How ESG factors can get messy
Risk management software provider Axioma asks why it is so hard to incorporate ESG factors into investments
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Natixis spin off to focus on AI, robotics and water
Thematics Asset Management will seek long-term investments in global equities with emphasis on integrating ESG
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European policymaker outlines plans for higher sustainability standards
The European Commission’s Technical Expert Group will publish recommendations in June for tougher sustainability measures
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NN Investment Partners and Irish Life confirm partnership
The deal sees the firms jointly managing a new range of sustainable enhanced equity index strategies
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Schroders: ratings agencies reward greenwashing
Sustainable ratings don’t reward genuine sustainability commitments as they’re backwards looking, says ESG expert
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Large asset managers evading ESG responsibilities
Sustainable funds from big groups can have proxy votes that conflict with ESG mandates, according to Morningstar
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Is ESG making your portfolio too risky?
New research suggests that embracing sustainable investment approaches can dramatically affect risk budgeting
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How should investors rev up for the electric car revolution?
As costs come down there could be 40 million electric vehicles on the roads by 2030, according to RobecoSAM
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How to avoid governance risk in Chinese companies?
Nepotism, conflicts of interest and transparency over management pay remain problems but governance is improving
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Nordea Asset Management unveils gender diversity fund
Fund aims to capitalise on research suggesting higher equity market returns are achieved by gender diverse companies
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Impax wins mandate with BNP Paribas client
UK-based sustainable asset manager will provide investment management services to Luxembourg-based client
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Can bond fund managers have influence over ESG?
Once companies have raised capital they may not be engaged with bond holders for many years