New emerging market ESG indices
Bloomberg and MSCI have collaborated to launch 10 ESG fixed income indices.
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Low-carbon transition impact on passive funds
The shift towards a low-carbon economy will be faster than many investors expect.
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JPMAM expands sustainable investing offerings in Asia
The firm launches a sustainable liquid alternatives product in Thailand and gets approval for retail distribution of its emerging markets sustainable equity fund in Hong Kong.
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Biodiversity tool shows impact on portfolios
UN-backed ENCORE biodiversity module allows investors to experiment with different scenarios.
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Vanguard adds second fund to ESG ETF range
Vanguard ESG Global Corporate Bond Ucits ETF is the first fixed income product in $7.5trn asset manager’s green stable.
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HSBC partners with WWF/WRI to fund climate start-ups
The Climate Solutions Partnership will focus on start-ups addressing biodiversity and transitioning energy growth to renewables in Asia.
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GoldenSource tool to unearth greenwashers through portfolio analysis
Allows users to carry out portfolio screening, comparison and quality checks.
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ASI to shut impact fund
Was revealed to have invested in Boohoo last year.
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Neuberger Berman raises $280m for PE impact strategy
The fund’s investment themes include improving health outcomes, addressing climate change and improving sustainable growth and employment.
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Singapore investment association rolls out ESG e-learning module
The module dives deep into the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management for Asset Managers.
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More firms prepare ESG fund launches in Hong Kong
The funds also comply with SFC’s disclosure requirements for ESG or green products.
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Citi includes ESG scores in fund platform
It will allow the bank’s asset manager clients to analyse the sustainability exposure of their holdings.