Pictet launches private assets ‘Eltif’ with environmental focus
Focus on greenhouse gas reduction, sustainable consumer, pollution control, circular economy and enabling technology
ESG
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Venture capital picks up steam again after two quiet years
The most-funded start-up areas in Europe over Q1 2024 were energy, health and fintech
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Morningstar notes ‘unstoppable rise’ of passive climate funds
The report notes passives’ popularity and flows into fixed income and transition strategies
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EIF commits €40m to new agri-business fund
Supporting SMEs and small mid-caps in the agricultural and food sectors
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€2.5tn energy-infrastructure investment needed to hit EU climate goals – ERT
Complex regulations identified as one of the main barriers hindering private capital access
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ESG-oriented AUM to increase by half by 2027 – PwC Luxembourg
Though ‘increased regulatory scrutiny’ has led to decline in Article 9 funds
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Will European investors help power up global ‘cleantech’ sector?
‘This transformation will only happen if it makes economic sense and is just.’
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WWF, ShareAction and E3G outline six objectives to support sustainable European investment
‘The funding needs are significant, but far from insurmountable’
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China refocuses EV investment towards Europe
Regulation and political developments among factors leading to a change in strategy
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PRI calls on EU to enhance responsible investment policies with six priorities
The organisation’s 2030 EU Policy Roadmap outlines six policy priorities for the EU Commission, writes Michael Nelson
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Capital Group launches multi-thematic Article 8 funds
Capital Group has launched a set of multi-thematic sustainable funds that are available for investors in Europe, writes Christian Mayes. The Capital Group Sustainable Global Opportunities fund (LUX) will invest in global equities, while the Capital Group Sustainable Global Corporate Bond fund (LUX) will target fixed income exposure. The launch also includes a multi-asset offering…
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Quarter of Article 8 funds at risk of greenwashing – MainStreet Partners
A quarter of all Article 8 funds could be accused of greenwashing based on their sustainability framework and practices, according to MainStreet Partners, writes Christian Mayes The 24% of funds classified as a greenwashing risk by the 2024 ESG Barometer report marks a four percentage point increase from the 20% flagged at the end of…