ESG frenzy: sustainable fund launches surge in H1
Research conducted by Morningstar shows over 150 ESG funds entered the European market in first half of 2019
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Nordea and Blackrock exploit record €36.9bn in sustainable flows
Morningstar calls for standardised approach to sustainability in prospectuses and Kiids
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H2O buoyed as Morningstar reinstates rating on troubled fund
H2O Allegro has continuously exceeded its prospectus target volatility range, according to research group
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Looming equity slump to boost absolute return, selectors say
Almost one-third of continental European fund selectors plan to increase their absolute return allocation
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European ETFs to reach €2trn AUM by 2024
One-fifth of Europe’s fund selectors keen to allocate to index funds over the next year, data shows
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Fund returns hit by gender diversity failure
Only 14% of European equity funds have at least one female fund manager, according to data
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High rise in sentiment for property funds
Pan-European selectors are increasing allocation to real estate funds in the face of weak bond yields
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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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Developed govvies’ popularity turns around
Last year’s market turmoil has selectors returning in droves to the once-vilified developed govvies
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Absolute return sell-off shows no signs of letting up
The asset class in Europe saw outflows of €32.5bn during the five months to January after disappointing results
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Brazilian equity fund tops returns in ESG world
Emerging market equity funds winners when it comes to three-year performance and sustainability
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Convertible bond sentiment reaches low
The asset class can give protection but selectors argue that finding the right manager is difficult