in green bonds’
About 15% of green bonds analysed by Insight Investment fail minimum ESG criteria, warns analyst Joshua Kendall
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Are new EU climate benchmarks fit for purpose?
Hopes are high that EU guidelines on how firms report climate information will help eradicate greenwashing
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How can fund selectors avoid illiquidity trap?
A series of fund blow-ups related to illiquid assets this year have left investors wondering how to shield portfolios
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Don’t despair on German economy yet, says consultancy
Attention turns to German consumer amid manufacturing woes but numbers may be noise says Pantheon Economics
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You’re a Factor Investor. Here’s What That Means
Factors are powerful tools used to create more efficient portfolios. Here, Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., explains the basics of factors and why they matter.
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Green bond market fights to save its reputation
Do the rules applying to issuers need tightening and should investors be concerned about greenwashing?