Mapfre invests €35m in blockchain-supported green bond
Green bond issued by Spanish bank BBVA is first to use blockchain technology to negotiate terms and conditions
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Gold targeted in the rush to diversify
The unwinding of QE puts a shine on gold for those worried about future purchasing power issues
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French managers sweep climate-friendly equity fund awards
Investment funds from BNP Paribas, La Banque Postale and Mirova among top 10 awarded by Climetrics
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How can asset managers really make a positive impact?
Active engagement is at the heart of creating a positive change for the world, NNIP argues
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Experts upbeat on green bond market
Two separate reports are predicting that 2019 will be a huge year for green bond issuance
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Are you investing in controversial weapons?
Investors using mainstream indices are likely to be funding controversial weapons firms
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Firms use artificial intelligence for ESG index
Machine learning and artificial intelligence will play part in the new indices from Germany’s Solactive and Truvalue Labs
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Can liquid equity investments make an impact?
Not everyone can accept long lockup periods in private markets but it is possible to find impact through liquids
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Do portfolio managers resent having ESG imposed?
Portfolio managers must now justify why they are taking a risk by not incorporating ESG, according to Allianz
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KBI excludes fossil fuels in new strategies
Irish investment group said it was responding to growing investor demand for fossil-fuel-free strategies
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Nordea expands ESG bond range
There has been more recognition among EM investors that ESG issues can present material credit risk, group said.
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Amundi subsidiary launches climate fund
CPR AM is teaming up with non-profit CDP to launch a thematic equity fund dedicated to fight against global warming