LGIM: ESG integration stands at a crossroads
ESG has become an industry obsession, yet the impact on flows has been limited. LGIM’s Simon Hynes explains why
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MSCI launches climate indices
The range is designed for investors looking to benefit from the transition to a low carbon economy
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Mapfre AM unveils disabled-worker inclusion fund
Spanish group’s fund will invest primarily in companies which are leaders in employing people with disabilities
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European Commission publishes sustainable finance reports
The publications include three reports and the first stage of the EU’s long-awaited sustainable taxonomy
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Candriam unveils carbon neutral Climate Action fund
Fund will invest in companies in energy efficiency, renewable energy, recycling, waste and water management
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New BNP Paribas ETF focuses on sustainability
Exchange Traded Fund issued by BNP Paribas Easy is tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt
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Top Nordic ESG fund not available in Denmark
Ahead of World Environment Day, we look at which Nordic ESG-focused funds top the performance charts
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US lags Europe on regulation of ESG investing
Morningstar report shows stark differences in sustainability beliefs and ESG regulation in the US, compared to Europe
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Norway’s largest pension fund divests from alcohol and gambling
KLP has sold out of 42 alcohol and 55 gambling firms and will also shun investments in pornography
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Gender-focused funds on rise but data scarce
It remains difficult to find gender data related to profit and loss at a company, according to AXA IM
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Exclusion funds are not sustainable, says Robeco
Dutch fund group’s ESG head says that asset managers must think more strategically about sustainable investment
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Watching links between ESG and financials
A sharp ESG profile should be coupled with clear financial performance, according to NN Investment Partners